Slingys GSI

[slingy]

Hi people been on here since 2004 and have hardly used the site,the last nova i had was my GTE with xe which sadly got smashed!I have just bought myself a nova gsi last week all the way to london for it,43k mint standard in silver,have suspension and wheels waiting to go on it,i felt 17 again driving a nova lol Brings back good memories :thumb:Have started to strip it to see whats lurking behind bumpers ect.

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[vaughanmc]

Looks like quite a tidy shell :)

[burgo]

looks bludy good so far

[SRimon]

where the hell did you see that lol

[slingy]

Looks like quite a tidy shell :)

It is mate thanks where about in ayr are u?

[TIDGE]

great find mate:thumb:

[burgo]

what bodywork has it had dont cos i can see the quarters have been painted

[nova23]

Looks pretty fresh, new quarter panel by the looks of it.

[maxlee]

looks good :thumb:

whats the plans for it?

[vaughanmc]

It is mate thanks where about in ayr are u?

I'm in Cumnock mate - About 25mins away from you :)

Would be good to meet up with the Nova's like

[meritlover]

this nova is a beautiful example it is most clean. one of the nicest ones i have seen today.
looks like the rear panel has been replaced/repaired as there are some drillings on the spot weldings.

[craig green]

I agree it mightve seen bodywork but it looks well done to me. Nice solid example.

[7ova]

pm sent mate:)

[slingy]

what bodywork has it had dont cos i can see the quarters have been painted

Could have done mate no idea,im planning on painting the 2 sides quarter is slightly different colour on the drivers side

[slingy]

Couple more pics

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0621.jpg

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[John]

nice car cheif! what engine plans do you have?

[slingy]

nice car cheif! what engine plans do you have?

I would like to put carbs,4 branch,and cam on the 1600 engine,had xe nova before i just think they are to comman now

[jamessri]

Lovely looking GSi,i hope when your selling it,you don't advertise it with 43k on it;)

[vaughanmc]

Looks good mate, where abouts are you in Ayr ?

[slingy]

Looks good mate, where abouts are you in Ayr ?

In the centre mate,u prob know my old car its a red astra gte 16v with white speedlines,the guy is from aucanleck(spelling)lol

[slingy]

Lovely looking GSi,i hope when your selling it,you don't advertise it with 43k on it;)

What do u mean mate

[vaughanmc]

Aye I see the red Astra quite a lot mate

Need to come up one time in the Nova once its done :)

[slingy]

Aye I see the red Astra quite a lot mate

Need to come up one time in the Nova once its done :)

Im hoping to have it on the road for the 1st of march

[vaughanmc]

Ideal mate, not too long like

Would be good to come and see it or you come and see mine (since I can't drive)

I'll be keeping a wee eye on this post

[Steve]

Looks very nice, hope the rest is that clean.

Carbs would ideal for a 1600, I might have a 4 branch and straight through exhaust to sell you if my car doesnt sell complete soon. :thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

nice find mate, lovely example of a clean gsi.

iain

[BenNova]

nice find mate that is mint.

[belly257]

nice gsi that :thumb:

[slingy]

Seats out to get washed.
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A must for novas!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0646.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Looks good mate, when do you think it'l be on the road ?

[slingy]

Looks good mate, when do you think it'l be on the road ?

Im hoping the 1st of march

[vaughanmc]

Ideal, then you can come and show me it - Hopefully mine will be on the road by then as well :)

[slingy]

Im waiting on my mate painting it thats holding me back from doing all the other things

[stuartyj21]

lovely find slingy thats a really clean car you have, love the speedlines best of luck doing the car up:thumb:

[slingy]

lovely find slingy thats a really clean car you have, love the speedlines best of luck doing the car up:thumb:

cheers mate

[RYAN16V]

nice

very nice let me but it?

i want a gsi now?

anyone know of a cheap one?

[slingy]

nice

very nice let me but it?

i want a gsi now?

anyone know of a cheap one?

lol ive just got it mate

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Another Scottish Nova owner, I think we're in double figures now. ha ha

Cracking looking car there, great find and nothing more rewarding than taking them away from our southern cousins.

[elgonko]

aparently i've got your old nova slingy!

a red f-plate 1300sr!
bought it from big paul in ayr a few months ago as a project but aint got round to startin it yet!

[chrisnovaturbo]

nice one there mate.

[vaughanmc]

aparently i've got your old nova slingy!

a red f-plate 1300sr!
bought it from big paul in ayr a few months ago as a project but aint got round to startin it yet!

