Benn's on going build

[Benn]

Sat morning the roof was check then had a light skim of stopper over the welds as it was perfect. The the whole roof was high build primered.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_8933.jpg

Spent this evening flatting the roof off. One thing i hated about working in the bodyshop was flatting off primer, its a hateful job and i really hate it. Did it all with a long block to make sure its ripple free.
All ready for paint now.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_8954.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom2.jpg

Wanted to re wire my fuel pump for a while, as it was done quickly the first time and wasn't very neat at all.

Dan was able to find me some wire.. See "some" to be enough to do 2 Nova's.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom9.jpg

Nice and thick core.

Untidy and badly run,

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom12.jpg

Had 3 joins in too..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom13.jpg

[Benn]

No the plug wiring had been cut and joined from the guy before.. It was very badly done. It fell off the crimp when pushed out..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom15.jpg

Re soldered. So that the same gauge wiring does all the feed, so from plug run in to the fuse box (own fuse in spare hole) then to the pump.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom18.jpg

Way way better.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom19.jpg

So its been re routed to be much tidier,
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom12.jpg

Under side.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom21.jpg

As in pic above the ground was re made too, was in the chassis leg. But what better ground is there than the battery, as its almost right above the battery it was run to it.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom22.jpg

Much better and safer.

Now while the side trims is out, i've cleaned it fully with a good scrub and these looked very tidied..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom7.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom6.jpg

To all nice and stained black... Mucho better.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Fuelpumpwiringloom8.jpg

[peester]

hi benn think ill be mithering you about the job u did with the fuel pump wire,.. nice work as per..

[Benn]

You'll be what? Cheers.

[peester]

hmm ive had this before where people in the south arent familar with mithering..
pestering then.. questioning lol.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking good dude!

[Benn]

Ah ok dude, ask away when ever.


Cheers J.

[discoinferno]

nice work ben

[Benn]

Cheers dude. Finding out tonight when it can be painted.

[ben doodar]

Great work benn. X

[Southie]

More good work Benn its looks like they've done a good job of the roof :)

This is going to look even better when you get the louvres sorted ;)

[Benn]

They? They? Only bit i didn't do was the welding.. (i re skimmed it as it wasn't 100%smooth)


Great work benn. X

Thank you xx


Roofs gonna be painted thrus night. :)

[Southie]

They? They? Only bit i didn't do was the welding.. (i re skimmed it as it wasn't 100%smooth)
lol I'll rephrase then, you've done bloody well Benn shame you didn't learn to skim and needed a helping hand, they've done a good job of finishng of YOUR good work lol

[Benn]

lol i didn't need it, Paul just cracked on. Stopping him would have been rude :p

[Nick J]

Nice work their dude! ;)

Nick.

[ben doodar]

Did you paint the car benn? + have you got a thread from when the car was still red.

[Benn]

Cheers Nick,

I my self didn't no, wouldn't be able to paint it my self as i want it perfect. So i know i wouldn't be happy with anything i can do. Even tho my paint work flat and polishes up ok.. I'd be too judgemental oh it on my car.. If that makes sense.

My Mig build thread as more.. Has the painting the first time. But i lost alot of the bodywork pics when my hdd died and photobucket had a fail.

First thread..

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-talk/188652-few-more-progess-pics-56k.html

A painted one,

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-talk/189107-painted-inside-nova.html

Full thread.

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/314761-my-novas-rebirth.html

[Jeff16v]

good work chap, does he blow it in? can you tell once its done?

[Benn]

What? Do you mean the roof?

Whole thing will be painted, back masked under the roof rails and blow/blended down the A pillars. You wont see a thing.

[Jeff16v]

What? Do you mean the roof?

Whole thing will be painted, back masked under the roof rails and blow/blended down the A pillars. You wont see a thing.

meant to say roof, i need to get some bits done and wondered whether a blow in shows or not, i've only ever got the entire shell done. most of the repairs i've seen show shade changes.

[craig green]

hmm ive had this before where people in the south arent familar with mithering.

I thought I was the only one that used that word... lol

good work Benn.

[Shaun]

Benn do you have any clearance issues with the turbo wheels?

[Ernie]

Hi Benn
Dont mean to pick faults but the power feed for the fuel pump should go down the passenger side then through a small gromit in the boot strait to the pump.
Apart from that great work as normal..

[Benn]

meant to say roof, i need to get some bits done and wondered whether a blow in shows or not, i've only ever got the entire shell done. most of the repairs i've seen show shade changes.

You shouldn't see anything with a blow in, but being black will make it harder. I'd get the roof painted to be safe.

Cheers Craig.


Benn do you have any clearance issues with the turbo wheels?

Only cause i've made it low. Remember turbo rims are the same size as Speedlines.


Hi Benn
Dont mean to pick faults but the power feed for the fuel pump should go down the passenger side then through a small gromit in the boot strait to the pump.
Apart from that great work as normal..

Why? You'd be running it right the way under the dash then.. My way it comes out of the fuse box and down the sill. The gromit under the seat pan is the only one that goes to under the car.. And it runs with the battery cable and stays away from the speaker wires too.

[Big_Chap]

benn, gen me up on how you fitted your fans mate, ive just got the same ones in twin 9" but only came with the plastic clips as if you were to screw it into something, should there not be some sort of racket tie type fixing that feeds through the rad fins?

***EDIT! found the problem, extra fitting kit also required, would have been handy to have that on the advert! will struggle to get them in place for 1/4 mile action on sunday now!


ps. good work as always!

[Benn]

Mine push thru the holes on the fan, thru the rad. On the back you should have a square bit of plastic with a hole in it, that slides down the plastic finger thing.
Like a cable tie..


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Cars in the bay all masked up ready to be painted in the morning.

[dj_wudgey]

looks good in tv this month matey lol!!

[Benn]

Cheers dude, they took a load of pics..

