stuartyj21 gsi rebuild

[stuartyj21]

my local vauxhall dealer done them for me ryan.
the style of writing is called metro.

im sure anywhere that does plates could do them in that style:thumb:

[novacabrio]

Love it, it looks excellent, reminds me of my old GSI

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/104_6741.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Looks minted Stuart mate - A wee red or chrome bumper strip would finish it off along with the Speedy's :)

[Lee H]

Looks minted Stuart mate - A wee red or chrome bumper strip would finish it off along with the Speedy's :)

Red, make it look factory.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/001-4.jpg

[stuartyj21]

thanks for all the positive comments lads:thumb:

the chrome bumper strip or red thats a hard decision, personally i like the red factory look:D

all comments welcome chrome or red please leave your comments:thumb:

[Leeboo]

The Nova looks great in those recent pictures, a real credit to you. Some standard size mudflaps though?

novacabrio's GSi looks great with the chrome strip, however I think yours will suit the red strip better as it has less modifications.

Keep her lit lol

[Stead007]

What a great thread and the car is absolutely stunning... :-)

I agree with LeeBoo regarding the red strip... Finish it off nicely!

[stuartyj21]

thanks leeboo and stead007

yeh i think i will go for the red strip since its factory finish outside:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

hi everyone my speedlines arrived this afternoon:D

couldnt fit them because the garage is abit full at the moment hopefully get them fitted tomorrow:thumb:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6090.jpg

[Dave.]

how much were they if you dont mind me asking?

[vaughanmc]

Aye some red bumper tape, Mk4 Astra mudflaps and the Speedy's

What a combo :)

[stuartyj21]

hi xXxnovaxXx i got them for ?700 all-in:thumb:

i went to a local dealer and he had 2 set but they where already sold and he said his supplyer wouldnt have any more in for ages, so i ebayed them:D

[Jeff16v]

Looking good mate:thumb: , always wanted a diamond black gsi.

hence http://www.pngclub.com/forum/viewfeaturecar.php?ref=3451

[stuartyj21]

thanks gef

i will get some pics of the with the speedlines on over the weekend:thumb:

[s14a]

still **** man lol

ah no shes exactly what id like in my shed ya jammy git lol

[stuartyj21]

thanks s14a

and yes i am a jammie gitlol

[stuartyj21]

hi guys finally got my speedlines on well happy, sorry about the pic quality will get some better 1s sometime:D

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6098.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6096.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6097.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

they do look good on black novas

[stuartyj21]

thanks chris

will have to trim the driverside rear cos its buffing a git:thumb:

[7ova]

looks well mate :)

[stuartyj21]

thanks 7ova its nearly all finished for a while:D

[areofall]

Hi,
Did i see this car off the Boucher rd, on Monday, You've done a great job, though i liked the 3 spokes on it, it rare to see a total factory job now. What does the exhaust sound like?

[stuartyj21]

no mate it wasnt me, the exhaust sounds awsome.

thanks for the comments:thumb:

[areofall]

what the tyres you have on the original wheels, looking to refurb my 3 spokes but can't make me mind up what tyres to use?

[stuartyj21]

i went for michelins because thats what they had from factory:thumb:

[RYAN16V]

Hi Mate

car looks awesome!!! still cant find anywhere that does those plates?

need to get some?

regards

Ryan

[stuartyj21]

hi ryan any normal number plate place should do them. just ask for metro plates:thumb:

[areofall]

Got a phone call last night, my brother in law was up at the port, he said "you should see this GSI I looking at it's class" think it was you, he was well impressed!

[stuartyj21]

thanks mate

yeh that meet was a few weeks back, turned out a good day:cool:

[RYAN16V]

Hi Mate if i Pay Via Paypal would you be able to sort me some plates as cant find them anywhere?

regards

Ryan

[stuartyj21]

yes ryan no problem just pm me your details:thumb:

[RYAN16V]

hi mate

i aint got a chequebook does anyone nowadays? lol

has any of your mates got paypal?

regards

Ryan

[stuartyj21]

sorry ryan nobody i know has paypal:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

hello people i finally got a good enough day to take the car out with the new speedlines on, still havent got the red bumper strip yet but hopefully this week:thumb:

tell me what you all think:)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6129.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6128.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6127.jpg

[krobinson]

Looking good mate :D

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith

hows things going with your amazing project, have you got the block sorted yet?:thumb:

[krobinson]

Block is away being bored/honed as we speak, and should be back together soon, thats when the real fun starts for the second time lol.

