Project Apache Orange.

[Adam]

Scott-Report back on if the spray cans are any good (good match etc), if so i'll order a couple for mine :)

[scott.parker]

Pretty light mate yes, I'll think of something;)

Had another faff with the gear selector, think it's about as good as it's going to get.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8/dscf0284small.jpg
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/818/dscf0285small.jpg

Then i moved onto striping out most of the stuff from the car as i wanted to clean it out read to start painting the floor etc.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6535/dscf0287small.jpg

Oh i did some test patches for the color match on the paint!


Scott-Report back on if the spray cans are any good (good match etc), if so i'll order a couple for mine
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7313/dscf0289small.jpg

And even marked this out so you can tell, lol paint is wet in pics.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4720/dscf0288smalledit.jpg

Good match i reckon.

Some of the crap from the clean up!

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9518/dscf0290small.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8938/dscf0291small.jpg

Cleaned out!

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2724/dscf0293small.jpg

Then a bot if wire brushing with the drill, and red oxide primed all the welded in patches.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/1530/dscf0296small.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5800/dscf0298small.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2265/dscf0299small.jpg

Also where about should, would most people mount the passengers foot rest?

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4383/dscf0294small.jpg

Or here?

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9265/dscf0295small.jpg

Thats it for today, hope to get some more done tomorrow.

PS: if any one knows where i can get hold of a new rear window rubber, please let me know.

Scott

[dj_wudgey]

looks good matey some nice progress!!

[Ash]

PS: if any one knows where i can get hold of a new rear window rubber, please let me know.

Scott

Did you miss my post or you want OE stuff?

[scott.parker]

Did you miss my post or you want OE stuff?

Did miss it mate, till you just said as it had switched over to this page when i posted my new post,Cheers for the link, have looked on the merlin site, no pics of it, Ive asked them about it in an email, I'll wait see what they say, although OE GM stuff would probably be better?

Scott

[srs1]

your geting there scott.

and just think, these little touches make you happy and dont really cost much other then time and patience.
should be good to see it once all finished off. i sense a road trip

[scott.parker]

Cheers Sean, yeah I'm doing what i can without spending shed loads, once the floors sorted I'm going to do a few other things inside, also need to sort some wiring issues lol

Scott

[AlexW]

Looking good dude, If you want a used rubber theres one here for postage costs.

Shame the spoiler dont have the pins (im guessing it dont anyways lol)

[scott.parker]

Looking good dude, If you want a used rubber theres one here for postage costs.

Shame the spoiler dont have the pins (im guessing it dont anyways lol)

Used rubber :confused:

Take it you mean a tailgate window seal? lol

If so then yes mate I'll take it. PM details for paying postage etc as I'm about to go out, and yeah there is nothing to fix the FG spoiler on with apart form the two holes where the other person had screwed it on.

Scott

[scott.parker]

So i got a few more bit done today.

First off some masking out!

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6033/dscf0302small.jpg

Then some of this, want to try get a durable finish on the front foot wells.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7071/dscf0303small.jpg

Passengers side first.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3095/dscf0304small.jpg

Nice even coat, and on to the drivers side.

Drivers side masked and prepped.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1613/dscf0306small.jpg

Nice thick even coating again.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9550/dscf0309small.jpg

another pic of pass side almost fully dry here.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8273/dscf0310small.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5051/dscf0313small.jpg

Give them a second coating tomo.

Then i started toying with the idea of my old custom fill cap off my GSi

Huummmmmm:confused:

This one?

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6152/dscf0312small.jpg

Or this one?

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1104/dscf0311small.jpg

Help anyone? One will go up for sale either way.

Thats it for today, more tomorrow.

Scott

[Mazz]

smooth one body coloured imo

[Iain]

Nice progress. Here's where I fitted my footrest (same as yours)

http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Footrest.JPG

[Ernie]

There's mine mate.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/003-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/005-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/002-5.jpg

[scott.parker]

Well another day passes and bit more work done to the car.

Yes i here you all cry more work done! lol

I know it's amazing it sat for months and months and now Ive been working on it most days for the last two weeks..

So today's update goes as so.

Second thick coating of stone Gard in the foot wells.

Passengers first.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8380/dscf0317small.jpg

Then the drives side got an extra thick coating! Don't want it waring through..

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6489/dscf0316small.jpg

So as these sat drying i thought about getting the car up onto axle stand as i needed to start cleaning up/filling all the holes i had welled up..

I started jacking the car up, then realised my jack was not really upto the job, as i wanted to get it quite high (crap draper one's not stable at all) to put on the stands so off to helfords, bought a new one that lifts to 390mm :D

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7709/dscf0323small.jpg

Wheely good Nova!

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2712/dscf0333small.jpg

So out comes the cheep drill and wire attachments, and some sticky as **** gutter seal!

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/545/dscf0321small.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8785/dscf0322small.jpg

So underneath i cleaned the parts up with the wire drill bits, then smothered them with the gutter sealant.

This part's from where the cage was welded in,thought best to stop any rot now!

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4606/dscf0318small.jpg

Then onto the holes.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7679/dscf0325small.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5206/dscf0320small.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7053/dscf0324small.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3416/dscf0327small.jpg

Front cage leg.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/835/dscf0328small.jpg

[scott.parker]

Then Red oxided

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2812/dscf0330small.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4333/dscf0331small.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1051/dscf0332small.jpg

Got to do this all again tomo on the other side, still not sure weather or not to put paint on top, or stone gard then underseal?

As i left her for the night! lol

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1465/dscf0334small.jpg

More tomo i hope.

Scott

[Adam]

Good stuff.
Id paint over the red oxide, then stone chip, then underseal.

Is the cage not bolted in?? (cant see any bolts/nuts?)

[scott.parker]

Fully welded mate, yeah i was thinking of hammerite paint, then SG, then US.

[Adam]

Ahh right.

Yeah, underneath the car just slap a load of underseal on,its not like it needs look pretty :)

[The Simps]

Good work.

Boring jobs but very important.

[mikec123]

good job:thumb:

[scott.parker]

So another day's doings...Got allot done.

First off put another coat on the foot wells.

Then put some under seal under passengers side.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5356/dscf0345small.jpg

Did the entire underside that i had red oxided yesterday.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2217/dscf0341small.jpg

Then i noticed some rot on the beam/chassis mount and fuel tank so wire brushed it of, oxided it and under sealed.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6843/dscf0339small.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3269/dscf0355small.jpg

Moved under the car and noticed the cover plate to the shifter had been left bear, so...

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9707/dscf0346small.jpg

Got the same treatment as everthing els.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5879/dscf0356smalli.jpg

Then like what seamed like a life time, i striped, wire brushed, oxided and under sealed the underside of the drivers floor pan.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4571/dscf0350small.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9440/dscf0354small.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6483/dscf0360smalld.jpg

Between waiting for the primer to dry i found some more crusty bit to tart up, behind drivers wing!