[scott.parker]

Has this just been featured then? TV will probably be out tomo then for me.

Scott

[dj_wudgey]

yea you not got the mag yet?? looks nice as allways mate!!

[scott.parker]

When was it out?

[Benn]

Nope, have talked to Dougie a few times, last year at Billing they took loads of pics and it was in the Billing round up page saying watch this space kinda thing.

Maybe he's waiting for me to stop changing stuff for 5mins.. lol

[dj_wudgey]

are the vids you posted up a wile back the vids to the rr day that got featured??

[Benn]

Erm... Might be i cant remember.. I'll find the vid.

[Benn]

Car was all masked up last night but had a small reaction on the roof so had to wait till this morning. So i rocked up there at 7this morning, heated screen in hand..

Big thanks to Keith and Steve, it was all painted.

This where taken after i got home (rest are one my phone) Still needs to be flat and polished. Which is tomorrows job.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Rooffinishedandscreen3.jpg

Ripples almost 100% gone.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Rooffinishedandscreen4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Rooffinishedandscreen2.jpg

Cheers to Nick J too for the txt tips too.
Got my brand new heated screen (cheers Sparkie) and brand new screen rubber fitted (cheers Mark) You can just see the lines..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Rooffinishedandscreen.jpg

Boning the rubber to the glass wasn't fun and very messy too.

Found these when i got home too :) Xe inlet cam here we come... (cheers Chris)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Pullys2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Pullys.jpg

Now gonna put the sun roof and heat lining back in... Eek!

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nope, have talked to Dougie a few times, last year at Billing they took loads of pics and it was in the Billing round up page saying watch this space kinda thing.

Maybe he's waiting for me to stop changing stuff for 5mins.. lol
The same happened to me with my saloon so i let retro cars have it in the end!

The roof looks good too btw

[NovaLad]

Nice work...
You taking this to PVS?

Heated screen is cool! is it a GSi top tint heated screen or is that a before pic?

[Benn]

Yes going to Pv, Its a top tint heated screen.



The same happened to me with my saloon so i let retro cars have it in the end!

The roof looks good too btw

Take took two great pics at Billing too, almost had a page..lol

Cheers J

[Connor]

Nice work Benn :thumb:

[Edd]

The quality of your work never fails to inspire me Benn,

Always enjoy following your updates.

Edd.

[NovaLad]

Yes going to Pv, Its a top tint heated screen.




Take took two great pics at Billing too, almost had a page..lol

Cheers J

Can't wait to see it in the flesh then Benn.

[Benn]

Cheers Connor,

Thank you very much Edd, always nice to hear after working hard.
It will look better tomoz after a flat and polish.



Can't wait to see it in the flesh then Benn.

Come find it and me.

[Nick J]

Lovely fella...... No probs on tips as always Im happy to help when and where I can. Paint pulleys arden then cut cambelt cover to suit maybe? I have measurements of said holes positioning should you decide to go down that route. :)

Nick.

[Benn]

lol my pulleys now are painted. Dont really like the holes in the cover tho incase anything gets in them.

Cheers too :)

[Southie]

Coming along nicely Benn as always ;)

[Benn]

Thank you :)

[Nick J]

Arms aching dude? lol

Nick.

[Iain]

Looking great Mr Ben, just out of interest how is the roof painted - is the paint blended in to the pillars?

[Adam]

Niceee and shinyyy

[Benn]

Nick, my shoulders are killing!

Iain, it was back masked under the rail and then yes blended down the A and C pillars.

Ad, isn't bad...

[Benn]

So woke up this morning.. Big stretch and tweak muscle between my shoulders hurt like hell. Great.

But cracked on. Roof was ready for a flatting off and polishing up, my garage door works well to show a reflection..

Gun finish.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing13.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing12.jpg

Started flatting it off.. Really didn't help my shoulders.. Small bits of dust comming out.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing14.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing19.jpg

Tested it with a buff but wasn't happy...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing114.jpg

Gave it a bit more sanding, then buffed.

[Benn]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing119.jpg

You can see from the lines in the door, almost all the orange peels gone.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing120.jpg

Spoiler done..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Flattingandpolishing125.jpg

All cleaned off, looks ok. I think.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/FlattingandpolishingtheRoof26.jpg

Think that's flat..?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/FlattingandpolishingtheRoof22.jpg

Isn't bad.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/FlattingandpolishingtheRoof29.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/FlattingandpolishingtheRoof210.jpg

On the inside where the rust was, i've used a zink etch primer, then hammeright over the top. This should seal it in tight.

Then pushed it out side, opened the boot.. Spending 15mins feeding the cables thru from car too hatch. Then moved on to fitting the sunroof, wasn't to bad getting it out by my self but refitting it with my shoulders hurting it was a funking nightmare and i could have broken down in tears.
But got it in.. Frigging yay!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/FlattingandpolishingtheRoof213.jpg

Tomoz i can spend the time getting the headlining (eek!) back in and clean the insides out as they are minging.

[Adam]

Top job!!!!!

The "out of the gun" finish is shiny enough for me! lol

[Benn]

I don't like orange peel. Had to be removed. Thank you too.

[MK999]

Top job!!!!!

The "out of the gun" finish is shiny enough for me! lol

Same I had to scroll back up and actually look for this apparent orange peel lol

[Benn]

lol you could see it more by eye. But the garage door does show it if you look at the edges of the lines.

[brucer]

what grit wet and dry were you using for the sanding bo?

looks top draw that, get some deep heat on your shoulder. lol

[Spudly]

Good skills there Benn, fair play to you cracking on with doing it whilst in pain too, looks far far better now and verily shiny, comparison pics show the difference in it too, did you flat it all by hand as the sanding marks suggest you did, if so then epic well done:thumb:

[Benn]

what grit wet and dry were you using for the sanding bo?

looks top draw that, get some deep heat on your shoulder. lol

1200 grit then 1500 grit finishing paper.