Will take you a run in it when its all together.

[stuartyj21]

thats great news keith

i take it you have nearly everything else finished on the project, just waiting on the block returning home and elet the engine building begin with no nasty surprises this time, fingers cross:thumb:

[7ova]

what about a silver bumper stripe, instead of red?

nova look's great mate :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

thanks 7ova

i had a silver 1 on it but it didnt stand out that much plus i want to try and keep it as factory looking as possible:thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Perfect on the speedlines bud. Definetly go with the red bumper stripe!

[stuartyj21]

thanks wilson

factory all the way mate:D

[SRimon]

Bang on dude!

[Matt]

Looks spot on!

[McFall1984]

keep her standard

[vaughanmc]

Looks awsome mate - I'd maybe put on some Vauxhall mudflaps ?

[stuartyj21]

thanks for all the positive comments lads:thumb:

yes vaughan have mudflaps just havent got round to putting them on yet:D

[RYAN16V]

Hi mATE ARE YOU SELLING YOUR 3 SPOKES?

REGARDS

RYAN

[stuartyj21]

no ryan sorry, going to hold onto them for my next project:D

[RYAN16V]

i need mint 3 spokes? help!!!

[stuartyj21]

try the great ebay i think there is 2 sets forsale ryan mate:thumb:

[shy witness]

thats lookin really smart now mate i have to say.

i'm sure i'll see it about over here in the summer months.

where abouts are you from??

theres a thing on at bishopscourt this weekend......and total vauxhalls gonna be there along with alotta other nonsense....but it all sounds like a decent day out if the weathers good.

its always great to see a mint nova lurking about.

[stuartyj21]

thanks shy witness hpofully we get some good weather:cool:

would you be interested in a rolling road day? if you are look in the northern ireland forum for details:thumb:

[RYAN16V]

come on mate part with your 3 spokes

[stuartyj21]

sorry ryan mate no hope:D

i think someone on here has a set forsale its under gsi parts:thumb:

[blindside-retro]

looks good, the standard look is sometimes hard too beat, red tape for the bumpers although white maybe a good contrast!

[stuartyj21]

white never thought of that, did have silver on it for a while but i think red is the way to go:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

After looking at your car again mate its made me go for the same style number plates as yours

Going to see if my uncle in Ireland can get them made and send them over :)

Cheers for the idea lol

[stuartyj21]

glad to help vaughan let me no if you cant get them i will send some over to you:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate I'll keep you posted :)

[vaughanmc]

I got my number plates mate :)

They'l be getting sent over soon!

[stuartyj21]

happydays vaughan, they should really set the car off...

[vaughanmc]

Aye once there on I'll take some pics

The cars away to get painted this week - Can't wait to see it :)

[stuartyj21]

goodluck with it. keep me posted on the progress..

[vaughanmc]

No problem mate, will do :)

[stuartyj21]

just a small update i eventually got the red bumper strip so here are some pics:thumb:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6261.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6260.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6262.jpg

[SRimon]

Stunning.

[vaughanmc]

Looks minted mate :)

[NovaLad]

Get some gel on them skirts and boot grab handle.

Looks top notch with that stripe.

[Leeboo]

Whoa! That really helps her!

I've got to see this in the flesh sometime! :thumb:

[shy witness]

nice nice motor this.

looks sweet m8

[stuartyj21]

thanks for the comments, still have a few small finishing touches to do but nearly finished..

[krobinson]

Looks superb mate! My brother really wanted to see it the other day, but I didnt want to ask you to remove the cover and get it all dusty!!

Keith

[stuartyj21]

you should have mate it was no trouble..

[wilson_sri]

What a differance the tape has made bud. spot on. Get those plastics dressed though, looking a bit sorry for themselfs! :(

[stuartyj21]

hi wilson, whats the best thing to treat them with?

