Facelift

[nova_carb]

hey,i have a mk1 nova but dont like the look of the front. i was thinking of changing it to the mk2 front. is this straight forward to do or is there anything different between them...:confused::confused:

[Jack]

Straightforward swap of parts :)

You will need:

Headlamps
Headlamp clips (the white clips under the headlight)
Indicators
Grille
Bumper
Front wings

Bear in mind some Mk2 headlamps come with load levelling motors, if you want to use these you'll need additional wiring and the level control switch; but its not an essential part.

[lj]

aren't the wings different too?

[Jack]

Yep, thats why they're on the list as well.


lol

[craig green]

Or just ahve a word with yourself & convince your mind that mk1 is the way forwards!

[Jeff16v]

Personally, i'd keep the MK1. MK2's are more common.

[nova_carb]

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/nova_carb/22022008473.jpg

opinions...? the wheels are temperary....and im gettin clear indicators for it soon...amber is a bit too much for me...:) oh and im ridding those horrible brackets...:wtf::wtf: i dont even know what there for...:confused:

[dave.gsi]

don't you dare 'mark 2' it :wtf:

mk1's are sooo much better than mk2.

and the money you would spend on doing it you can spend on something decent instead, like lowering springs or some decent brakes :thumb:

[Jack]

That looks like its already been lowered.

I'd say leave that a Mk1 tbh and get yourself ahold of an early type SR front valance. Is the car brown?

Those brackets look like mounts for rally lamps btw.

[nova_carb]

ive got lowering springs but they seem to do nuthing...lollol

there not in in that pic tho...:roll:

also how would i go about removing the badges on the boot....:confused::confused:

is it straight forward?

oh and opinions on the car please...(just bought it today):thumb::thumb:

[nova_carb]

and yes unfortunatly the car is brown BUT...

"DONT FROWN BECAUSE ITS BROWN" lollol

its not bin lowered yet and just needs an overall clean and should look better ill try find some more pics...:thumb::thumb:

[Jack]

I like the fact its brown :D

Badges on boot, gently heat them up with a hairdrier, and use a plastic scraper, cloth and little bit of meths to remove any glue residue.

[nova_carb]

needs a bit of attension..im goin to take off the door handles and spray them as they are a bit rough...also theres small stickers on every window of the car which need removing...also bits of trim need touching up.also,does anyone know where i can get an alloy fuel cap? cheers :thumb:http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/nova_carb/22022008472.jpg

[dave.gsi]

i'm definately a 'brown' man (ooo errr!) lol

because its brown though, you have to keep things 'old school' for it to look good. a brown mk1 is cool. a brown mk2 is definately not cool!

simple things like an early tailgate (if it doesn't allready have one?), snow plough front bumper, a decent set of wheels and a good clean should be first on your list

[nova_carb]

im all for old school but im seriously thinking of ditching the 'amber indicators' for clear ones....opinions...also the chrome strip on the door below the window...ditch or keep? opinions please...:)

[just vaux trev]

ditch the strip unless you can find the rear to match,
i'd go clear inicators unpainted sr/gte front bumper same rear,
wheels that suit (not 17's) 14's:thumb: and deck it

[just vaux trev]

and rid o that arial

[Jack]

Make it look like this :D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/brown_nova.jpg

[nova_carb]

Make it look like this :D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/brown_nova.jpg what bumper is that? its not my style imo anyone got any ideas on what wheels would suit...? cheers guys!

[dave.gsi]

Make it look like this :D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/brown_nova.jpg


oh yeah, now we are talking! that is 'old schoo'l :D

[Mushy]

Converting MK1 - MK2......! ARE YOU MAD ...? ? ?

[nova_carb]

Yeah i suppose your right...i'd be correct in saying that my mk1 is the 'only' mk1 in my area..! all the mk2's belong to people i dont like or ginger's lol
(i mean no offence to anyone)

[dave.gsi]

all the mk2's belong to ginger's


haha f*cking legend lol lol

[just vaux trev]

Make it look like this :D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/brown_nova.jpg
thats the way to go if you keep it brown
a kit will just not go with the colour

[nova_carb]

well tbh im not a fan of steelies...lol
i like the idea of it being heavily slammed though..:)

[LEWI007]

omg i love those front bumpers its the same as a Nova sport front end the brackets are for spot lights if i were you i would leave it and get some slabs on and lower it i wish it were mine i love those front ends.

[nova_carb]

Cheers mate....im not fond of the brackets...mainly because there rusted myt use the non-rusted parts and make some new brackets...:)