Cheers dude, and last time i used it on my back i couldn't feel the heat but it made me itch for about 2weeks.



Good skills there Benn, fair play to you cracking on with doing it whilst in pain too, looks far far better now and verily shiny, comparison pics show the difference in it too, did you flat it all by hand as the sanding marks suggest you did, if so then epic well done:thumb:

Cheers dude, been doing the headlining to day so my shoulders funking kill now!

I flat it using a semi soft foam pad, to avoid any finger marks you can leave. But normally yes i do it by hand. You don't use your finger tips you use the flats of your hand is the trick...

As this was all roof work and as its low its the main bit you see, i did everything with a block. As i wanted it super straight.. Or as straight as it could be.

[Spudly]

It looks pretty good from where im sitting so hats off to you, ill be sure to come and have a proper nosey at some/one of the shows and ill introduce myself this time rather than just walking past thinking, hmm im sure thats Benn lol

[Nick J]

1200 grit then 1500 grit finishing paper.

:eek: You sooo need to give me a shout next time your flat and polishing. 2000 then 3000 wet/dry ftw! No wonder your shoulders are killing! 12/15 will do the job fine but 2/3k will cut your time with the machine in half mate and almost eliminate any chances of flatting marks showing up in the future due to the grade being so fine. ;)

Nick.

[Benn]

Nick, i've used 3000 before but only after 1500. This is how i've been taught to do it since working at the bodyshop. They 1200 everything.

Bit of buffing isn't that bad..

I compound up with G3 then i use 3M ultrafina over the top to remove any marks/hazing left. I'm then gonna Glaze tomoz using this..
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/chemical-guys-ez-glaze-with-acrylic-shine-ii.php?cPath=66

Then get a few coats of Mirror glaze wax on.

[Benn]

So today was refit the headlining.. EEK! With my shoulders still hurting i cracked on.

Didn't make any pics tbf as it was very stress full. Found i've painted the wrong sun visor.. That was great.

But go there in the end.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9018.jpg

Gonna fit all the pillar trims tomoz, and the right side visor.

While it was out side and my dad helped me put the windows in it looked sooo minging i took a pic.. lol

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9020.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9019.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9017.jpg


Happy the headlining in back in, now and mostly ok.

[saloonwoody]

that is filthy lol

[Benn]

Needs to be water tight before i can wash it..lol

[Connor]

Top work
as per usual :d

[Benn]

Thank you :)

[Jeff16v]

Seriously good work, the reflection shots of the door look great,

[Benn]

Cheers Jeff.

[Damo]

Good work ben looks nice and shiiinnnneee like glass.

Damo.

[Benn]

Cheers Damen.

[Nova_Tek]

Good work Benn.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Well done mate great effort - any chance you could see about those engine bits i need if your at work tomorrow?

Cheers Bud

[Benn]

Cheers Tek,

Will do James.

[GRUNT 16V]

MAN YOU HAVE SO MUCH SPARE TIME DONT YOU ?????????????????????????????? lol
looking dam good though!!

[tony k]

good to see you cracking on in pain benn looks good tho,love the car

[Benn]

MAN YOU HAVE SO MUCH SPARE TIME DONT YOU ?????????????????????????????? lol
looking dam good though!!

What else we do with our time? lol Cheers.



good to see you cracking on in pain benn looks good tho,love the car

Cheers Tony.

[novalovingned]

Nice work as usual :)

[Benn]

Thank you :)

Roofs been polished again with a coat of Ultrafina, then two coats of EZ cream glaze, and one coat of Mirror glaze wax.

[Nick J]

Thank you :)

Roofs been polished again with a coat of Ultrafina, then two coats of EZ cream glaze, and one coat of Mirror glaze wax.

And the award for the bufty king goes to.......... ;)

Nick.

[Benn]

lol more than one coat of wax is going on trust, i have a new spray sealant wax i wanna try too.

[Benn]

Finished the B pillar trims. Left the movable bit just painted as its so tight in there now with just the front covered it doesn't hardly move.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9023.jpg

Got all the pillar trims in and fitted... (yes the car is minging inside, gonna clean it tomoz as everythings back in now)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9024.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/IMG_9025.jpg

Mucho better

[Nova_Tek]

Looking tidy in there Benn. Re-trimming is well worth it especially when the inside looks mint. Can't wait for my cream leather headlining :d

[dj_wudgey]

looks well mate!! i like it ll black inside looks differant!!

[Benn]

Cheers Tek, and cream leather? very posh.

Dj, i like the matching too.

[Tommy_nova]

Looks really nice benn fair play
do you have to sand the trims at all before you paint them
I'm thinking of doin mine but have no idea what to use

[Shaun]

Looks really smart that fella

[NovaLad]

The little things like re-trimming interior parts really makes it that much better!

You've got the bonus of making the car look safer with a darker interior rather than grey lol.

Top stuff :) What's next ha!

[Benn]

Looks really nice benn fair play
do you have to sand the trims at all before you paint them
I'm thinking of doin mine but have no idea what to use

Which trims?
Thank you.


Looks really smart that fella

Cheers dude.


The little things like re-trimming interior parts really makes it that much better!

You've got the bonus of making the car look safer with a darker interior rather than grey lol.

Top stuff :) What's next ha!

I like it cause everything thing matches this way and it all looks that bit nicer instead of bare plastic.

How is it safer?

[Count Vaux Alot]

Havent you finished this yet lol

[Benn]

lol never will. Need bit of your help tho Sir...

[Tommy_nova]

[quote=Benn]Which trims?

The Piller trims and the one with the seat belt adjuster in it
what did you use they look fantastic.

[Benn]

The Piller trims and the one with the seat belt adjuster in it
what did you use they look fantastic.

