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[stevie78]

picked this up today mint shell apart from a wee bump lol needs a wee pull lights ,wings and a engine .No sure what to do with her keep it mk1 or go for mk 2 look open to suggestions:confused:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics067-1.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics060.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics053.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics048.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics047.jpg

[twistysnovagte]

defo keep it mk1 mate;) how serious is the damage as the rest of the shell looks pretty tidy.whats plans do you have in store for the car?:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Aye keep it as a Mk1 Nova, don't see too many about now

That wee GSi you were talkin' about passed us when we were in the Nova again lol

[dj_wudgey]

keep it mk1 they look well beter than mk2's

[craig green]

Keep it mk1, just de-chav it.

Burn the mirrors, get some original non-smoothed bumpers & give the grille mesh to the local pet shop.

Theres a nice car in there somewhere.

[Dod]

I disagree, straighten it, fit the bumpers and skirts and you should have a very tidy little motor.

[Dod]

But loose the Mk2 Spoiler and get a Wrap around item.

[stevie78]

think the chasis leg has a kink in it .been told it will pull out.

[stevie78]

can anyone tell me if this is right :confused: .the passenger chasie leg runs straight to the front .but the drivers chasie leg runs at a slight angel outwards:confused: if u can understand thatlol

[Adam*D]

has it had an XE fitted at sometime? this might be why it runs at a slight angle due to it being modded for alternator clearance???????

[vaughanmc]

I'm sure it had a small block engine with 40's on it at some stage

Is there not a mod needed for the alternator with this setup ?

[greg1.4]

yes you need to lower the alternator but dont have to cut the chassis away like you do with a redtop..

looks like another nice project stevie!

sure you will make it look good whatever you do..

[stevie78]

u never know you might end up wa this one too lol

[stevie78]

is the engine bay ment too look like that :eek:
or is is twisted abit:confused:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics071.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics071.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics072.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics072.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics073.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics073.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics074.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics074.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics075.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics075.jpg)

[Dod]

Check for signs of seam splitting and paint cracking up on the chassis legs towards the bulk head. It does look very very bent. Can you get a few pics of the cross member on for us? Its hard to say if its fooked or not from these pictures

[stevie78]

heres some more pics all advise welcome:)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics077.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics077.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics078.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics078.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics079.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics079.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics081.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics081.jpg)
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/th_picturescampics082.jpg (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics082.jpg)

[Rich]

Looks like the passenger side chassis leg has been bent down. Get a pic from head on from about a foot from the ground. Im sure if could be pulled out on a jig. Whats the line like around the back of the passenger front arch and around the door shut compared to the drivers?

[stevie78]

doors shut spot on m8.in the middel of the arch on the wing it was kinked out a bit.what do you think of the chasie legs is the drivers ment to run at that slight angel?

[~~joycey~~]

thats not bad :) how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

[stevie78]

would tell u face 2 face m8 but u never know wa me it might be in the fir sale section next week lol

[vaughanmc]

It maybe look a wee bit out of shape because the passenger side is caved in a wee bit

Once theres a new front panel on it might look OK

You're free to come and measure mine for refrences :)

[~~joycey~~]

would tell u face 2 face m8 but u never know wa me it might be in the fir sale section next week lol


fair enuff m8, i'll buy it for bits if you do sell lol :thumb:

[stevie78]

some more smashin picslol
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics083.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics084.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Get the front panel cut off and take it from there :)

[NovalutionGSi]

are those rear light proper Smoked rear lights and not some DIY ones? if so and you dont want them i'd do you a swap for some standard ones.

[stevie78]

not even looked at them m8 too busy with the front lol

[NovalutionGSi]

Well yeh kinda Guessed that Stevie. but if you want to get shot of them at some stage i would be interested.

[stevie78]

no prom will give u a shout if a want rid

[AlexW]

get the wings off and the front bumper beam and then get some more pics, i would love to see this myself tho.

[stevie78]

:) a wee update all ready for the body shop now .picked up the engine aswell 14sr piper cam twin 40 dolretoshttp://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics136.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics137.jpg
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http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics139.jpg

[LEWI007]

NEVER Turn a mk1 into a mk2

[adam c]

looking good!:thumb:

[stevie78]

cheers m8 its goin to body shop the day:D

[marS]

good continuance ;)

[stevie78]

A wee update front end back on .fully undersealed and set of gmax shocks fitted.almost ready for paint.looking for a standard grey code to paint the bumpers if any one knows it:thumb: http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics145.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/stevieg_03/picturescampics146.jpg

[AlexW]

Looks kool. You could paint them rover hurricane grey or similar i cant remember the rest.

[vaughanmc]

Nice looking wee car Stevie, shes solid like :)

Rover Hurricane Grey would be your best bet for all the bumpers etc

[ade]

the "proper" paint code for the bumpers is L107

Thats according to my mate Ali who works at a Vauxhall garage anyway...

[lee 16v]

i can find out tomorrow if you like, its called nova greylol

[Gibbo]

NEVER Turn a mk1 into a mk2

how come im thinking about doing it :D

[Dod]

Cuz you're politicially incorrect.

Stevie, thats looking fantastic mate. But Can I make 1 suggestion?

Find a Grey Wraparound Spoiler to replace your Roof Tip Spoiler. You're onto a winner then. Well done.

[vaughanmc]

I was down to see him yesterday, he has a wraparound original spoiler for it ;)

[Dod]

Perfect. Fantastic job mate.