[wilson_sri]

I use Nielsen super A-sheen, best if found so far. But its a trade thing, might be able to get it if you know any valeters? Auto glym and meguirs stuff is meant to be pretty good, never used it myself though.

[stuartyj21]

thanks wilson, have a mate who valets for merc will give him a try.

[SRimon]

Megs's Bumper Gel is good too.

[wilson_sri]

thanks wilson, have a mate who valets for merc will give him a try.
If you really want to try it i could always send you some over.

[stuartyj21]

have tried to get that neilsen super a-shine wilson and no joy, can i take you up on the offer of sending sum over if it aint to much hassel?

[wilson_sri]

Shouldnt be a proplem mate. Can either buy you a whole tin of it, but its probably more than you will ever need. Il fill a bottle up at work though. Just send me your address.

[stuartyj21]

thanks wilson really appreciate it:thumb:

pm,d

[vaughanmc]

Any more pics of your GSi mate ?

Its a stunning car :)

[stuartyj21]

yes mate will get some up soon, i had to replace the headgasket because it was leeking at one of the water ports. but got it all sorted and running sweet now.

also go some new parts that need fitting, braided brake lines and an alloy front strutbrace.

[stuartyj21]

just a little update ahd to replace the headgasket, because the old one was faulty in one of the water ports. all fixed and working now thankfully.

more updates soon before and after the RRday on saturday.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0158.jpg

[stuartyj21]

well everyone seemed to have a good day at the rolling road, there were some happy people and not so happy, with there bhp readout.

and im glad to say that im 1 of the happy ones:D
really pleased with the wee cars performance 104.8 bhp and 117.4 lbft:thumb:

heres a vid for you.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/th_SV_A0003.jpg (http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/?action=view&current=SV_A0003.flv)

[stuartyj21]

some pics after at junction1, we had a good turn-out.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6400.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6399.jpg

[stuartyj21]

a few pics of my car on the rollers at auto-tune, check-out my vid aswell..
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6396.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6395.jpg

[bmw156]

hey, very nice and tidy car, looks sweet.

bumper strips help a lot, but where did you get them as i cant find them at all anywhere lol.

[stuartyj21]

thanks alot mate, what colour you looking and i will see if i can post some over to you...

[bmw156]

well i wasnt sure if i should get silver which i think was on there originally or red because it would look sick.

where did you get them from?

[stuartyj21]

a small motor factors place over here does them.

[bmw156]

ok no worries now as i gave them a clean and they came up the original colour so all is sweet
and i got some stripes anyway from halfrauds

[stuartyj21]

no probs mate glad you got sorted..

[johnrcgt4]

Mint GSi mate.
Luv it in black :D

[stuartyj21]

thanks mate, what you drive urself?

[s14a]

hi mate, i ****in love black gsi, did i see this at mosney this year??
if ur ever temted to sell it please let me know first...

[krobinson]

Your on a christmas rampage for a black GSI!! lol

[s14a]

iv bein on a rampage for a black gsi minter now for ages lad, im sick of lookin and missing out on any that appear, mayby with this reccession some1 will sell there toy to me lol
im in oz now and still flat out lookin at home

[Jay]

Very nice Gsi you have there just read through it and am well impressed. :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

hi mate, i ****in love black gsi, did i see this at mosney this year??
if ur ever temted to sell it please let me know first...

no i wasnt at mosney this year.

dont think i will ever sell it, its a keeper:D

thanks for the comments lads it makes all the hard work worth it:thumb:

[kyler000]

Hi there, this looks really well. Mine gsi is getin some show touches over the winter and waxoyled. Surprised your ashley tailpipe fitted into the bumper recess, mine was a rubbish fit so i replaced it but it sounded class limitin. All n.ireland nova owners should get a coast run out.

[brainsnova]

thats a tidy motor you have and you have put alot of effort into it :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

Hi there, this looks really well. Mine gsi is getin some show touches over the winter and waxoyled. Surprised your ashley tailpipe fitted into the bumper recess, mine was a rubbish fit so i replaced it but it sounded class limitin. All n.ireland nova owners should get a coast run out.

with my exhaust i had to make afew adjustments with some of the bents and it fitted perfect.

will probs get a meet organised the start of the year..