Ah they where painted first time with Halfords plastic and vinyl paint, satin finish.

I just roughed over them with some red scotch.

[Tommy_nova]

Ok cool I have no idea what red scotch is lol

[Shaun]

just like the green scouring pads your missus will use to do the dishes

get them from motorfactors etc

[Benn]

Sorry yes as above, its a pad you use to key paint work.

[MattBrown]

Just seen your RR feature, made nice power:)

And you cant take this piss out of the way I look, Im ugly, But you old and ugly lollollollollollollollollollollollollollol

[Benn]

Power was ok, but lbs was way down which i wasn't happy with.

Ain't that old only 28, i just dont sleep much so look rough.

[let_nova]

what was the figures benn?

[Benn]

209 brake, 170ish lbs. Down on torque..

But the boost wasn't set as high as it should have been, which didn't help.

[Benn]

Was talking to Keith about getting on with my doors after work, he said yes we can crack on this week.. :)
Pull the doors out and hold the handles.. Went over at lunch time, then again after work and the handles had been all welded in and where just about to get a skim of filler... Shocked big time. I thought i'd be doing most of it like normal but Paul the new guy dived in.
He's a very good panel beater and joiner and love doing this kinda thing. Having talked the day before he knew how i wanted them and having fitted some to a Saxo not so long ago he knew just how to do it..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles2.jpg

This one (red) was the one that had been very very very badly welded in to a rusty sh*t door) The plate was cut down and hammered in to a better shape.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles4.jpg

Paul.. Hasn't got the hang of me taking pics of everything yet...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles9.jpg

Keith has tho..lol

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles8.jpg

One of the best bits is that the Audi handle works just like the Nova, so the bar that moves the lock from the handle just needed lightly bending and it works perfect.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles6.jpg

Now i wanted to be sure the doors where rust free, so i've bared the bottoms off, finding a small dent. But no rust of anything.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles.jpg

All ready for primer tomoz.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/bennh2/Updates%20Oct09%20on/Doorhandles10.jpg

[scott.parker]

What they off?

[Nova_Tek]

Audi.

Will be interesting to see how it all looks when thedoors are all painted.

[Benn]

As said new style Audi's have them. They are like 90% flush...

[Tommy_nova]

awsome there guna look real nice.

[w88rdy]

looking good

[Edd]

When do you hope to get them fitted ?

For it to match will the wings are rear quarters need painting aswell ?

[Benn]

Cheers Tommy,

Cheers W88.

Edd, Hopefully painted by the weekend so fitting next weekend i'd hope. The rear quarter where painted this time last year, but there wont be a colour/fade difference. Paint/colour wont fade that fast unless really badly looked after. Which mine isn't,

So we're all good...

[Nova_Tek]

Plus having a good few layers of clearcoat helps the paint from fading.

[Benn]

It should yes.

[Ernie]

smooooooooooooooooooooooth operator ......

[Connor]

Handles will look the nuts.
Loving the fact New style audi have gone for a nova operating style handle lol

[Benn]

Cheers Chris,
Connor, made it easier this time.


Got all the insides cleaned up and sanded off, stripped all the sealant off the bottom join, rust treated as a just in case and have re sealed the join. Doors are now both all ready for primer.

[Nick J]

Are these doors not painted yet!................ only joking fella Im sure they'll look well when fitted. Did you get some post today by the way? ;)

Nick.

[Benn]

Primer and paint Monday dude.. Cant fit them to the weekend so.. And yeah have it here is very pretty.

[NovaLad]

Handles are coming on Benn.

What else from other cars are you adding to the project?

[Benn]

Cav heated rear screen button now does my heated front screen... Erm

[GRUNT 16V]

As said new style Audi's have them. They are like 90% flush... i had alod skool audi 90 handles in mine and they looked the nuts good work mofo

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate will be interesting to see how the handles look!!

[Nova_Tek]

Once the doors are painted and put on the car, the Nova should handle well... ba dum tish lol

I'll get my coat!

[Benn]

i had alod skool audi 90 handles in mine and they looked the nuts good work mofo

Ah cool, i just wanted the upto date, little less done style. Thank you too.



nice mate will be interesting to see how the handles look!!

Me too...lol


Once the doors are painted and put on the car, the Nova should handle well... ba dum tish lol

I'll get my coat!

Oh...:tard:


Now have a new Mot too.. Found out that full lock + reversing out of Craig's garage + lowness = Dent/ripple in wing, when the tyre tries to pull the wing lip in.. Oops.

Big thanks to Craig for the mot too.

[Edd]

Benn, what fan have you used on your rad ? How did you mount it ? Using the mounts on the rad ?

I have the same rad and need to sort a fan.

[Benn]

I run 2x 7inch fans on the front, using the fitting kits they come with. The plastic legs you push thru the rad with a teethed grippy washer thing on the other side (if that makes sence)

Will you hgave it in the bay? Or hidden on the front? If its out of sigh then i'd use a mk4 astra AC fan, they are the best fans i've used. It will cool the rad from middle (95) down to in the blue with in 5sec (i had it on mine when it was xe powered) Best fan. Ad now uses one too after i told him too..lol

[Edd]

I was thinking of having it on the front, looks more tidy there.

Where did you get your fans from ? Same place on eBay you got the rad from?

[Benn]

Do it, really cleans the bay up. Get a mk4 Astra fan, take off the outer trim and power block, you can cable tide it on and it will be the best fan ever!

Yes he sells them.. But i got mine for another site, where about £45 ish each.

Would like bigger ones, but i have no room with the IC.

[Mazz]

Benn, what fan have you used on your rad ? How did you mount it ? Using the mounts on the rad ?

I have the same rad and need to sort a fan.

Just looking for some myself :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slim-Line-Radiator-Rad-Fan-Fixings-Fan-mounting-Kit-/260547141732?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ca9d1e064

[Benn]

That's them^

[Edd]

So get a mk4 astra a/c fan and use that kit to fit it ?