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3032/dscf0352small2.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5355/dscf0353small.jpg

So that it for now, don't know when the next bit of work will get done as I'm back to work tomo.

Scott

[Ernie]

Nice work mate i will drop mine round next week.
Ive got stone guard in white tho.

[scott.parker]

lol lots left to do still, want to slap another coat on top of that yet, was aiming for MOT before end of April to do the png track day, but I've got to MOT the passat in April, so best do that first, also don't want them both to be annually in the same week!

[Iain]

Looks fun, are you doing all that lying on your back under the car?

That red oxide stuff, is it just like etch primer that you brush on?

[scott.parker]

Looks fun, are you doing all that lying on your back under the car?

Yep, my neck,shoulders everything hurts, and I'm starting back to work tomorrow lol


That red oxide stuff, is it just like etch primer that you brush on? Not sure, all i know is it's meant for metal use, and i bought a small tin for £3 :)
http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/usage/ug_red_oxide_primer.html

Scott

[AlexW]

Coming along nicly.

Rather you than me doing the underseal stuff. I bet you end up coverd in everything but the kitchen sink lol

At least your shell should last a good few years. Every little helps? lol

[scott.parker]

Well it's been raining on and off today, so not committed my self to working on the car, might do some more tomorrow if there is less rain.

I did how ever manage to get another coat of under seal on both side of the floor pan :)

Might yet give it another coat, but i also want to do both the front and rear arches yet, and the front inner wings.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2681/dscf0362small.jpg

Slapped it on nice and thick!

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/596/dscf0363small.jpg

That's all for today.

Scott

[~~joycey~~]

Oh the joys of painting the underside of a nova lol


Keep up the good work mate :D

[scott.parker]

Oh...............yes..lol

Got to paint a bit more on there yet, maybe just bit here and there etc, then move onto finishing the inside of the car, PAINT/LOOKS/GIZMO'S etc...

Scott

[~~joycey~~]

PAINT/LOOKS/GIZMO'S etc...


I cant wait to get to this stage with my SR, not just the inside but in general :)

[Tommydewe]

just sat and read the whole thread from the start! it seems to be comining along very nicely! keep up the good work!
tommy

[scott.parker]

just sat and read the whole thread from the start! it seems to be comining along very nicely! keep up the good work!
tommy

Thanks for that mate, hope to get it all sorted for mot soon..
Funding has been my only issue,but slowly getting there.

Scott

[Riggy]

nearly there a scotty boy , :thumb: should be quicker then the silky one :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Not long now mate, just out on it now, but came in to read some emails quickly.lol

update later..

Scott

[scott.parker]

Got some more work done today.

Stripped the inner arches down on back of splash guards and where the turrets had been welded,but not protected etc.

Passenger side first

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1475/dscf0420small.jpg

Stripped down with wire brush attachment in grinder.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4692/dscf0422small.jpg

Inner turret welding areas.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5117/dscf0419small.jpg

Crust anti rust coated.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6195/dscf0423small.jpg

Some of the bad bits on the drivers side
(i didn't get all the stages in pics, as it kept threating to rain, so was working really quick!)

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8895/dscf0417small.jpg

Stripped down.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6896/dscf0424small.jpg

Crust anti rust coated.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2374/dscf0425small.jpg

All areas coated and primed.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2982/dscf0429small.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7968/dscf0430small.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8153/dscf0431small.jpg

Already primed the pass side, so while the drives dried i undersealed the pass side.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4832/dscf0426small.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/736/dscf0427small.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2093/dscf0428small.jpg

Back to drivers side!

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/129/dscf0432smallo.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8575/dscf0433small.jpg

[scott.parker]

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/517/dscf0434smallj.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/537/dscf0436small.jpg

Bolted the wings back on and left her like this for now.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9231/dscf0437small.jpg


Good days work done! :thumb:

Scott

[mikec123]

Looking good dude! Good progress:thumb:

[AlexW]

Looking good. Makes me realise i should finish mine meh lol

[scott.parker]

Decided after 5 years the rocker/cam belt covers need a tart up!

Rubbed down, cleaned with panel wipe and alloy primer.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7553/dscf0440small.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9114/dscf0443small.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1231/dscf0444small.jpg

Both alloy primed, and belt cover white undercoated, still need a blast of filler primer in a day or so once they harden a bit.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8110/dscf0445small.jpg

Then I'm waiting for the spark plug cover, and top coats etc.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Sprayed the rear foot wells.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4074/dscf0446small.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4681/dscf0447small.jpg

:thumb:

[scott.parker]

More prep to the cam/rocker covers.
Filler primed-rubbed back ready for more base primer maybe tomorrow and top coat fingers crossed on Sat/Sunday.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3622/dscf0449small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2694/dscf0450small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6678/dscf0451small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3987/dscf0448small.jpg

Then i decided to try something i had been thinking about doing for a while now...

Got a set of spear rear lights and some red tint spray

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8594/dscf0453small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1104/dscf0458small.jpg

Didn't work quite to plan, the tint bled under the tape!

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5899/dscf0462small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5973/dscf0461small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9803/dscf0472small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/913/dscf0473small.jpg

I'll try cleaning the bit thats bled off and see how it looks.

I then found some clear rear's i had also laying about in the shed!

So as my dad was willing to do it, i let him loose with a dremal on them..

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8125/dscf0455small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2928/dscf0457small.jpg

The idea is to use clear bulbs with color elements or LED's

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3943/dscf0454small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7203/dscf0465small.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1656/dscf0467small.jpg

Two nice even coats later and they are almost the same red-ness as the GM set.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Just took the tape off, and I'm glad to say they look awesome! :D

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8373/dscf0474small.jpg

If it was not for a slight spec of dust on one of them you wouldn't know they were tint sprayed.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7010/dscf0475small.jpg

Scott

[Mazz]

those lights look really good :) well done!

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude, shame about the experiment one though lol

[Mazz]

I did this to my lights in my youth! Still quite like thtem tbh..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Nova/ALLOYS_7Small.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Nova/P1010076Small.jpg

[AlexW]

Lights acualy look good, ive been wanting to do that for ages but never found any clear rears cheap enough for my shallow pockets lol

Mazz - I like it too :cool:

Maybe a mass of nova rear lights selling now?

[CoolTiger]

i prefer twin fog imo

[~~joycey~~]

L.e.d bulbs are ftw mate i have them on mine :)

[Spudly]

If you try to redo your experiment try ising strips of black electrical tape, it shouldnt bleed under the tape that way bud!

Ive just gotten some clear rear and im trying to decide how/what to do on them!

[Adam]

Nice job on those lights.

[scott.parker]

Cheers guy's glad you like the light idea's i had (I'm going to try redo that taped one)

Anyway on with today's fiddling, so i got on with more work on the cam/rocker covers today, first off i de-nibbed them then gave them a quick lick over with the ally primer, then went into watch monster garage and have a sandwich while they dried in todays lovely sun :D

Nibbed back/ally primed.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6932/dscf0478small.jpg

Here is a sneak peak of what color they are going to be, wont show them till they are finished in lacquer, and i have my plug cover done etc. ;)

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2071/dscf0484small.jpg

Although it looks in this light/pic to be silk violet it's not lol, it's a non-Vaux color.