[krobinson]

Easter Monday is usually the first Meet for the year, portrush, tight :)

[stuartyj21]

yeah was at the one last year, so i take it youll be there this year keith in the turbo masterpiece you built?

cant wait to see it...

[krobinson]

I'll be there, sitting inside the car on a beer crate most likely lmao

[stuartyj21]

^^^lol

[Frankspeed Motorsport]

Nice car buddy! u have any idea wat BHP it is?

[stuartyj21]

yeh done a RRday last year and it made 104.8bhp well happy...

[stuartyj21]

had the car out for the 1st time in ages yesterday for its mot and passed with flying colours:D

[amggsi]

Good to hear, so you're all set for Easter Monday then?!!!

[stuartyj21]

yeh hopefully, have a small fuel leek at the petroltank so will have to investigate. fingers crossed its only something small and easy to fix...

[raymond]

lovely car stuart no wonder you got your name down for them bits of me lol

[stuartyj21]

thanks for selling them i didnt think you were ever going to part with themlollol i have been hounding you for ages:thumb:

[walker-nova]

good to hear lad was up at the shed the other night and he was saying it was up for mot knoew u wudn t need anything

[stuartyj21]

thanks ian, its still nerve racking going for the mot...

[krobinson]

Good times"!

[chrisnovaturbo]

this car is so nice mate. wish i kept my black one now and finished it.

[stuartyj21]

thanks for the comments lads will get some pics up over the weekend:thumb:

[Garingo]

Nice nova mate. You been busy. Glad to hear she sailed through mot. Ive got a long way to go.

[vaughanmc]

Alrite Stuart, was looking through some pics there and seen you had the original 3 spokes on your car and it looked immense

Just wondered are these the original 5J wheels and what size tyre do you have on them ?

[stuartyj21]

yet they are original ronals, think the tyers are 155-65-14s but will check for you...

[Leeboo]

They look more like 185/60

Will you be at the easter meet stuart?

[stuartyj21]

you mite be right leeboo my memory is going in my old agelollollol

yeh will be at the easter meet, looking forward to it:thumb:

[G-nova]

really nice nova mate good work

[stuartyj21]

Thanks mate, will try and get some recent pics up soon

[7ova]

all your nova needs now is a set of head light protectors to finish it off :(

your name came up on the listing on ebay today as the winner,
for the brand new set.
you out bid me at the very end :cry:

do you want to sell them????????????

joke

[stuartyj21]

just a few finishing touches to get it ready for the shows this year and the headlight protectors was on the list:D

[stuartyj21]

hi lads just an up date on the car, was up at the shed today for a while with my dad, and we gave the car a good polish and cleaned windows etc.

unfortunely we couldnt get it out of the shed as there is quite abit of other work going on with other cars and i was blocked in:mad:

so started it up for the 1st time since the MOT and it fired up 1st time and is running sweet:D

work wise got my new headlight protectors on and put the honda jazz rear wiper on i got of chrisnovaturbo(thanks mate). also started to sand down and prep the new fuel tank i got since my one has a small leek from somewere, heres some pics.

sorry about the pics in side but will get better outside ones asap:thumb:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6797.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6798.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6799.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6796.jpg

[Leeboo]

Looks well stuarty

[stuartyj21]

thanks mate still ahve to get the mudflaps on and the original number plates, but nearly ready for the port on easter sunday...

[bola]

looks tidy mate! Just wondering what you have done to the engine to make that bhp on the rollers?

[stuartyj21]

hi bola, all thats done to the engine is head skimmed, k+n, lightened flywheel and full janspeed exhaust system including manifold. not that much to be honest...

[bola]

oh right cool, got quite a good reading from that then.

[stuartyj21]

yeh, i was really happy with the result..

[jafanan]

read the hole thing there stuart...youve def something to be proud of

im planing on getting up to the met at the port on easter monday, maybe see you about

[stuartyj21]

thanks johnny, yeh will hopefully be at the port on easter sunday.

[Cormac]

Sweet machine boss, Any plans for an engine transplant in future maybe?? Or just keep her original?