Or is that kit only to be used with the fans that you have got ?

[Benn]

Save the cash and two 4 cable ties. And yes mk4 Astra ac fan. Remove part of and trim the covers it has, mount on front. I'll see if i have any pics of mine.

[Nova_Tek]

Just looking for some myself :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slim-Line-Radiator-Rad-Fan-Fixings-Fan-mounting-Kit-/260547141732?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ca9d1e064
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slim-Line-Radiator-Rad-Fan-Fixings-Fan-mounting-Kit-/260547141732?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ca9d1e064)

Great find, I was looking for them aswell. Was gonna buy some from Jbimotorsport on ebay iirc but they're like a fiver or something. 1.30 with free p&p lol bargain :thumb:

[eddgsiturbo]

i like the idea of a mk4 ac fan, do they wire in just the same as a normal rad fan?

[Benn]

Yes, 2wires. You'll need to remove the speed control block bit, but you can remove it with the outer casing, as its on that.

[Nova_Tek]

When's the doors going on Benn? have they been sprayed yet?

[Benn]

I finished off prepping the insides and sealing the welds up, hopping for primer tomoz and paint Friday.

[Nova_Tek]

Cool, me can't wait :)

[Benn]

Same, be handy as it means i have the 3day weekend to put it all back together and flat and polish them up.

[Mark]

ah a long weekend on the Nova....does it get better...lol

[Benn]

lol yes not working on it and just driving the **** out of it.

[Mark]

lol can't remember that last time I drove mine......

[Benn]

Crack on then, its dry.. That means Nova weather.

[Mark]

lol ain't dry here..

[Benn]

Is/was/will be. Get cracking.

[Mark]

Too many excuses and not enough time....Did I mention the diff blew on my daily earlier? lol

[Benn]

lol oops, oo did you have a part number for them hoses?

[Mark]

did you check my thread? lol

[Benn]

Erm.... *goes to look*

[The Simps]

So whats been happening here then? You taken off your skirt & put on your trousers and fitted P2 chips yet?? :p

[Benn]

lol not yet, when the heads swapped it will have an Xe inlet cam.. Is that a ok start?

[BRoadGhost]

TBH all the audi toss pots should be putting the brilliant nova handles on theirs!

[Benn]

lol maybe a new craze we'll see.


Have ordered new front braided lines, as the ones i have are way to long.

[djbrowney]

lol not yet, when the heads swapped it will have an Xe inlet cam.. Is that a ok start?

are you man or fookin mouse ???

Let it have it !!!

[Benn]

Some one that wants the engine to last.. And not be broken every week...

[Nova_Tek]

^ I'm with Benn, sorry DJ

[The Simps]

Phase 2 is proven reliable tho? Oh well, xe inlet is a good start!

[krobinson]

Agreed, Phase 2 is perfect.

Needs the F28 fitted first though.

Doors looking good Benn, cant wait for painted pics :)

[Nova_Tek]

What's the performance increase when going from standard to phase ?

[The Simps]

Most P2 sits between 250-280bhp depending on additional spec, quality of intercooler etc. You go from the standard 10psi to around 21psi overboost and man is it fun! Agree with Keith tho, best enjoyed on an F28. I used to love sitting at 80mph in 6th, on a runway, where its just about to hit boost, foot to the floor, overboost kicks in and before you know it you're 120mph+.

[Nova_Tek]

That's a fairly big increase. For the time being though I'd be mor than happy with standard power.

[krobinson]

That's a fairly big increase. For the time being though I'd be mor than happy with standard power.

It's best to run standard power for a while, helps you sort out any niggles, then once your 100% happy fit Phase 2.:thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

Thinking the same mate, even if I had intentions of going more power, I'd still run standard for a good while just to get used to the car and the way it'll drive, and also what you mentioned.

If I ever find the need to go more power then Ph. 2 sounds a good way to go about it, especially as it's done widely and all that's really needed is a good FMIC and a adjustable fuel pressure regulator IIRC.

[discoinferno]

Thinking the same mate, even if I had intentions of going more power, I'd still run standard for a good while just to get used to the car and the way it'll drive, and also what you mentioned.

If I ever find the need to go more power then Ph. 2 sounds a good way to go about it, especially as it's done widely and all that's really needed is a good FMIC and a adjustable fuel pressure regulator IIRC.

you 'll need an uprated fuel pump, a healthy turbo, the phase 2 chips, uprated fuel pressure regulator or larger injectors ( we run saab reds on the vectra turbo), uprated actuator, decent grade spark plugs gapped correctly, fmic to help keep the acts low

overall a superb package that will be reliable and fast and will not cost the earth :)

if i had another i would go to phase 2

[Nova_Tek]

Cool, but this'll deffo be a long term future upgrade. Certainly not in the near future. :thumb:

[Benn]

Phase 2 is proven reliable tho? Oh well, xe inlet is a good start!

I might at some point fit ph2.


Agreed, Phase 2 is perfect.

Needs the F28 fitted first though.

Doors looking good Benn, cant wait for painted pics :)

F28 is in the garage and will be fitted after the shows are done and the engine can come out. And bay can be welded and re painted again.



Most P2 sits between 250-280bhp depending on additional spec, quality of intercooler etc. You go from the standard 10psi to around 21psi overboost and man is it fun! Agree with Keith tho, best enjoyed on an F28. I used to love sitting at 80mph in 6th, on a runway, where its just about to hit boost, foot to the floor, overboost kicks in and before you know it you're 120mph+.

That does sound like a nice bit of power..



you 'll need an uprated fuel pump, a healthy turbo, the phase 2 chips, uprated fuel pressure regulator or larger injectors ( we run saab reds on the vectra turbo), uprated actuator, decent grade spark plugs gapped correctly, fmic to help keep the acts low


Oh, so its not jut a uprated fpr needed then? Interest lost, as all these bits i have are new so dont wanna re place them just yet.



