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Cheers Si! My opinion is that allesios are too curvey in their design for the boxey/square lines of a mk1. The mk2 with its rounder/smoother bumpers and softer looking front end carry them off perfectly. No better wheel for a mk2 Id say. where as mo's are flat/sqaure lined and suit the mk1 much better. Just my opinion/ideas really. Works for me though! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SRimon
Wudgey... As above!
C2 VXL.... cheers! I see your project coming along nicely now too. ;)
Nick.
Hey Nick,
I love you're nova.
I am doing a similar style red and black ect.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122050
What do you think i could do to tidy it up a bit? I am waiting for some cash so i can get t a full respray, And i hae a set of casseros which i will be spraying gloss black.
Thanks Bro.
yea its your nova bud im abit bias as i love speedlines lol
Looking great Nick, glad your got all the jobs that you wanted to do to it done, and i must say, very quickly, at least now you can spend your spare time with your missus lol.
See you and the Nova Soon.
Take care and enjoy.....
Superb as usual Nick, have you given it a blast yet?
What about the darker\black\dark grey calipers and red lettering
Cheers Shaun, Im pretty sure you'll love it when you see it in the flesh again It has been a lot of work in a short space of time but the graft has paid off. Ive more bits to do yet but the bulk of the work is out of the way now thankfully.Quote:
Originally Posted by shaun larnder
Jeff, cheers fella! I had a little fun with it last year but it wasnt long after I bought it the tax expired and then it came to bits! My new tax disc however should be on the matt upon getting home from work tommorow so watch this space! :)
Nick.
Hey guys, A little update then....... I havent really done much with it lately as I just havent had the time due to work being so busy at the moment but I have added a few small touches. The old wheel bolts were all corroded and as they are exposed given the mo's design I knew a trip to parts at work was in order. The bmw wheel bolts are the same size and taper as the vaux ones but come anodised in matt black and as the wheels are grey they wont stand out as much as the silver ones either...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033327
How old bolts looked..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033395
And new ones in place........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033562
Much better Im sure you'll agree! My local vinyl place also rang to say my pinstripes were ready to collect so I dropped in to collect them.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033595
And checked the colour to a strip of the original one before fitting.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033722
Its a very close match and cut to the correct size being 9mm. Its the second batch Ive had to buy as the first set supplied by another company was a mile out colour wise which is why Ive had to wait until now. Later on I degreased the bumpers and cracked on with fitting.......
In position............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033889
And edges trimmed.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033978
Front bumper finished.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272033999
And then on to the rear............
In position..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272034067
Then trimmed and finished..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272034122
I noticed the distributor was in need of cleaning up to so that was degreased and polished up...... still needs a little more but it will do for now. Due to my tax disc arriving I just want to be able drive it!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272034307
Ive also accumulated a few more parts being some mint headlights/indicators that only had 16k on them! they just need a clean up then I can get them on.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272034450
And lastly for today Ive bought some sill protectors as everyone drags there feet from time to time when climbing in and I didnt want the sills to get marked etc. The plan is to paint them grey with a matt finish so any scratches wont show etc........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1272034612
Thats it for now more soon! :)
Nick.
Some nice wee touches there mate - I think I'll get some bumper stripes made up the same as the early Mk1 Nova SR's for my T40 project :)
That looks quality, loving the wheel bolts, I did spot them a while back and wondered why there was something slightly corroded that had survived your touch lol Just go careful with those lockers, as I'm sure you know working for BMW they tend to enjoy stripping the splines on the locknut key if they're overtightened! Rugby tackle on the tyre fitter with the windy gun required lol
Very nice Nick. I'd lose the lock nuts personally. Not only do they spoil the look a bit, but it's not like you're going to be leaving the car in undersiable places is it lol!
Also not to sound harsh, but I doubt if any scum did take an interest to it then they would just be after your wheels! I'm sure you know what I mean mate.