EDIT: I gave them a helping hand to dry, my mum's getting to be more understanding.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8272/dscf0486small.jpg

Scott

[scott.parker]

Got on with something id meant to ages ago!

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/831/dscf0491smallb.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6058/dscf0489small.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4963/dscf0494small.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9774/dscf0493small.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4363/dscf0492small.jpg

Scott

[scott.parker]

Oh I'm getting some bit's sprayed soon! :thumb:

[Ste L]

EDIT: I gave them a helping hand to dry, my mum's getting to be more understanding.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8272/dscf0486small.jpg

Scott


lol lol lol

love that :thumb:

[Jay]

Bumpers staying that colour?

[scott.parker]

Ste, i don't think it made them dry any quicker, but i did notice it gave more shine on the finish!

Jay, as much as i love my old Silk Violet i don't think many peoples eys could hack the color contrast of it with the Apache Orange! lol

So nope, there changing.

Scott

[Jay]

Ste, i don't think it made them dry any quicker, but i did notice it gave more shine on the finish!

Jay, as much as i love my old Silk Violet i don't think many peoples eys could hack the color contrast of it with the Apache Orange! lol

So nope, there changing.

Scott

Antracite would look good. :D

[scott.parker]

Not too far off, It use to have black one's on, but IMO they were too harsh..

Scott

[Nick J]

Looking good scott...... The rumour on the grapevine is.... your about to make your first million from selling nova scuttles lol

[scott.parker]

I feel like i have achieved something today, at last!

First things first. For some strange reason Chris didn't spray the passengers door on the inside, so this had been bugging me for ages now, so...

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/2395/dscf0497small.jpg

I also swapped the door lock for one of my old GSi one's, as this car as a different key for everything!

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/315/dscf0498small.jpg

First coat.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8638/dscf0499small.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7705/dscf0500small.jpg

Then went in for lunch to let it dry for the second coat.

Second coating

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5890/dscf0501small.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9130/dscf0502small.jpg

I left it for an hour or so as i had to go out, when i got back i decide to do something i had been thinking about for a while now.

Now Dar just in case you read/see this don't take offense to what i have done.

I decided to re-relocate the battery, as I'm going to be using this car on the road for at least a year, and don't want to tempt fait, so I'll be caring a spare.

Undo it ready for it's move.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6130/dscf0506small.jpg

I got two bits of ally angle, cut and filed them, marked out where it's going etc.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8691/dscf0507small.jpg

Then drill/counter sunk them, and screwed them down, then drilled out two holes for the ally bar that goes over the top, temp fixed it down.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4324/dscf0508small.jpg

Then i decided to pull all the rear lighting loom out and get rid of any bit's not needed, as i was going to feed it, and the battery lead through the inner wing are.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3895/dscf0515small.jpg

Hope i don't need them anyway??

I fed it into the inner wing through a hole i drilled earlier (with a wood holes saw!)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4168/dscf0504small.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8251/dscf0505small.jpg

I was getting worried i did not have enough length on the wire for what i wanted to do next (only just have)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/982/dscf0510small.jpg

I moved the battery cut off switch from of the dash as i couldnt reach it while faster in my seat by the harness.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/226/dscf0514small.jpg

Made a locating plate from foamxe to go where the radio would be
(this is not finished)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6465/dscf0513small.jpg

[scott.parker]

Checked to see how much i will need to cut out for my wires.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9674/dscf0517small.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6769/dscf0516small.jpg

Thats it for today, I hope to get the lacquer on the paint, and finish the battery cut off tomorrow.

Scott

[Steve]

Cool, glad to see your still getting on with it.

[scott.parker]

Loads to get on with mate, blody loads! lol

[Steve]

I know the feeling mate, just keep telling yourself it'll be worth it when its done.
(Even if you lieing to yourself like I am) lol

[~~joycey~~]

Your makeing great progress mate :)

[brainsnova]

looking top class mate id say its around 99.6% done lol

[scott.parker]

Got to do some under sealing in the rear arches yet, painting in the front wells and rear bench area, just lots of faffy jobs that take time, i can see it's going to take a while to clean all the crap out from working on it.

Glad your all liking it, it should turn out quite nice!

[scott.parker]

So i got the door lacquered up.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7016/dscf0518small.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/703/dscf0520small.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2467/dscf0521small.jpg

It's not a bad color match, though i think it's slightly redder then the rest as i didn't primer first, just rubbed back and painted on the red paint, ah well it's only a door close.

I also got the rear inner arches wire brushed back, rust treated the welded areas, then undersealed them (no pic's was working to hard)

Also sprayed my custom fill cap off my old GSi, I'll lacquer it tomo, then put a pic up.

Then did some more to the battery lead, and cut off switch panel is finished, along with a glove box blank i made from black foamex.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7894/dscf0524small.jpg

Bit of fake C'F sticky stuff (think it was a top strip form a fast car, years old now...)

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/277/dscf0523small.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7573/dscf0526small.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6788/dscf0525small.jpg

I did allot of hard work today (though the pictures don't show it)
I was just far to dam busy to take them.. lol

More tomorrow.

Scott

[brainsnova]

lol my brother still has the fast car carbon fibre look sticker stuff too from the 90's.

[scott.parker]

Yeah i kept with the intension of using it inside my car



















About 10 years ago! lol

[nova ian]

Brilliant work Scott, looks like your really getting into it now, cracking stuff mate:cool:

[scott.parker]

Been doing more to the car today again, not a hell of allot pictures wise

guess what Ive done?? ;)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3945/picture001small.jpg

More progress and pictures tomorrow.

Scott

[Ernie]

that will be light weight door handles then lol.

[scott.parker]

that will be light weight door handles then lol.

It might well be..:p

You seen what Ive been doing over the last three pages, i have been working quite hard (well for me anyway :D )

[scott.parker]

Brilliant work Scott, looks like your really getting into it now, cracking stuff mate:cool:

Cheers dude, always nice to know some one likes what I'm upto :)

[Ernie]

yeah well done fella.
Nice to see you getting on with it.

[scott.parker]

Yeah I'm getting really into it, though the missus is not so impressed with my new found enthusiasm! lol

Although there was one massive set back today, i found the bit the goes behind the steering wheel to make contact for the hone to work, and knock off the indicators, BUT i cant get the wheel of for ****, my puller wont go in the center is too small, and i tried pulling on the wheel while hitting the coulomb lightly to shock it free, and one of the bolts that holds the wheel on snapped, so i stopped, got a bit pissed off about it, looks like I'll have to keep it as it is.

Scott

[Ernie]

speak to RJ about my wheel removel technic lol.

[scott.parker]

I'm worried if i try any more "rough" way's to get it off I'll do more damage, so I'm going to leave it for now.

[Ernie]

I didnt have the wheel on but got the boss off.

[scott.parker]

I tried a CV puller, but it wont grip the boss...grr

[Dar]

Really good to see that your working on the car. Top stuff, I really like what your up to. Keep up the good work :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude, not allot of things left now on my short term list, but on the long term, still got to sort the FG boot/bonnet out, and plexi glass windows etc.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Did some little bits today.

First off i finished the custom filler cap off (use to be on my old GSi)
Put a few coats of lacquer on it.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/161/dscf0534small.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2826/dscf0535small.jpg

So need some opinions please.

Before with ally cap (it's quite heavy)

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5376/dscf0568small.jpg

With custom, thats quite light weight.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7458/dscf0569small.jpg

Though it does seam more vivid in color...humm opinions please.

If I'm not sure i can either, paint the flush custom black and use it, or paint the alloy one black??

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3974/dscf0572small.jpg

Also while a had a few spare minuets i decided to take the grill apart to repaint the slats, and add a badge Ive had for years.

Few coats of acrylic matt black did the trick!

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8725/dscf0545small.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1668/dscf0546small.jpg

While i was working on it i noticed some of the interlining ribs that hold the slats together were broken, my dad had the idea of using a soldering iron to melt it back together, we used this idea to also re-attach it to the main frame of the gril :D

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6984/dscf0556small.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5885/dscf0557small.jpg

I recommend anyone who needs to fix the grill to the frame do it this way.

Then the badge.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4763/dscf0543small.jpg

Bought it years back, think it was Doncaster show 2003

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1993/dscf0551small.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1097/dscf0558small.jpg

More tomorrow.

Scott

[The Simps]

Opel grille looks smart!!

I like the smooth filler cap but colour match doesn't look right.

[scott.parker]

Opel grille looks smart!!

I like the smooth filler cap but colour match doesn't look right.

Yeah, I'm going to wait, as maybe a week on the car in the sun it might change, but if not then I'll paint it black/gray etc.

Cheers for replying though, appreciate the feedback, Yeah the grill should look good with all the other parts to come, and when the bumpers are back on:thumb:

Scott

[brainsnova]

plastic always takes a different shade for some reason and id carbon fibre sheet the cap as the sticker weighs 0.000000g :thumb:

[scott.parker]

plastic always takes a different shade for some reason and id carbon fibre sheet the cap as the sticker weighs 0.000000g :thumb:

It's not plastic dude, it's steal. :p lol It's just the difference in color to bing fresh I'm guessing?

Scott

[brainsnova]

It's not plastic dude, it's steal. :p lol It's just the difference in color to bing fresh I'm guessing?

Scott

sorry i fail metalic paint is a **** matching in sunlight

[SRimon]

Looking good scott.

[srs1]

some great progress here scott.

we should do a road trip down and have a look at your progress soon.

[mikec123]

Looking good dude like the Opel badge:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Rain Rain go away i want to work on my car today!

Cheers folks, should not be far off done, if the rain would f'off!

[scott.parker]

OK so the rain let off just long enough for me to get out and do at least one thing to the car...


that will be light weight door handles then lol.

So back to what Christian said
I was modifying the handles to light weight/flush fit items, we shall call them DH'Development style handles lol

So it went something like this...

Cut the rubber covers off

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3945/picture001small.jpg

Then placed the handles back in to find that part of the rubber cover has the bulges on it to rest on, meaning the handles were hitting on the handle opening, at first i was like NOoo what have i done, then i realised there was potential for a nice flush fit handle, so marked up where the henge was hitting, grabbed a file and attacked the doors!

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3377/picture002small.jpg

Drilled out with 8mm drills on two side one's,then step drilled the rest with 8mm-10mm then finished with 13mm OD,and primed.

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9240/picture003small.jpg

Both done and top coated in rover hurricane gray (thats almost the same color as the standard rubber cover)

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/4677/dscf0553small.jpg

So this work was done at the weekend, but i fitted them today, as i wanted to make sure they had dried quite well.
Onto the fitting today.

Quite a flush finish to them.

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2516/dscf0573small.jpg

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9365/dscf0574small.jpg

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3668/dscf0577small.jpg

Drivers.

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3104/dscf0579small.jpg

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/5767/dscf0580smallc.jpg

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3686/dscf0581small.jpg

just got them on and working in time, as it started pissing it down again!

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/474/dscf0583small.jpg

This also arrived from Ireland today, so I'll start prepping it for it's new color! :thumb:

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2324/dscf0585small.jpg

So as long as the weather holds up tomorrow then I'll get some more work done on/in the car.

Scott

[nova ian]

Nice work Scott, 3 holed handles FTW!! lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2345.jpg

[scott.parker]

lol Ian you might want to go put them groves in the doors to make them sit flush :thumb:

What OD did you put in yours?

Scott

[Ste L]

nice...

i always wanted a metal "OPEL" plug cover, instead, i got a plastic one, as they rarely come up for sale, and was too late when they did..

got Plastic Opel, Metal Vauxhall, Plastic black one's so far

[nova ian]

Not sure, the biggest drill bit I had at the time! lol,

There not that big to be honest

[craig green]

Nice work Scott!

[scott.parker]

i always wanted a metal "OPEL" plug cover, instead, i got a plastic one, as they rarely come up for sale, and was too late when they did..

I was quite lucky to be fair, and it was Pete who spotted it on MIG as i was looking like mad for one! :D



Not sure, the biggest drill bit I had at the time! lol,

There not that big to be honest


I used a 13mm for the final hole size, it just fits upto the slanting part.

Cheers Craig :thumb:

Scott

[scott.parker]

Today's been quite busy with just ordering new parts and sorting out the payments for these scuttle covers I'm doing,
Then just as i stepped away from the PC to grab lunch...

I got a text, it was from the guy i gave some parts to get sprayed, i was frigging excited to say the least, so sod lunch!

I ran down stairs grab my keys and shot to the bank on my way to collect them...

So hear they are in all there freshness :D

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1554/dscf0586small.jpg

Before i placed the rocker cover back on there was the small matter of trimming the underside of the bonnet to stop it hitting like it was before.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5916/dscf0588small.jpg

Fitted the wing mirrors/grab handle back on.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7818/dscf0595small.jpg

Trial fitted the bumpers (removed them so they can sit longer over night,as they were only painted yesterday)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8817/dscf0587small.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3566/dscf0591small.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4876/dscf0592small.jpg

Got some more bits to pick up tomorrow, and drop one last item in to him.

Let's hope the weathers good as well, as i wont to get some real work done.

Scott

[AlexW]

Looks gooooood dude.

Looks much better

[Ernie]

nice.

[Steve]

How come your rocker cover was hitting the bonnet? custom mount or something? I like that colour, is it a custom mix?

[Riggy]

very nice scotty boy :thumb:

[scott.parker]

How come your rocker cover was hitting the bonnet? custom mount or something? I like that colour, is it a custom mix?

My solid engine monts are the same as i used on my old car, and that too hit on the bonnet...

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/5378/dscf0364small2.jpg

Don't know why the solid mounts bring it up higher, they just do, but i guess it's not a bad thing, as it means less chance of popping the shafts etc.

As for the color it's a VAG color Delphine Grey Mica (I'm not lying, as i thought it was Dolphin to lol) it changes from light to almost black. :D

Scott

[craig green]

Colour on the bits looks fab Scott.

Car is really coming along, I look forward to seeing it & meeting you both at some point. :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Cheers Craig, didn't you meet me at Cheltenham that time?

Cheers Chris, and Carl, glad you like.

Scott

[J4MES]

Loving the car and the effort!! Almost there!!

[MK999]

Door handles are cool :cool: And the colour scheme is awesome :thumb: Top work :D

[scott.parker]

Just a quick update from what got done yesterday.

More shiny freshness!

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3428/dscf0597small.jpg

I got these wing's with the shell when i bought it.

The one's that were on the car were going rotten in places and in bad condition after the previous owner had used mold grips or something to pull them/roll arches for emergency clearance etc.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3715/dscf0600small.jpg

Nice aerial removal!

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1333/dscf0598small.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1882/dscf0602small.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3271/dscf0601small.jpg

Passengers side, bad dents from said mold grips.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8634/dscf0603small.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3979/dscf0605small.jpg

Now you would think i would know better then to send the new wings off to spray without trial fitting them

I was rushed into getting them to the sprayers and didn't trial fit them (cant believe i did it) so yesterday i spent age's on the drives side trying to get it to fit, there GM one's but it just didn't line up right on my car, the fixing points do, but the part that meets the grill don't, it goes under the headlight!

But finally after a few hours i got it on to an OK state.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/870/dscf0606small.jpg

The passengers side was not so bad, only had to re-drill a hole in the front panel to attach it into as the hole was to high.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4721/dscf0608small.jpg

Although the fit is a bit poor under the indicator

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4379/dscf0609small.jpg

The panel gaps are no to bad.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7702/dscf0610small.jpg

Did get some of the other side, but the SD card wouldn't load them..

Bonnet to wing gaps.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4222/dscf0611small.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9154/dscf0612small.jpg

Quite a bit of weight saving also, as the new one's have no stone guard on the back, the old one's are smothered in it!

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8676/dscf0615small.jpg

Thats all i got done yesterday as i didn't have much time on it, hope to get more done today "if" the rain holds off..

I feel like I'm getting behind, well I'm not as far along as i would like to be anyway, and the holidays 11 days away :eek:

Scott

[Pistol Pete]

Coming on well Scott. lol your wings fit better than mine dude!

[Jay]

As said, wings are a good fit.

[scott.parker]

Na there not as good as they look! lol

But there better then crap ones!

And i think the color match should be better if the rest of the car gets a clean/t-cut/wax

[Ernie]

Not bad and still keeping busy.
Good lad..

[scott.parker]

I might have to go work in the rain soon as it's not stopping, and the car wont get done without me working on it lol

[Ernie]

aint you got an awning for your folks caravan ?
Bung that up and get underneath it.

Shame you aint closer as my lockup is empty at the mo.

[scott.parker]

lol sod knows where the awning is mate, and my dad's one funny fecker, he'll moan at me if i did that, actually you've give me an idea!
My mate Mike's got a gazebo thingy...

[Ernie]

rob it lol.

[Steve]

Scott your inbox is full.

But to reply to your pm: I'll have a look in a minute for you, have you got a postcode? Dont suppose it will make a lot of difference but sometimes they need it. I think ebay couriers are about £30 for alloys.

[scott.parker]

So this morning i got some scrutineer stickers in the post, so i fitted the one's for the battery cut off, and the horn etc.
And sanded down some of the inside ready for paint.
Also fitted my rocker/cam covers back on as a nice set of stainless bolts arrived in the post also.

Then i finished off something i stared yesterday.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6625/dscf0622small.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3204/dscf0624small.jpg

Trial fit on engine, not screwed in as it's still soft etc.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9114/dscf0626small.jpg

Umm nice fresh paint, and shine bolts! :thumb:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3997/dscf0628small.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/154/dscf0630small.jpg

Need opinions on something, do i

A) Leave it as it is?

B) Sand the letters back to alloy then lacquer?

C) Paint the letters Black??

More dabbling's tomorrow.

Scott

[craig green]

Deffo don't paint em black. It'll look sheet.

The one I did years ago, I used a belt file with a scotch belt & took the surface back, really neat but semi-specialist (air)tool.

Looking lush though. TB's in grey with yellow inlet manifold would look amazing

[scott.parker]

I know the tool your on about mate, i know a guy who has one! thaks for the idea..:thumb:

Sod taking the inlet manifold apart and doing that, well not before my holiday, nor PV, maybe for billing mate ;) I'm pressed for time as it is :confused:

Scott

[scott.parker]

I just noticed in that 2nd to last pic the cam covers like a mirror, you can see the inner wing! lol

[nova ian]

:D Yeeees Scott, that is looking fresh! Love it, that yellow compliments the grey really well.

Car is looking sweet now mate, bet you can't wait to give it a good thrash!! lol

Good work Scott

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude, my theme was always Black/yellow/orange

But it changed as over time i got sick of sing black rocker covers lol

[Iain]

Just caught up on the last few updates, nice progress! It's looking pretty cool now, are you using bonnet pins on the bumpers or what?

[scott.parker]

Yes my friend

EDIT: Hang on iain, you saying it was not cool before??













lol

[Steve]

I reckon black lettering against the yellow would look really cool.

[dj_wudgey]

looks good mate pretty cool i do like the couler!!

[scott.parker]

Got a few things done today, but was out most the day, got this from the car boot at a bargain price too!

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1360/dscf0637smallp.jpg

Finished some painting inside.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6264/dscf0631smallw.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5495/dscf0633smallb.jpg

First coat got some sort of reaction, even though i prepped it well and cleaned it with panel wipe first.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9295/dscf0632smallb.jpg

Seemed to go though on the second coat.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3867/dscf0634smallw.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3362/dscf0636smalld.jpg

Then fitted the bumpers back on, though need to finish the front tomorrow, as it needs some screw/bolts into the wings.

Took more then one pic to show the difference in the mica on the bumpers

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6894/dscf0638smallf.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8241/dscf0643smalla.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5125/dscf0644smallx.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1787/dscf0645small.jpg

Get some more done tomorrow.

Scott

[nova_saloon]

shame about the run looks good though, it does happen with some paint, can get a bad batch or it was a little moist when spraying, or maybe a bit thick or to soon between coats! but looking goooood!

[scott.parker]

No picture update, but i got a coat of lacquer on the exhaust tunnel, looks fine now.

I've realised i wont have enough time to get the rear bench painted before i go on holiday,and not enough time when i get back before PV (leave next Monday,back 25th) and Ive used all the paint up,so would need to order more.

Might have enough time to get the car back together and in for mot this week if i can get it insured ASAP!

So it's all go go, what with a holiday round the corner, 10 scuttle covers to be made and posted, and a car to finish in a week! lol

Scott

[craig green]

Looks nice. What suspension is on it?

Rear could go lower....

[scott.parker]

Avo's rear Leda's front mate, it could but then it would be a Pansy show car! lol

[smcgsi16v]

That looks really nice Scott, well done for finallly almost getting there with it.
I like.

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude, yeah not far off, just needs more attention after PV etc.

Scott

[Adam]

Good stuff Scott, hope to see it at PV.

Are you using the standard Avo rear springs? How far wound down are they???
Want to get an idea of how mine will sit as my adjusters have seized, so where it sits will be where it stays lol

[ward]

liking the build ,i remember ur last one wen u turned it into an xe.
liked the suttle engine mods u done.
u got much more to do till this ones finished??

check my build,
gearheads convertable nova

[scott.parker]

Ad, yes standard AVO springs mate, and they are half way,hope that helps.

Yesterday i got round to sorting my windscreen washer problem out, the jets were blocked (so i thought) but then i think it might have been also one of the pipes, so anyway i found a lorry blade washer in the garage (think it's something i got from Baxter years ago?)
So i stuck it on, and it works good enough!

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3765/dscf0669small.jpg


Also when i was round my mate mikes at the weekend i realised he had just what i was looking for, the part that separates the air under the dash, so i had that, then couldn't be bothered to take dash apart to fit it, so i cut it in half lol I also made a blank for the center vents, then used gaffer tape to fix it all back together (OK not the best way,but meh!)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5909/dscf0660small.jpg

I then realised why the "new" heater blower i had was not working, the fuse had gone :roll: this was because the old motor had seized and blown the fuse, so i replaced the fuse and the new motor worked.

old motor

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6830/dscf0662small.jpg

I then thought to stop the rain getting back into it and doing the same i would make a cover for it. I drilled a small hole to let water out in the bottom corner.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9494/dscf0666small.jpg

Back onto the car and working.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1898/dscf0668small.jpg

Might get some better work done tomorrow, but then Ive got these scuttle covers to make...

Scott

[The Simps]

Liking the heater cover! Might have to half inch that one!

Keep up the progress!

[scott.parker]

OMG cant belive the DVLA, Ive just found out my logbook, i sent it off age's ago to get amended to show the car as a 1998cc and the engine number change/vehicle color etc... nothings been altered, so just spoke to them and if i get my car insured MOT'd i can then go to a local office and they will tax it,and send the log back to head office for the re-amendments!

What a **** about, Ive got to do this after my holiday in the one week before PV and finish the car off! lol

EDIT: It's now insured, went through Sky £570 Full comp!

[scott.parker]

Well it's all back together and in for it's M.O.T

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6828/dscf1420medium.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/407/dscf1423medium.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4984/dscf1422medium.jpg

Sat awaiting it's hazy fate!

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9321/dscf1425medium.jpg

Fingers an all are crossed..

Scott

[The Simps]

fingers crossed!

Looks good dude.

[Mike]

Looking real smart now that is mate!!

[novaload1992]

sweet!!!

[Jay]

Good lad Scott, fingers crossed.

[scott.parker]

Cheers all, I'm just ****ting my self, as the mot'er has said he's going to have some issues trying to pass the exhaust system, everything els he said is very high standard and all OK.

Scott

[Austin_Nova16]

Looks great!!

I just got my log book back from dvla saying I need an inspection document in order to change the cc's.. But I've got a mot and insurance on it. Guess I will try get some tax on it then try again...

[scott.parker]

Thats right, they wont let you change it over like you use to, just sending the form out etc, they now need you to provide evidence you have had it inspected by some one first etc, as i have to do this, then take my log book to my local DVLA tax office to complete the form with cc's and color change before they will hand over a tax disk, total ballach as I'm rushing to get it all sorted for PV.

Scott

[Adam]

Just get a vauxhall dealer to comfirm the engine number/cc in writing and send that to the dvla, sorted.


Looking very nice Scott, why is thinking of failing the exhaust???

[kevster]

thats a lot of unwanted plarver !!!! sorry to here it mate, hope you get it sorted :)

[xe Dan]

scott that wheel u got at the boot sale ive got another 3 if you want to make a full set or sell that one to me i will bring them to pv if you want o and car looks awsome

[mikey14sr]

I remember chris having a little fun when he got the car, got it all painted up with a 2L installed, then had to whip that out and refit the 1.0 to go and get the VIC done. Within 12hrs of passing the VIC the 2L was back in and getting some abuse.

[General Lee]

Very Nice, read it from start to finish, it's got me through my day at work. Hope the mot went well. Some very good ideas with heater blower cover, and loving the colour skeme.

[dhdev (Oli)]

That's looking lovely now Scott! :cool:

[Steve]

What times the MOT scott? Good luck with it :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Well about two years has passed since i bought the car, and today she's just got through the M.O.T :D

Just need the ticket so i can go sort the tax, and then get some miles on it!

Scott

[Ernie]

well done mate.
Let play time begin.

[craig green]

Good one matey. I still maintain there is no rush to building these things, if you are in it for the long term, a year or 2 is nothing.

[djbrowney]

looks very very nice fella good work !!!

[scott.parker]

Woo! All road legal, tax 6 months, and mot'd and insured!

[AlexW]

Get out and drive it!

[Jay]

Well done scott, i look forward to seeing this at PV.

[scott.parker]

Well been out it in tonight frightning the missis lol

All good fun..

Oh and the speedlines are now gone to there new home..

Onwards and upwards!

Scott

[MK999]

Really like this car, the colour caught my attention at first, but it's turned into a top quality build too! Look forward to checking it out at pv, it might even convince me to paint my interior lol

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude, glad you like it, got some nice touches left up my sleeve for PV ;)

[AlexW]

What wheels ya got now?

[Jay]

What wheels ya got now?

Some very nice ones!

[General Lee]

What wheels ya got now?

Not sure but, should be good.

[cgcr]

nice lookin car mate

[General Lee]

What wiper arm did you use for the ax wiper setup scott?

[scott.parker]

Not sure it was one i had laying around, think it was an AX one possibly??

[General Lee]

O rite no worries i will just bend the one i have, to make it sit straight. cheers anyway.

[scott.parker]

Mine don't make a full contact with the screen mate, found out it moves like a bugger at high speed last night lol

[General Lee]

lol lol does it come off the sreen like the tvr in top gear, and what sort of speed are we talking a?

linky 4.40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLAXYieCgKE

[scott.parker]

Not quite the same but not far off, was about 90 i think.

[Mike]

Scott, you coming PV int Nova chap?

[Jay]

Scott, you coming PV int Nova chap?

Yea he is Mike :thumb:

Jay.