Got my strut brace back from the polishers too... Shiney Shiney.

[Jeff16v]

Hey benn, any pics of the brace polished, why didn't you do it yourself.

Nick mentioned something about the brace having fitting issues with the eccentric top mounts, are you runny them

[Benn]

Pics in a few, I didn't think when i mount my bench grinder, i put it to the far right. Which means i'm close to the shelving/wall. Which makes doing big stuff hard as i run out of room.

I run std top mounts, but would think they will clear.. As it sits down on top.

[Benn]

Soooooooooooooooooooooo I was sitting there thinking about everything matching and had an idea. When i say an idea, i mean i saw a golf and thought "ooo i like that"

So i got a few spares and popped off to the trimmers. Told him i wanted everything to match, what can back was this...

Std stuff, nice but could be a little more sexy. (The vent was left off as i knew it was comming off again)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits2.jpg

Now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits3.jpg

Ooo check out my stitching...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits5.jpg

Now they arn't perfect, but they are quite close. Just little bits like this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits6.jpg

Fit is very good, the martial is very close to my seats with of coarse white stitching.

[Benn]

Also picked my strut brace from the polishers, as it was a bit to long for me to do..

Kittie says "meow"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/strutbracepolished.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/strutbracepolished4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/strutbracepolished2.jpg

More when i get it fitted.


Next was Mot, (cheers Craig) and then Road tax.. This is where i was discussed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits.jpg

Its frigging red! *vom*

[t45_ste]

:thumb: Gorgeous, great touches and differant from the usual flocking.

[Cle]

awsome :thumb:

[Iain]

Nice trimmed interior! Very unique touch

Do you not have a grille on the RH speaker area tho? :(

[Benn]

Thank you Ste, there more getting done at the mo.. :)

Cheers Cle.

Iain, my boost gauge is in there, so its only put on for shows.

[Nova_Tek]

Looking great Benn, decent job on the trimming. What brace is that?

[Jeff16v]

Damn benn, the brace looks awesome, runs off to find yellow pages for polisher. Great work on the trimming, you should sell them.

[craig green]

I do like the trimmed dash parts. Often thought of getting something like that done myself. Are you getting the centre console done the same?

[djbrowney]

when you getting the dash trimmed lol

brace looks well buddy !!!

[Benn]

Looking great Benn, decent job on the trimming. What brace is that?

Cheers dude, its a Fearless copy made by Mr browney.



Damn benn, the brace looks awesome, runs off to find yellow pages for polisher. Great work on the trimming, you should sell them.

It polishes up very well which i'm happy about. Its getting a coat of Glaze then one of wax then i'll fit it tomoz.
I didn't do the trimming. Was done by Porchester trimmers.



I do like the trimmed dash parts. Often thought of getting something like that done myself. Are you getting the centre console done the same?

Thank you Sir, Its a nice detail, makes it look nicer in my eyes. I like the matching look too, nicer feel to the cabin. Smell lush too.
And yes the center consoles with there at the mo as are a few other bits.



when you getting the dash trimmed lol

brace looks well buddy !!!

Happy with the dash, i saw a Nova years back that was done and it looks poo didn't fit very well and such. So the main part can stay as it is...

Thank you for the brace. Pics tomoz of it fitted.

[djbrowney]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i70/djbrowney/interior1.jpg

please dont say it looks poo lol

[Benn]

Ah not seen that before. That's well done. Who's is it?

[djbrowney]

tis mine to go in the nova im building at the min, if they are done good they look good imo buddy !!!

[Nova_Tek]

Really? A copy made by the DJ himself. Browney want details dude.

How much did they charge for trimming them bits in leather? Since I've had the idea of cream leather in the Nova (and tbh I'm gonna run with it), I was wondering whether or not to trim the dash in dark brown leather, kinda like this mint Porsche interior

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/porsche-911-sport-classic-interior1.jpg

[Edit] That trimming looks good DJ.

[craig green]

/\ VAG headlamp swith!

[Nova_Tek]

Yeah exaclty lol spotted that too.

[MK999]

/\ VAG headlamp swith!

VAG car? :p

[Nova_Tek]

lol

[djbrowney]

i am a tool lol

nova tek pm save spaming benn thread !

[Nova_Tek]

ok pal

[Benn]

tis mine to go in the nova im building at the min, if they are done good they look good imo buddy !!!

Ah tis very nice and yeah if done right they will fit very well. Might a tiny bit hight in one corner but the rest is good.



Tek, They cost me about 150+ marital. Was the time in making up the templates then making it all up and sticking. But its a very good price in my eyes.
Brown tho... No.

[Nova_Tek]

Really? You don't like?

Like I said the dash is in the thought process. The seats are gonna deffo get the leather treatment and so will the lining, for now :)

[Benn]

I don't like brown on anything really.. I'd go darker cream.

I read the Performance Vw mag alot.. They have alot of good ideas.

[Nova_Tek]

Maybe when I pop down to the trimmers, seeing a few leather solour swatches may bring up a few ideas. When the time comes.

[The Simps]

I've got a sore head and a whole load of issues right now been even I can see those bits are well smart! Gotta be gutted about the tax disc tho. I'm sure browny must know someone tho lol

[Connor]

Absolutely loving the retrimming dash parts
Very very :cool:
White stitching also finishes it off

[Benn]

Si, thanks dude, was really hopping this year would be blue...

Connor, Thank you very much.

[Benn]

Fitted the brace, gave it a quick glaze and wax but need to clean off around the welds, changed the one way valve in the oil breather, got all my sunroof trim back in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/bracefitting2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/bracefitting3.jpg

Not sure what to do with the nuts to sex them up a bit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/bracefitting.jpg

[djbrowney]

in that an inverted stud so to speak buddy ???