Another Scottish member/owner lol

Keep them coming :)

[slingy]

aparently i've got your old nova slingy!

a red f-plate 1300sr!
bought it from big paul in ayr a few months ago as a project but aint got round to startin it yet!

Cant think of it mate.

[slingy]

Dropped the car off tonight to get painted :D :thumb:

[slingy]

Some pics of the prep work,small ding on the drivers quarter and some heavy scratches behind the side skirt.Ariel hole on the wing flushed.Sould be painted by sunday cant wait.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0650.jpg

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New GSI door stickers from Vauxhall

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[nov4801]

looking good mate

[adam c]

looks good.didnt know you could still get the stickers from vauxhall?

[Adam]

Looking well

[vaughanmc]

Looks class mate, you'l need to come and see me one time :)

[stuartyj21]

looking good mate looks like a really good car you found:thumb:

[SRimon]

Spot on so far ;)

[wilson_sri]

looks good.didnt know you could still get the stickers from vauxhall?
Neither did i! Have i read the part number right, 90330179? Just before i check with vauxhall.

[slingy]

Thats the one mate ?14 each

[djbrowney]

very nice clean car mate, hope mine looks that clean one day, good luck with getting it on the road lol

[Plug]

MINTER you are one lucky B@stard lol

wishing mint nova's where available in devon lol

[slingy]

Some more pics,was worried with the lack of space in the garage,but it turned out excelent,well happy,will take some better pics,hope to have it on the road next week :D

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0678.jpg
Whats missing?

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Base coat^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^




mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm shiney
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[John]

top paint finish for a home garage job!

[slingy]

top paint finish for a home garage job!

I know mate hasnt been flattened and polished yet,so will look even better:D

[Adam]

Fook me, top work for a garage job.

[areofall]

Looking great, would you have not been better to remove the door lock and handle before painting her?

[DW-Nova]

Nice car you have there mate, not being funny but is the paint going to be ok, considering that your painting it in a dusty garage, it looks good on the pictures but that dosnt really tell the truth hey. perhaps it'll look ok once it flatted and polished tho.

[vaughanmc]

Looking good mate - You'l defo have to come up and see me when you have it on the road :)

[slingy]

Nice car you have there mate, not being funny but is the paint going to be ok, considering that your painting it in a dusty garage, it looks good on the pictures but that dosnt really tell the truth hey. perhaps it'll look ok once it flatted and polished tho.

Yeah mate my mate has been painting in that garage for years,with no problems

[slingy]

Looking great, would you have not been better to remove the door lock and handle before painting her?

I should have yes,but i forgot to,and they were taped up when i went to see it,doh

[areofall]

I should have yes,but i forgot to,and they were taped up when i went to see it,doh

Don' get me wrong I wasn't trying to find fault but it's the simple things we forget about, really love the motor and can't wait to see the finished machine. Good ones are hard to find especially with this milage.

[wilson_sri]

Thats the one mate ?14 each
Cheers mate, got them ordered today :thumb:

Paint looks cracking! Especially for a garage job :cool:
You gona be heading down to pvs or billing this year in it?

[jay xe]

:cry:wish my car was that color

[slingy]

Cheers mate, got them ordered today :thumb:

Paint looks cracking! Especially for a garage job :cool:
You gona be heading down to pvs or billing this year in it?

Yeah mate been going for the last 4 years always been in a astra mk2 gte 16v.Never had a nova at the shows :thumb:

[slingy]

:cry:wish my car was that color

Paint it lol

[slingy]

Well got the car back thursday night and built it back up yesterday and on the road,im well chuffed with the finished results,enjoy the pictures :D

Flat blade wipers which are amazing!
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Cleaned up the spare wheel
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New door skickers
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[slingy]

Original floor mats
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Super shiney
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Front end
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[slingy]

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16v Astra gte brakes
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Interior cleaned up well

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[John]

awesome ride dude!

[slingy]

And my fav pic :)

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[slingy]

awesome ride dude!

Cheers mate im very happy how its turned out

[Martin]

nice one buddy looks spot on..

[slingy]

Ill be moving on to the engine next ;)

[Dave.]

looks 110% mitn mate, bloody good example of a gsi, my fave standard looker by far :thumb:

will she be going pvs? would like to check her out lol

[slingy]

looks 110% mitn mate, bloody good example of a gsi, my fave standard looker by far :thumb:

will she be going pvs? would like to check her out lol

yeah ill be there mate:thumb:

[brucer]

very nice.good luck with the rest.

[slingy]

very nice.good luck with the rest.

Thanks mate:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks good lad - When you bringing it up ? :)

[slingy]

Looks good lad - When you bringing it up ? :)

Dont know mate ive no money left now lol

[stevie78]

if u ever see a bloke in a black focus staring at the car some where in ayr it will be melol looks spot on:thumb:

[areofall]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0698.jpg







16v Astra gte brakes


Interior cleaned up well





Would be seen dead in this!!!lol

Speedlines are beautiful!

[slingy]

if u ever see a bloke in a black focus staring at the car some where in ayr it will be melol looks spot on:thumb:

Cool mate lol

[GTE999]

just seen this car in the flesh. spot on with the paint job mate. cheers for the alloys and other parts buddy.

craig

[slingy]

just seen this car in the flesh. spot on with the paint job mate. cheers for the alloys and other parts buddy.

craig

No probs matey:thumb:

[Adam]

That looks properly cool.

[Mike.]

thats a fantastic car :thumb:

[ade]

Top job there matey - looks absolutely stunning! Did a garage respray myself and know the perils but that's come out a treat!

We Scottish lads will need to get together and head down to PV as a oner!

[vaughanmc]

Will yours be done for PV Ade - I think mine will be, hopefully

[ade]

nah - I'm gonna be pushing it for trax tbh...prob with a build like mine is you cant really plan as once you do one thing something else comes up or sends me off on a tangent!

lol

[16v Nova Kev]

:D that is a minter m8 novas are getting really rare up here keep up the good work. I keep seeing an old guy over here he must be 60 he has got a red gsi j plate im going to ask him if he will sell me it :thumb:

[slingy]

:D that is a minter m8 novas are getting really rare up here keep up the good work. I keep seeing an old guy over here he must be 60 he has got a red gsi j plate im going to ask him if he will sell me it :thumb:

lol mate the auld yin knows his cars

[vaughanmc]

lol

[jay xe]

that is super cool matey

[slingy]

Fitted some mk4 astra mud flaps on the front,still to fit the rear ones.

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[Adam]

:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Awsome :)

[sport]

Just noticed this thread the car looks great, well done.

[sport]

Just noticed this thread the car looks great, well done.

[slingy]

Well today i was busy with the nova,my heaters were only working on speed 3,so a trip to the breakers,and found a nova with the blower and resister(spelling),fitted and its sorted now.:thumb: But my heating was never brilliant so i went to Vauxhall and got a thermostat,water pump and timing belt,fitted all the parts, freash anti freeze,and job done heating is spot on now and working on speed 1,2 and 3 so im chuffed,heres some pics enjoy:thumb:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/slingyturbo/100_0851.jpg

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Nice purchase at the weekend :)
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Back together with a K&N for some noise,its too quiet lol

[slingy]

Also fitted my rear mud flaps as well :D

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[Neil 08]

loving this car, havent seen as tidy a gsi in ages

[slingy]

loving this car, havent seen as tidy a gsi in ages

Thanks mate my next step is tidying up the engine bay,with some fresh paint and some shiney parts :D

[vaughanmc]

Will be awsome to see this out on the road mate

You'l need to come up sometime once its done - It gets better and better each time this car :)

[Adam]

Nice :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

You taking this to the Scottish Nova meet on the 13th April ?

[GTE999]

Cars looking good mate. Mudflaps are a nice touch.

[meritlover]

the flaps are nice.
they are not like big items fitted to rally replica cars and busses.

[RYAN16V]

fancy selling your 3 spokes matey?

[keniffer]

didnt think i would see this car again!!! i only sold it a couple of months ago! unfortunately it has done 143k not 43k when i had it! there was loads of service history to show this but im guessing it was misplaced. i was surprised to see it has changed hands 3times since i owned it but pleased to see it is being well cared for as i spent a fair amount of time on it myself!

[16v Nova Kev]

:bullsht:

[vaughanmc]

How did you get on with selling the car mate ?

[7ova]

seen it on ebay and piston heads a month or so back around £2500

[novag51]

ive seen this car about, its up here in inverness. from one end of the country to the other?!

[vaughanmc]

Sounds like it could be :)

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

ive seen this car about, its up here in inverness. from one end of the country to the other?!

Yea a boy from black isle has it, last time i seen it was a few weeks ago outside highland bodyshop covered in big primer patches lol must off been getting more paint lol