[Mike]

Yea he is Mike :thumb:

Jay.

Sweet, been a while since i last spoke to Scott aswell :D

[Jay]

Scott, from what i saw in the PV pictures the car looked awesome, hope your happy with it! Wheels look good too, spot on chap.

Jay.

[scott.parker]

Yeah I'm very happy with how well Ive managed to get it together now, it's not quite all done, but then they never are!

Have some thing's that need doing,like a leak in the fuel system etc.

But i should have it almost all done and ready for Billing..

[Jay]

Good lad :) Have some rep for the awesome car.

[scott.parker]

lol Cheers dude, I'll clean it tomorrow and then get a few thing's done and get a load of new pictures up.

Scott

[Jay]

lol Cheers dude, I'll clean it tomorrow and then get a few thing's done and get a load of new pictures up.

Scott

That i will look forward to.

Jay.

[Steve]

Was about 3 cars behind you scott on the way into pv, shame I didnt see you on the stand but I think the weather killed the vibe of the show a bit. Car looked really good though.

Hope to see it at billing, who knows, mine might even be there! lol

[Spudly]

Cars awesome mate and sounds fantastic, i was happy listening to it while lee was picking faults with your tickover/throttle linkage lol

[chris gsi]

the car looked spot on mate,and nice to see her on the road and you enjoying it

[Mike]

Gotta give it to you Scott, fapping awesome mate!! So want your engine now though!!

[Dar]

Awesomeness! Such a great car!

[scott.parker]

Well cant be bothered to wash it today, just had other things to do.

Here's Craig Greens pic of mine on Sunday at PV

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/TAshowpics/PVS09/PV09101.jpg

But here is what i got done and did before PV.

Filler cap matched in same paint as car

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3214/dscf1063small.jpg

So to was the strut brace, and the rocker/cam cover with opel plug cover on.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9140/dscf1077small.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2483/dscf1075small.jpg

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/364/dscf1073small.jpg

I had to get all the inside cleaned up and back together, then made it look nice, and added some finishing touches.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4261/dscf1055small.jpg

Carbon door cards,with alloy handles (bough from DHdev years ago)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8389/dscf1057small.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4388/dscf1062small.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3365/dscf1065small.jpg

Foot rest and extinguisher

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3410/dscf1059small.jpg

Chopped down the Astra gear leaver cover so i could put my momo knob on, added a DIY revers leaver.

EDIT: Also relocated the ECU can see it on inner foot well drivers side.
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8705/dscf1060small.jpg

Some swing pool floats from Spain became cage padding for 2euros a length!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3268/dscf1058small.jpg

Bit of decoration on my glove box blank.

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1244/dscf1061small.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6910/dscf1066small.jpg

[scott.parker]

Then onto the out side.

Fist big change is i have sold my Speedlines, and bought some compomotive MO's, they need a good re-ferb but i gave them a quick go over my self.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/960/dscf1067small.jpg

Some Opel decals were added while i re-painted the calipers, and drums.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/1049/dscf1068small.jpg

I also added my team Opel motorsport inspired graphics onto the bonnet (could do with redoing)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2310/dscf1071small.jpg

And some pin stripe to the bumpers.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3735/dscf1069small.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4016/dscf1054small.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6585/dscf1053small.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2624/dscf1052small.jpg

That's all for now, though i do have a few things to get done before Billing, and i really need a job ASAP!

Scott

[MK999]

I was wanting to look round this at PV but I didn't recognise it with the changes and it never clicked until I saw the pics thread, i was about 6 foot away when you had it started up lol Least i'll know the plate to look for at billing :)

[scott.parker]

Doh! lol

Well i might have sold the plate by then, I'm so so skint...

[nathan.]

Looks brill Scott, you up for doing a trackday soon?

[nova ian]

Scott I think I am in love with your car lol lol

Those decals on the bonnet look great, different to the norm without being ott, looks real good mate, you've done a top notch job on the finishing touches

Great car, well done :thumb:

[Graeme]

How is the smooth cap done Scott?

[scott.parker]

Cheers Nathan, Ian glad you like it.
Nathan, i would love to get on track as soon as i have a job mate, as I'm totally skint now..

Graeme,
Cheep as chips halfords filler cap, take the cover off it, then get some thin steel sheet spin a perfect circle on it thats the right size for the filler cap hole, mark out your key hole and drill it out, curve it in on the edges to the lock, and the outer edge.
Fix it to the cap with metal putty glue.

[mikec123]

Pics look really good dude top job!:thumb:

[Graeme]

Graeme,
Cheep as chips halfords filler cap, take the cover off it, then get some thin steel sheet spin a perfect circle on it thats the right size for the filler cap hole, mark out your key hole and drill it out, curv it in on the edges to the lock, and the outer edge.
Fix it to the cap with meteal putty glue.

I think your making that sound a bit easier than it was, the edges are beveled of perfectly

[Southie]

What an absolutely fantastic car. Love it. :cool:

Change your header water though as it's matching your paint colour. :D

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9140/dscf1077small.jpg

[Jay]

Loving the new pics Scott.

Jay.

[scott.parker]

What an absolutely fantastic car. Love it. :cool:

Change your header water though as it's matching your paint colour. :D

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9140/dscf1077small.jpg


lol it's that pink type ultra high temperature stuff! Does go a bit off color though after a while, think i could maybe need new rad, might have some rust in it?

[scott.parker]

Loving the new pics Scott.

Jay.

Cheers mate :)

[garethcolley]

Looks great, are you keeping the wheels white? I think you should spray them the same colour as your bumpers. Would look awesome.

[scott.parker]

Think I'm sticking with them being white mate, as they look bigger, and more hardcore motorsport!

It's the only color MO's should be :thumb:
Will be getting them sand blasted and powder coated though.

Scott

[Iain]

Was impressed with your car at PV, love the finishing touches you've made to it, especially the bonnet decals.

[Ernie]

well done scott but were have me stickers got to lol x x

[scott.parker]

Not sent them yet mate lol, I'll pop them in post later mate.

Cheers iain, glad you like it mate, got other bits that need doing before Billing.

[The Simps]

Liking the car Scott. Like the little touches like the cut out crossmember done in black with the png sticker.

[novaload1992]

very nice

[Ben]

didnt know this car was still about, looking good!

[scott.parker]

didnt know this car was still about, looking good!

Well in theory it's a "different" car, yes it's the same shell Chris use to own, but it's a different cage, wheels, bumpers, suspension, seats, engine, fuel tank..etc etc, Everything bar the main shell.

But i get what your saying, glad you approve mate ;)

[Ben]

lol might not be the same wheels but chris did have MO's on it at one point.

Know what you mean though.

[Adam]

Looked well at Pv Scott!

Sounded well down the A45 too! :cool: :cool:

[greg1.4]

looks good!

[Cle]

Love the look of this car :thumb: The bonnet decal and the yellow pinstriping on the bumpers just looks amazing :D

[scott.parker]

Well i noticed the other day that even though i had cut the under side of the bonnet twice it was still catching, so...

From this.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5916/dscf0588small.jpg

Causing this.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5814/dscf1201s.jpg

To this!

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2548/dscf1198p.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3337/dscf1200z.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9678/dscf1202.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5746/dscf1204z.jpg

While the primer was out, i went over some area's i treated for surface rust.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7163/dscf1205l.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/226/dscf1207l.jpg

And put the primer on some area's I'm getting ready for touch ups.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1760/dscf1209.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8439/dscf1208i.jpg

Thats all.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Top coat and lacquered by hand, not too bad, better then the **** they were!

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6383/dscf1210.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2910/dscf1211z.jpg

got a few other things done, still a bit left to get it ready for Billing.

Scott

[Iain]

Is that a common problem on XEs? You're using a normal drivers side conversion mount?

[Adam]

Depends on what mount you use /\


Can everyone else see the pictures? Or is it just my net connection

[novaxe235]

i can see them fine.

[scott.parker]

Is that a common problem on XEs? You're using a normal drivers side conversion mount?

Iain, well on my old one i had the "conversion" engine mount on the car, as in the steal bracket you get, but it's holes were in a **** position and use to twist the engine in the bay.
When i went to solid mounts on the old car i found i could no longer use the conversion mount bracket as it was way way out!

So it on a normal xe engine mount with the solid mounts, the cam side one has been dropped down using 1x1 box as it was too high, both gear box one's were fine.

But as with my old car that engine side solid mount is still to high and was touching on the bonnet, i have seen this on other car's, I'm not sure if all the owners are aware it was happening, but you could see there cam cover/and rubber bit had worn through.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Well today a I received a Vauxhall Monterey bonnet scoop from of Pillar, cheers dude, will look good when slapped on the F/G bonnet i have.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6668/dscf0005p.jpg

And i also finally sorted the Opel spark plug cover out.

It took me quite some time and sweat to get the paint sanded down to the alloy again.
It's not 100% perfect to which I'm annoyed slightly, as i was sanding it with wet and dry bits of alloy got stick in the paper and gouged out deeper scratches back into it more then i was smoothing out, so it took ages to get it to how it is.

I then masked the lettering up (used electrical tape, cheers for that idea Spud) Sprayed the cover in yellow again, then let that dry, and have now applied three coats of lacquer to it.

Think it's finished, looks alright.

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5764/dscf0001.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4125/dscf0004p.jpg

Still got lots to do before next Friday. :eek:

Scott

[Plug]

another way of getting the letters alloy would have been to paint it all the use some wet and dry 'Wet' and rub evenly over the raised lettering :thumb:

Yellow looks Ace

[scott.parker]

another way of getting the letters alloy would have been to paint it all the use some wet and dry 'Wet' and rub evenly over the raised lettering :thumb:

Yellow looks Ace

I did do that mate, i just left if all yellow before as didnt have to do it before PV.

Scott

[mikey14sr]

Just found a pic of it from Billing 2006!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/e6bb5cbb.jpg (http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/novaco/e6bb5cbb.jpg)

[NovaGuy1400SRi]

Scott, sorry if its been asked before but what petrol cap is it you're using?

Car looks amazing by the way :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Custome made dude.

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3214/dscf1063small.jpg


Cheep as chips halfords filler cap, take the cover off it, then get some thin steel sheet spin a perfect circle on it thats the right size for the filler cap hole, mark out your key hole and drill it out, curve it in on the edges to the lock, and the outer edge.
Fix it to the cap with metal putty glue

[NovaGuy1400SRi]

cool, cheers, looks a bit like a pug 106 one, tried my bro's 106 one the other night but no good lol

[supernovaxe]

very nice mate, just read through, uve done well

[scott.parker]

Not so much an update but more a post Billing faff pre Combe etc.

Got this the other day ready for track days, same as Oli Dankers, top stuff!

DogCam Cage Clamp

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1748/dscf0017smally.jpg

Did a trial (http://www.youtube.com/user/scottparker80)

And took some pics down by the Avon.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7456/dscf0083cpysmall.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1527/dscf0065small.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/529/dscf0066usesmall.jpg

lol got some right funny looks!

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5812/dscf0096cpysmall.jpg

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/4213/dscf0095cpysmall.jpg

Scott

[SRimon]

I recognise that spot from yor Scott.

Nice looking motor, very nice in fact, needed Comp's over Speedlines.

[scott.parker]

What you recognize the place i took the pics?

The building in the back ground on last pics (the one you can see through my windows) was on a TV program about it etc.


Cheers dude, yeah comps do look allot more "hard core"
Scott

[Benn]

Mount seems good, cool choon. Hunky arms.. lol


Nova looks great. Whats on the toeing eye?

[scott.parker]

lol Cheers Benn, it's a TOW and Arrow sticker.

Scott

[SRimon]

What you recognize the place i took the pics?

The building in the back ground on last pics (the one you can see through my windows) was on a TV program about it etc.


Nah I swear ive seen pics of silky in the same spot no?

[chris gsi]

looking very nice big change from when we went to pick it up

looking forward to seeing it on track for the first of meny outings

[Adam]

Nice pics.
That cam mount seems spot on, i must get one.

[scott.parker]

Nah I swear ive seen pics of silky in the same spot no?

Sorry dude nope, i was/and probably will take it to the location your thinking of, the only reason i took it to the location in the pics is some one's broke the fence at the car park there, so i could get the car near the river. ;)

Chris, yes mate the car has come on a hell of allot since April, i just thought sod it and got stuck in, is almost looking the part now, just need to make it the part.

Scott

[Cle]

Those pics are unreal mate, Like your car so much :thumb:

Rep if i can

[scott.parker]

Cheers dude!

[djbrowney]

the car looks the shizzle mate awsome work !!!

[craig green]

Quality vid Scott, cam holder looks ideal.

[scott.parker]

Cheers Craig, I'm starting to get the itchy to make the body work smarter! oh no...lol

[Adam]

Theres nowt wrong with the bodywork!!!!

[Benn]

I'm starting to get the itchy to make the body work smarter! oh no...lol

Yeah it all looked good at Billing.

[scott.parker]

Theres nowt wrong with the bodywork!!!!

Rusty patches on drivers sill, bottom of both doors is bubbling, and the rear arch lips are starting too bubble too.

So after the repairs are done might as well spray the hole car! lol

[nova ian]

Pictures are great Scott, and the noise in that video of the Tb's is beaut!!

Car looks great, and no nova's complete without a bit of bubbling! lol

Top stuff mate

[scott.parker]

Took her for a quick spin earlier, i need to buy some exhaust hanger's tomorrow, my two middle section one's have gone walk abouts some ware at some point, i hit the mid section on a bump at 60mph (OK i know it's low but it should not hit the floor) Do want to get either new system or mine re-shaping etc as it's too low ware it used to go round the OEM linkage..

Scott