[Benn]

No, stud still comes up from the top mount, the nut was a bolt. That has been cut down to leave a shoulder that sits thru the brace. Has a M8 hole with thread taped up the insides.

[Graeme]

Strut Brace looks excellent, a credit to the fabricator, organiser and polisher

[Benn]

Yes, i've thanked him a few times.

[Iain]

Bay is looking awesome now! Only improvement I can think of is a carbon fibre scuttle cover?

[Benn]

I like the plastic the covers made from as it kinda matches the top hat cover...

Need a new air filter tho, really dont like that one. Want the afm tucked away as much as poss too.

[Graeme]

What make is the filter Benn?

[Benn]

That's a cheap Ripspeed one, Got it case it fitted. Cant really find one i like..
What it tucked away nicely. Looking at a cheap k&n on demon tweeks web site.

[Spudly]

Stunning work as always, one im still looking forward to seeing at the shows this year, are you doing pvs or avoiding it like most of the more sensible ones of us lol

[Nick J]

If you look at pic of my bay Benn you'll see the afm is the other way up and the plug clips in underneath. Looks much neater that way and easily done.
Brace looks great by the way!

Nick.

[Benn]

I do every show by Trax.

I'll be at Pvs, Billing, Tv live and Combe in sept.


Pvs is a chav fest, but i still enjoy it for the people and cars i know.

[Benn]

If you look at pic of my bay Benn you'll see the afm is the other way up and the plug clips in underneath. Looks much neater that way and easily done.
Brace looks great by the way!

Nick.


Mine was, till on the way to Combe in sept the plug was pulled out by the alt belt. So its left that way up till i a show.. As a just in case..lol

Prob is i want the Afm tucked right under the slam panel really..

[Spudly]

Pvs is a chav fest, but i still enjoy it for the people and cars i know.



Cool, ive been one of the ones saying pv is a total chav fest but i still cant bring myself to miss it lol


I shall look you up if thats alright as id love to shake your hand and have a proper look at your lovely car:cool:

[Nova_Tek]

Looking real tidy Benn, great work. Brace looks awesome, really suits the bay. :thumb:

[Benn]

Cool, ive been one of the ones saying pv is a total chav fest but i still cant bring myself to miss it lol


I shall look you up if thats alright as id love to shake your hand and have a proper look at your lovely car:cool:

Yeah but its a show and some where to show of your car and look at others, plus if its hot there lots of half dressed girls.
And yeah please do! Always like to meet the peeps. Think i saw you at the spares day too.. as i was leaving..



Looking real tidy Benn, great work. Brace looks awesome, really suits the bay. :thumb:

Cheer dude, also fitted my smoothed and satin black brake res cap too.

[Nova_Tek]

Dude everything is smoothed, trimmed and waxed. You must have a Brazilin girlfriend they're normally smoothed and waxed too lol

*is the smoothed cap in the pics? *goes to check*

[Benn]

lol single. And yes it is. Dont like the look of the Nova one, so used a mk4 Astra one. But they have yellow writing over the top.. Bit messy.

[Nova_Tek]

Heres a question for you. Would the 1.2 oil filler cap fit a LET? Mines polished and it'll look better than the yellow thing they normally have.

Never thought of the brake fller cap, always thought the Nova one looked ok (as it's clear... well my one is)

[Benn]

Yes, all oil caps are the same in the Gm range. I take them off everything in the scrappy.

They are, but i don't have the wiring for it for a start.

[Nova_Tek]

Goooood, polished one it is.

[Jeff16v]

No, sorry benn, don't like the engine bits at all, time to break it....my shoppings lists on it's way:thumb:

[Benn]

lol ok Jeff. I'll go back to a 1.4.

[krobinson]

Looks supertight benn!

[Balley]

Soooooooooooooooooooooo I was sitting there thinking about everything matching and had an idea. When i say an idea, i mean i saw a golf and thought "ooo i like that"

So i got a few spares and popped off to the trimmers. Told him i wanted everything to match, what can back was this...

Std stuff, nice but could be a little more sexy. (The vent was left off as i knew it was comming off again)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits2.jpg

Now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits3.jpg

Ooo check out my stitching...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits5.jpg

Now they arn't perfect, but they are quite close. Just little bits like this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Dashbits6.jpg

Fit is very good, the martial is very close to my seats with of coarse white stitching.

I must admit Ben, that does look the Dogs Bo!!ocks :) How much did it cost you?

[Southie]

Benn I think you've probably just set off a new trend for 2010 (png handstiched leather dashes/trim) I like ;)

For the strut nuts I wonder if you could get some chrome covers for them, similar to what's used on picture frame screws.

[LEWI007]

Another great touch to a great car, it keeps on getting better Benn.

[Jeff16v]

Benn, these are the ones I got for my topmounta, if you tap the bolt out of the mount you could get some of these. The ones I got are 25mm,l

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/gsijeff/cb40c55b.jpg

[The Simps]

Liking the brace. Brings it all together. I always wanted a fearless one. Maybe one day if i have a nova again.

[Benn]

I must admit Ben, that does look the Dogs Bo!!ocks :) How much did it cost you?

lol enough, they have to have templates made then picked apart and re made and so on. So they where £££


Benn I think you've probably just set off a new trend for 2010 (png handstiched leather dashes/trim) I like ;)

For the strut nuts I wonder if you could get some chrome covers for them, similar to what's used on picture frame screws.

Erm wha? Cheers. Gonna see if the guy at my dads work can do some in stainless, but it might e to hard to tap.


Another great touch to a great car, it keeps on getting better Benn.

Thank you very much.


Benn, these are the ones I got for my topmounta, if you tap the bolt out of the mount you could get some of these. The ones I got are 25mm,l


The top mounts aren't thick enough for a thread to be tapped in them, so i'd have to weld a nut on the under side, if i was gonna to that i'd weld in longer studs. Cheers for the info tho.