[stuartyj21]

no cormac just going to keep it original as possible, there arent to many standard examples out there with low miles and FVSH.

[shanemc]

lovely gsi,fair play

[stuartyj21]

thanks for the comments lads...

[Joe Richardson]

Only just seen this thread:eek:

Mint,another lovely GSI on here:cool:

[stuartyj21]

thanks joe, your little sr aint to shabby either mate:thumb:

[Joe Richardson]

thanks joe, your little sr aint to shabby either mate:thumb:

cheers:thumb:

A GSI will be next on the list :D

[ednovasr2]

well done chappy another nova saved for another 10years! Hate to see em broken up!

[stuartyj21]

yes its a shame to brake such an original example, hopfully last 10 years if the deadly rust stays away...

[vaughanmc]

yes its a shame to brake such an original example, hopfully last 10 years if the deadly rust stays away...

Waxoyl the life out it and I'm sure it will last another 20 years with no problems :)

[stuartyj21]

hi lads small update, got my new tank just have to get it fitted now...
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6806.jpg

[stuartyj21]

and i also aquired this little beauty for the garage, should do the job for me. 8.5 comp-air compresser:D
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/101_6807.jpg

[novaload1992]

nice nova, wheres about in NI r u from

[novaload1992]

nice nova, where bout in NI u from

[stuartyj21]

co antrim mate, what about you?

[Nick J]

Looks to be a very clean example there fella. :cool:

[novaload1992]

Co.Armagh :thumb: i live round lurgan if know were that is.

[ward]

just read through and a very good job uve done on this.
also liking the standard look.

check out my project,
gearheads convertable nova

[stuartyj21]

thanks for the comments lads will get a few more updates on soon...

[stuartyj21]

just a quick update got the old petroltank out at the weekend and the nice new shiney replacement in and working with no problems. will get pics up when i get a chance.

[dave watson]

looking good m8 will you be comeing over the water for pvs next year

[stuartyj21]

no dave dont think so, i have another baby on the way so dont think the mrs would be to happy at me swaning off haha

[stuartyj21]

just a small update had the covers of the gsi today for an mot check before saturday so heres some pictures while i had it out.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/Image054.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/Image058.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/Image056.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Looks absolutely factory fresh :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

thanks vaughan, it was good having her out a wee run:d

[Leeboo]

Looking good stuarty....

...I'll have to tighten up, mine's mot is up on 18th march and I have to sort suspension, engine etc

[krobinson]

I must book the MOT for mine ASAP.

[stuartyj21]

yeah keith hopefully we will get some sunny days soonlol

[novaload1992]

looks tidy

[stuartyj21]

cheers for the comments, passed mot with flying colours:thumb:

[Cormac]

Looking as good as ever boss!!

[Joe Richardson]

looks Mint :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

Looking as good as ever boss!!

thanks mate, do you fancy ahving another RRday this year?

[w88rdy]

Cracking car, just read the full project on this and its great to see another good example

[stuartyj21]

thanks w88rdy, there are getting to be alot of good projects outhere.

[ECO16V]

Just read thru the thread mate, car is a credit to ya.

[stuartyj21]

thanks, like your car aswell its hard to get an original example now.

you headin up to portrush?

[ECO16V]

thanks, like your car aswell its hard to get an original example now.

you headin up to portrush?

Cheers mate, not too many original Novas left in NI these days, yeah I will be in Portrush on Sunday, what about u?

[stuartyj21]

will hopefully be up but not in the nova havent had a chance to mot or tax it yet..

[gessyboy]

hi there nova looks mint hope u enjoy it never think of selling it u will regret it i did the same and sold mine for good money but im lucky bought a gsi there and its geting the works again and this time it will not b sold good luck :d:thumb:

[scorge01]

awsome car mate really wish i had a black gsi in this sorta condition :)

[stuartyj21]

thanks for the comments lads, am i too minds to sell it or not.

[gessyboy]

how much u looking for it let me no thanks

[stuartyj21]

i all, the day has come that I have sold the nova. It has stayed local thankfully and went to a good home , and I'm sure it will be out at a few shows this year when ruairi does a little work to it :cry: