stuartyj21 gsi rebuild

[stuartyj21]

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hi this is my gsi project, this is the car the nite i got it home from st helens.the car is august 91 j reg with 3 owners from new it has 86k on the clock
and has a full vauxhall/masterfit service history.

the 1st owner traded a 1.3sr in against this gsi and owned the car for 11years. i even have the original bill of sale with all the documents.the car was then owned for 5years by tony the man i was lucky enough to buy it off!!!
the car is in really good condition for its age and the interior is as new:)

more posts up soon:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

No pics..

[stuartyj21]

yeh thought i had it worked out, can seem to get the pics up...

its doing my head in:mad:

but keith sorted it for me cheers mate.

[vaughanmc]

Use www.imageshack.us (http://www.imageshack.us) or www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) to upload them..

[krobinson]

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[krobinson]

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[stuartyj21]

sorry people cant work out how to get pics posted yet, will try and get it sorted:cry:

[stuartyj21]

cheers keith your a star :thumb:

[peester]

cool; black gsi's...
whats the plans?

[stuartyj21]

get the bodywork sorted,rebuild engine and suspension upgrade:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

hi car is up on the stahttp://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/RDSC000332.jpgnds, gettin skirts and bumpers off...

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/RDSC000322.jpg on axle stands skirts off:thumb:

[carls nova sri]

looks tidy mate

[stuartyj21]

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got back bumper off in good condition under it but 2 small rust patches, luckly its an easy fix.

[stuartyj21]

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and the passenger side..

[s14a]

very nice sir...

where is st helens??
where did ya see it???
its exactly what im after...

[Dave.]

st helens in areland or st helens in merseyside uk?

[krobinson]

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[krobinson]

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Keith :)

[stuartyj21]

st helens in mersyside liverpool and i see it on ebay and just got in touch with the seller, and luckly he ended the auction early:)

england is the place to go for fresh novas, n.ireland and the republic 1s are all scrapers with the **** rallyed out of them:cry:

[stuartyj21]

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got the frontwings off because they are abit rusty so gonna replace them:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[s14a]

ya jammy git its sweet, iv being keepin a eye on ebay daily and never seen it...
was it on it long ago??

[stuartyj21]

the end of march so ive had it a while lucky melol

[s14a]

lucky you it right lol

best colour 2


what body panels you replacing, just 2 wings??

[stuartyj21]

2 wings, 1 rear wheel arch, 2 new sills and a new lower front cross member cos rad was leaking so quite abit of work:eek:

[Dave.]

thogught it was. i think ive seen this once around my way as im about 5 mins from st.helens

[krobinson]

Looks in fairly good condition! Make sure you buy good rear arches to fit, some look terrible, some are pretty good.

Keith

[Mike.]

does look like a good project like the ideas aswell

[stuartyj21]

thanks lads i will keep it updated with more pics:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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as you can see the front wings are abit rusty:eek:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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got the drivers door off because it was very badly rusted in the bootom corner:mad: but have another door which is as new:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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next thing was to get all the welding and patch work carried out on the car.
i go 2 sill skins, drivers rear wheel arch, lower front cross member and 2 small patches on the rear replaced.

a good mate andy blair done a fantastic job, well happy.

[stuartyj21]

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lower front cross member was a big job but needed done:)

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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some more pics up of the progress...

[stuartyj21]

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hi took the tank out of the car and got it all sanded down and repainted. now its all as new:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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started to strip the engine and replace all gaskets and seals, and give it a dam good clean..

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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hi everyone just an update, the car is in about to get a re-spray so all the prep work is well under way..

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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hi everyone, got the sprayed primerd and 2 coats of diamond black on.
now all is needed is the 2 coats of clear and rubbed down ans it will be as good as new:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[shy witness]

lookin good mate

[stuartyj21]

thanks alot m8 gettin there alot of hard graft and bleeding knuckleslol

[novacabrio]

Loving the newspaper lol give it the profesional look!!

[stuartyj21]

oh yeh cant beat the old skool.:thumb:
the sun tuesday 12th of marchlol 1988

[stuartyj21]

just an update pc at home broken so cant get any pics up of my progress:mad:

but have loads done so get it posted up asap:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

hi there will get progress report up soon gettin a new pc for xmas yyyyyyyeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[stuartyj21]

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hi every 1 got the car al sprayed and rubbed down its an awsome job well happy with it:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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[NOV4_SPORT]

looks very nice, would love a Gsi, just got no room sadly

iain

[paddy138]

looking well, nice to see a gsi rebuild in ireland, love the way your keeping it original :thumb:

[7ova]

Hi mate
looking factory fresh! :)
I wish my gsi looked this good :cry:
have you picked any alloys yet!
keep up the great work.

[wilson_sri]

Thats looking cracking mate! Cant wait to see the finished result.

[stuartyj21]

thanks lads

im going to try and keep the car as original as possible.
a few engine mods and suspension upgrade,also have a set of original alloys for it.
but really want speedlines:thumb:

[7ova]

Hi
check out LMF "16 im softstars on offer :)
I got some two weeks ago :thumb:
speedlines are common, but do look good.

[stuartyj21]

i have see both softstars and speedlines on the nova,and i know the speedlines are very common but i think they look awsome and suit the nova really well:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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this is the new inlet manifold i got with everything swaped over form the old 1.

[chrisnovaturbo]

looks smart mate

[stuartyj21]

thanks mate its really coming together:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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gearbox off feckin stinkinglol

[stuartyj21]

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nice clean gearbox all power washed

[stuartyj21]

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got the gearbox all sprayed and replaced the release bearing and got a new clutch and presure plate:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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i have started to clean the block and get ready while the head is away getting some work done:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

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this the block all finished sanded down and re-painted. i also replaced the waterpump and the crankshaft oil seal, oilpump gaskets and the crankshaft pulley:)

[JohnNI]

looks very well lad, sump and block came up very well.

[stuartyj21]

thanks alot it took ages to get it all the prep and paint done.
but well worth all the effort:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

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got a full ashley competition exhaust and manifold for the project for xmas well happy:thumb:

[Riggy]

looking very good mate :thumb:

[sport]

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got a full ashley competition exhaust and manifold for the project for xmas well happy:thumb:

Will sound great with that system, had one on my GTE.

[stuartyj21]

thanks lad im sure the system will sound great fingers crossed:thumb:

[krobinson]

Coming along nicely mate, Will get a run up to see it when the weather get's better!

Keith

[chrisnovaturbo]

i had a ashley system the same as that to on my old sr. they sound the nuts.

[stuartyj21]

happydays chris have the 4 in 1 manifold aswell hpoefully it will add some extra bhp but i dont know how much:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith
yes we will have to meet up sometime since were not that far from each other:thumb:
hows things going with your project? did you get the block disaster sorted out:)

[krobinson]

It's away getting sorted, but it will be a while before its done. Meantime i'll be for the rest of the parts i need :D

[peester]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/RDSC000305.jpg

whats the crack with this?? a lil bhp hike is it??

looking good the project, nice build.. what i hoped to do when i had my ol' gsi.. number of reasons didnt get to do it. :(

[craig green]

Irmscher didnt do a 1.6 inlet. Its a badge if I'm not mistaken.

Irmscher do list a bigger TB for this engine, still available too I think?

[novacabrio]

Irmscher didnt do a 1.6 inlet. Its a badge if I'm not mistaken.

Irmscher do list a bigger TB for this engine, still available too I think?

:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

as far as i know it is an irmsher inlet for the 1.6 8v:thumb:

[novacabrio]

as far as i know it is an irmsher inlet for the 1.6 8v:thumb:

sorry to disapoint you but its a badge stuck on to a std inlet

[stuartyj21]

awh well it wont give me any extra power,but it does look the part some added bling....

[stuartyj21]

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got my head back today so been up at the shed most of the day cleaning it and getting it back onto the block:thumb:

[krobinson]

Lookin good mate :D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0020.jpg
really happy with the progress:)

[novacabrio]

excellent work mate

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith and novacabrio:thumb:
got all new manifold studs and replaced them and got new coppre nuts aswell they really look the part:)

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0021.jpg
hi everyone another update got my cam housing all cleaned and painted, new followers and lifters and cam housing put onto haed and all torqued down:)

[7ova]

looking good mate,
good luck for first turn of key:eek:

[stuartyj21]

thanks newbie
well happy with the progress it starting to take shape, hopefully have the engine finished this weekend:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0026.jpg
hi been working all weekend at the engine and have got a good bit done heres the pics:D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0042.jpg

got alot done, the inlet is on and all wired correctly(i hope) all the piped back on and dizzy etc...:)

[Mike]

^ Looks near identical to mine, minus a Turbo

[stuartyj21]

lucky you, bet thats a quick one:thumb:

i had thought about putting a turbo on this project, but decided against it because of the full history with the car and didnt want to do over do the engine:D

[greg1.4]

just found this thread! good project!

i love black novas..i am building a gsi replica in black.

your nova looks really good..keep up the good work and i will be keeping an eye on this thread!

[stuartyj21]

thanks for that greg, get some pics of your project up:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Good work Stuart mate, will be good to see it as a whole car again :)

Keep up the good work!

[greg1.4]

i have a project thread somewhere..

my nova should be finished in the next 2 or 3 weeks so i will make a new thread..from start to finish.

will let you know when she is done!

[stuartyj21]

thanks vaughnmac

yeh it wont be long now everything is really starting to come together, the nova gsi jigsaw is nearly complete:thumb:

[krobinson]

Looks superb mate, very impressed with how thats looking! I take it your fitting it again soon?

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith mate

yeh going to get all under the car waxoiled, brakepipes and fuel lines cleaned.
then start to put the fueltank back in and any other bits and bobs sorted. then get the engine in:D

[stuartyj21]

hi everyone, got myself a lightened flywheel for the c16se.

does anyone know what sort of gains i will get from this
, i know i will get better throttle response.

but apart for that what else....:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

hi everyone, got myself a lightened flywheel for the c16se.

does anyone know what sort of gains i will get from this
, i know i will get better throttle response.

but apart for that what else....:thumb:

hi mate it will make the engine rev up faster have you got any pics of it?

[stuartyj21]

hi chris

no pics havent picked it up yet, but about a quarter of the weight is taken off it:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

sound good. how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking. i got one done before and cost me ?100 never used it then sold it on ebay

[stuartyj21]

?70 which i think is cheap:D

[stuartyj21]

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got more work done on the engine during the week.
all ready to get the lightened flywheel, new pressure plate and clutch plate on then the gearbox onto the engine:D

[Leeboo]

The car and engine are stunning, this will used for shows mostly?

The engine should feel and sound nice with ashley system and lightened flywheel, and most of all because it's freshly rebuilt!

Good luck for first turn of the key, doubt you will need it though!

[stuartyj21]

thanks leeboo

just going to use the car in dry weather only, so it wont be out much the weather we havelol

also any shows we have in n.ireland:thumb:

[krobinson]

Coming together nicely mate :D

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith

hows things goin down your end of the country, havnt seen many updates recently.
did you get the block sorted out:thumb:

[krobinson]

No updates mate, slow slow progress at the moment whilst I save for more parts.

[stuartyj21]

thats always a big problem, the money tree at the bottom of the garden just dont grow quick enoughlol

[s14a]

class act mate, perfect in everyway, speedlines will finish it perfectly, im very jelous lol

[stuartyj21]

thanks its getting there:D

will have to go to the money tree near the summer to get the speedlines:cool:

[s14a]

sure if your stuck for money il buy it off ya lol

[stuartyj21]

good try, but sorry(noel) no deallol

[stuartyj21]

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hi everyone heres an update of what ive been up to, finally got everything i wanted done to the engine. lightened flywheel on and the gearbox back on also the head torqued down:D

[stuartyj21]

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[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0048.jpg

really happy with the way its all turned out, worth all the time and hardwork and money spent on it:D

[stuartyj21]

hi everyone

going to put the engine back in over the weekend:D

but i am having a problem deciding which way is best to put the engine back in, lower it down into the car or bring it up into the engine bay from underneath....

me and my to mates aaron and gareth have had a long talk about it aaron and myself think in from the top which was the way it came out in the first place.

but gareth(know it all) thinks in from underneath would be easier.

please all comments welcome to bring an end to this very long disscusion:eek:

[corsakid]

easier form underneath less chance of scratching visible paint work etc

[7ova]

hi mate
i would bring engine up from underneath!
then no chance of damaging engine bay
or any paint work done.:cry:
good luck mate

[stuartyj21]

mmmmmm so gareth(know it all) might be right after all...

damm i hate it when hes right cos you have to listen to him go on about it for months:mad:

[Iain]

Agreed, from underneath. I spent an entire day trying to squeeze it in through the top and it was refreshingly easy when putting it in through the bottom.

[stuartyj21]

thanks iainel

so if i go from underneath i will have to take the anti rollbar off, and what else or is that me clear to go ahead?

[greg1.4]

anti roll bar definetly but i struggled getting engine up from bottom with the tie rods still bolted to the crossmember (i found putting engine in from bottom was the easiest way and doesnt damage paintwork)

i have also got a new project thread of my nova up now mate..have a look if you like.

[stuartyj21]

thanks greg

not long home got the engine in today :D
its not all wired up yet or any hoses etc connected up but the engine mounts are all tightened up and shes back in her rightful place after many months...

also engine bay is still mint thankfully no paint scratched today:thumb:

[greg1.4]

good stuff..cant wait to see pics.

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0051.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0052-1.jpg

well thats the engine in with everything going without any problems:D
spent ages getting the wiring loom sorted out with new piping but it was well worth it all:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

looks well smart

[krobinson]

Well done mate, that looks awesome :D

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith

going to head up to the shed after lunch and get all the wiring joined up and all the water hoses etc connected and my new radiator in:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0055.jpg

got some more work finished off on the car today, i put the new radiator in and connected all the hoses up.

also completed wiring up the starter ,alternator, oil pressure switch etc. oh and the fuel lines:D

[stuartyj21]

i also got some new polyutheraine anti rollbar bushes for the car, so cleaned and painted the anti rollbar and fitted the new bushes today also.:D

tell me what you think so far all comments welcome:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

i cant wait to strip mine down and make it mint again. what colour are you doing the rollbar? ive done mine white.

[davidvsb]

Thats mint.

[stuartyj21]

i just sanded the anti rollbar down put some primer on and sprayed it black
the new bushes are bright orange so it stands out. i think it looks pretty well:D

[chrisnovaturbo]

sound good mate

[stuartyj21]

thanks chris
thankfully its nearly finished:thumb:

[walker-nova]

only noticing this thread now!
seen this car about looks cracker!!
im the 1 who has the ohter balck 1 about im mates with nelly!
seen you cumin outa templepatrick 1 day sounds really good boss
excellent work

[stuartyj21]

thanks mate just getting all the finishing touches done to the car..

so what sort of lump do you have in your wee nova:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

yes walker i know nelly:thumb:

me and my mate aaron done the 2ltr turbo conversion on his mk4 astra:D

[walker-nova]

yes m8 thats right! aye rebuilt 1.6 8v on t40s only got that in there last week just needa get it setup properly in crap!

[stuartyj21]

nice 1 walker once you get it setup right it should go really well:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0066.jpg

got some more progress done tonite, i put the new gsi decals on and put the innx bonnet lifters on aswell:D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0068.jpg
i also got new handbrake cables fitted, cleaned and painted the back drums and cleaned the back axle and painted it black its lookin pretty sweet:D

[stuartyj21]

oh only after noticing thats my number1 apprentice in back round (aka dad)...

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0071.jpg
got another little bit finished off today the headlights and indicators are in and working:)

[krobinson]

Looking good, but for god's sake, buy a camera!! lol

[stuartyj21]

lol yeh i know keith always forget it, because im in such a rush to get to the shed to start work:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

engine running yet mate?

[stuartyj21]

not yet chris turned it over a few times yesterday but since i took the fuel tank out there is no juice in the car...

so going to ?20 of fuel tonight so fingers crossed it will fire up..

but in just turning the car over everything seems to be working fine, timing etc:D

[Cormac]

Only found this thread 2day, super wee project you have going mate, fair play to ya, Ill bring my camera with me on weds and take a few pics for ya if you like?

[stuartyj21]

well everyone i am very happy to say got the engine started tonite it just took a few turns of the key and it started no problem.
no oil leaks or water leaks and the full ashley exhaust system sounds great:D

[chrisnovaturbo]

good mate. what you got left to do?

[stuartyj21]

hi chris

got some red dot grooved discs and a set of red dot pads, corsa brake calipers (nova 1s are crap) and also got a full g-max 60mm suspension kit for the car. then just some interior trim, sideskirts and front bumper and thats about it:D

[chrisnovaturbo]

cool so back on the road next week then lol

[stuartyj21]

yes chris

if all goes according to plan, have the mot booked for 11th feb so the car should go through with flying colours:D

[paulshears]

:eek: some hours must have gone into tidying up that engine

well done :thumb:

[stuartyj21]

thanks paul

yeah lots of time, sweat and bloody knuckleslol

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0064.jpg

hi everyone got some more finishing touches done to thecar tonight, got the new g-max suspension in front and back new red dot discs and pads on and the corsa brake callipers.

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0061.jpg

i also got some new polyutherane bushes for the front struts and the back axle for the shocks and springs. :D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0067.jpg
well happy got the news bushes given to me by a mate gareth as they where spares he didnt need for his race-car:thumb:

[greg1.4]

looks great!!

looks similar to mine..black with g-max, silver 16v brakes etc:D

keep us posted on the mot etc and any updates..

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0065.jpg

[stuartyj21]

cheers greg it should fly through if not i wont be happy....

[Leeboo]

I'm sure you're chuffed now, congratulations on getting the engine going etc.

Looks great but I want to see some big pictures lol

[Riggy]

looking very nice mate

[stuartyj21]

thanks lads

hpefully will have everything finished tonight and take it out on the maiden voyage:D

[vaughanmc]

Good stuff mate, does that mean its finished ?

[belly257]

nice car that mate just wondering is that the original colour you sprayed it in? if so what is the the colour code of the vin plate? as im spraying a nova soon? thanks

[stuartyj21]

yes vaughan thats it very nearly complete just a few odds and ends to do..

thanks belly the colour in diamond black and its the original colour, i will have a look tonight and get the colour code for you...

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0072.jpg

the last few finishing touches and its ready for the road:D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0073.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0074.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Looks minted mate - Put the GSi badge in the centre of the grill :)

[stuartyj21]

yeh was thinking that myself vaughan
just tried it to one side to see what it looked like:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks tidy I must say - But where it was on the originals is mint

Can't wait to see her out and about with some good pics :)

[stuartyj21]

yeh i know i cant wait to get it out, but its really bad weather over here at the moment (rain and wind):mad:

[vaughanmc]

Aye same over here - Glad mines is inside as well :)

Should be worth the wait though!

[stuartyj21]

yeh hopefully it will have cleared up by sunday:cool:lol

[belly257]

u get us that colour coed off vin plate mate? thanks

[stuartyj21]

soz belly will get it for you over the weekend mate:thumb:

[greg1.4]

if its the original black gsi colour..its just vauxhall black and the code is 200.

[stuartyj21]

its diamond black greg, i think this code is different...

[belly257]

ok just let me know what the code is thanks

[stuartyj21]

the code for vauxhall diamond black is 81L, ok....

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0078.jpg

finally got the car finished and off the axle stands, for the first time in a long time yippee...:D

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0075.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/SP_A0077.jpg

let me know what you all think of the finished project...
thanks stuart

[krobinson]

It's looking fantastic mate, tho i'd get a good camera and some decent photos taken!

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Agree with Keith there!

Top work mate :)

[stuartyj21]

thanks keith and vaughan i will get some good pics tomorrow hopefully if the weather is good (with a proper camera)lol

[vaughanmc]

Quality! Can't wait

Put the grill badge in the middle as well :)

[Leeboo]

Looking good, I am watching this!

[Adam]

Looking very nice indeed :)

[Rickyb]

this looks spot-on :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[greg1.4]

looks really cool!

cant wait to see good pics of it!

[stuartyj21]

thanks for all the great comments lads
i will get some better pics up asap:D

[stuartyj21]

hi everyone just passed the mot for a year yippee:D

[amggsi]

Nice to see another Diamond Black GSi over here!!

Looks to be a good job, fancy giving mine a go now?!!!!

[greg1.4]

good stuff mate! get some more pics! better pics.. i am desperate to see this in decent pics..

[stuartyj21]

thanks lads for the comments
i will get up some good photos this sunday at the vauxhall meet this sunday:thumb:

[walker-nova]

i ll hopefully see you there stuarty mite take a run up if the weathers gd

[stuartyj21]

yeh walker hope the weather holds up for the weekend:cool:

[Adam]

Nice one. Its always good news when a nova passes a mot, Lol

[stuartyj21]

tahnks adam

really glad it passed:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

i have to say im really lucky, because my girlfriend has bought me a set of 16" speedlines as a joint valentines and birthday present:D

well happy will post before and after photos.
hopefully get them before the weekend:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Speedline Mistrals ?

[stuartyj21]

no allesio 2s vaughan...

[vaughanmc]

Oh, kool in 15"

That will be minted

You for 195/45/15's ?

[stuartyj21]

sorry my mistake 16" allesios vaughan:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Ahh kool - I was wondering there

Should look awsome mate

Top project this :)

[walker-nova]

some hell of a present you got there dude :D
speedlines will look amazing on her lad

[stuartyj21]

thanks walker, yeh im well chuffed with my present from the girlfriend:thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Speedlines on black gsi is the perfect combo! get it lowwww :thumb:

[amggsi]

Should look something like this then!!;) Although I wouldn't mind going a bit lower again, but I wouldn't be able to drive it with the roads round where I live!!!!lol


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL233/6614628/14109718/268517669.jpg

Must get a few pictures of the 2 black GSi's together sometime!!!:thumb:

[brucer]

thats nice^^^

[wilson_sri]

Thats stunning, black gsi's always look best!

[stuartyj21]

thanks wilson, abit pissed off the speedlines didnt arrive today so it looks like its going to be monday:mad:

i would have loved it if they had of came for the meet in portrush tomorrow.

yeh amggsi will have to meet up and get afew pics of the 2 cars together, will see you in the port if your up tomorrow:thumb:

[amggsi]

thanks wilson, abit pissed off the speedlines didnt arrive today so it looks like its going to be monday:mad:

i would have loved it if they had of came for the meet in portrush tomorrow.

yeh amggsi will have to meet up and get afew pics of the 2 cars together, will see you in the port if your up tomorrow:thumb:

Would have loved to went up, but don't facy taking it out on the salted roads, it hasn't been out of the shed since September!!!

[stuartyj21]

hi amggsi you missed a good day at the port the weather was great and it was quiet a good turn-out. heres some good pics i got of the car:thumb:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6083.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6080.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6084.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6085.jpg

[stuartyj21]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/stuartyj21/100_6086.jpg

[greg1.4]

looks fantastic!!!

really really like this nova! wish mine was as tidy..

[stuartyj21]

thanks greg

today was really the first proper run ive had in the car and all went well:thumb:

[SRimon]

Nice, best colour really!

[stuartyj21]

thanks simon it looks really well on a good day...

[wilson_sri]

As said, looks perfect.

[stuartyj21]

thanks wilson

hopefully my speedlines will arrive tomorrow so i will get some before and after pics up:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

hope mine comes out like that. looks well nice mate. can't beat speedlines lol

[stuartyj21]

thanks chris its well worth all the hard work when you get a good day to show it off:D

[armour88]

perfect!!!! wot more can a say

[stuartyj21]

thanks armour88

16" speedlines tomorrow mmmmmm:D

[RYAN16V]

where are the plates from mate? look really well?

regards

ryan