Liking the brace. Brings it all together. I always wanted a fearless one. Maybe one day if i have a nova again.

I've always wanted one too..lol

[Adam]

Bay is looking better and better!!!

Liking the interior touches too :cool:

[Benn]

Cheers Adam, By still needs more tiding up.

[Nova_Tek]

More tiding up? Only way I can think of tiding up your bay is to remove the engine and everything under the bonnet.

Oh and another thing... where's the new doors and handles?

;)

[Benn]

I re primered the door after work tonight, as i was fully happy with them. Found a small dent and ripple. Can flat that tomoz then be ready for paint, really wanna be able to refit them this weekend.

Bay wise, i hate the air filter, i want the afm tucked right down my the slam, with less air pipe. Leads are to long and messy, still missing two shiney rocker cover bolts (some one at billing slagged me off for that) Dont like that you can see the wipe motor either, but cant to anything about that as the cut out if for when the spindle turns.

[Tommy_nova]

Be nice to see the doors finished and fitted benn fire some pictures up when you get a chance :thumb:

i painted my interior plastic trims today thanks for the info about what you used im please with the out come :)


Tommy

[Benn]

There will be pics, you know me ;)

And that's cool.

[The Simps]

Just looked back at the bay pics after you listed your hates. I hadn't noticed the corsa setup fitted! How did you mod it in the end? Must of missed that update! lol

[Benn]

I was cut and extended by about 2inch, i cant get the pass side to do a nice wipe tho and the drivers wipes the rubber (hence why its only the drivers on, to pass mot) But i have another here i'm gonna start at the weekend, the spindles need a bit more angel too, which wont be easy to get. I was mocked for my ott mount as well..

[GRUNT 16V]

Still Looking Sexy Like Myself ! Any Pics Of The New Doors Painted????

[MattBrown]

Looking good Ben, I think your new wheel choice will look great..... I saw these pics recently and wow they do look exceptional!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/11-1.jpg?t=1209896657
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/10-1.jpg?t=1209896681

This is darcy, the one with the famous "rat look" unpainted kadett (Harvey)

Was a turbo, but the engine lives on in harvey.

The wheels and running gear went to mike squeek, the shell went to warrington.

The exhaust is on my project, and the clocks toolol

[Benn]

Still Looking Sexy Like Myself ! Any Pics Of The New Doors Painted????

They've been re primed as i wasn't happy with them. getting painted tomorrow.

[Al3x]

haha darcy back in day :P

[Benn]

So doors are almost done. Well they are done. But neither me or Keith are happy with them. So they are being re painted in the morning.
But here's a few pics.

All in primer, bottom skin seal re sealed up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors38.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors33.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors32.jpg

Small dent in this door that will be flatted out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors37.jpg

No dents.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/Doors36.jpg

So i pulled out my polished catches to day. They will be chromed son as i can get them there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9053.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9052.jpg

Polished up all the bolts too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9050.jpg


Tested my new welder at the weekend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/IMG_9049.jpg


Bit better than my old one..

[The Simps]

Good stuff dude. All about those little touches!

[Benn]

Cheers Si.

[Rick Draper]

Looks good benn, will look spot on when they are fitted.

Out of interest what make of paint do you use? In the past i have had a right pain trying to get a decent match for arden blue.

[Tommy_nova]

look awsome benn as always great work

[Nova_Tek]

Doors are coming along nicely.

[JShannon]

Hats off to you sir!! Love the fact that your ideas havnt been seen before and that every one of them is top notch. Rep to you if poss!!

Keep it up!!

Joe:thumb:

[Benn]

Looks good benn, will look spot on when they are fitted.

Out of interest what make of paint do you use? In the past i have had a right pain trying to get a decent match for arden blue.

Cheers dude, will when they are right.

The body shop use PPG paint.

The other time i've had a prob is when the car was first painted it was a pre mixed large tin on paint, then we doing small panels i've done it from the scheme the bodyshop have, they didn't have a tinter (981 which is intense gold) But was told (by the place they supply the paint) i could use another tinter and it would be the same. It was ok, but wasn't quite right.. Most people would never notice, but i could see it. Now thy have the right tinter there's not prob.



look awsome benn as always great work

Thank you Sir. I do try.


Doors are coming along nicely.

Will be when they are done in the morning. Then fitted and flat and polished.


Hats off to you sir!! Love the fact that your ideas havnt been seen before and that every one of them is top notch. Rep to you if poss!!

Keep it up!!

Joe:thumb:

That's not true, some have been done before. Some haven't. Its a big mix. But thank you.

Wont ever stop.

[JShannon]

Meh I havnt seen them before lol cracking piece of kit!!

Joe

[Benn]

I haven't seen the handles fitted to a Vx yet no, sorry.

[Benn]

Wwoohhooo doors have been repainted today and are back here with me. I've got them built up bar glass and motor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/doors4.jpg

Paint the arm of the check strap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/doors43.jpg

Fitted the polished (at the mo) catch and screws.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/doors42.jpg

Both look straight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/doors47.jpg

Happy with the flat ness.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Car%20Updates%20May%2010%20on/doors48.jpg

Gotta fit them tomoz get the glass in then flat and polish them.

[Southie]

Good god Benn those doors are that mirrored finished if I looked in them I would crack them I'm that ugly lol

;) Good work yet again, don't you get bored?

[MattBrown]

Looks really good mate, handles are top notch!

Will this be at pvs?

Ill come over and badger you for advice if its ok?:thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

Doors look yum Benn. I could never go back to how my doors were before they got painted (I actually thought they were pretty good then lol).

Having them nice and flat and shiney is so satisfying :)

Good work :thumb:

[Jeff16v]

Shocking carpet, doors look very nice.