I assumed it was dead also. Looking forward to getting the front seats restored in January and getting to use it loads in the spring/summer :)Quote:
Originally Posted by g111mds
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I assumed it was dead also. Looking forward to getting the front seats restored in January and getting to use it loads in the spring/summer :)Quote:
Originally Posted by g111mds
I've now removed the leather seats and GTE astra steering wheel for refurb.
Leather Doctor in Ballymoney is doing the work, and should have it all back by the end of the month. He will remove the original surface then recolour them and finish with a matt coating which will hopefully have them looking like new again. The rear seats haven't been sat in and are perfect.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psivklss74.jpg
Also - got a pair of brand new rear quarter interior panels from Rich. Will get some photos next weekend when I fit them :)
Keith
Leather work sounds good and will be interesting to see.
Glad they arrived safely :).Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
Got my seats back from Leather Doctor in Ballymoney - (check him out here - https://www.facebook.com/LeatherDoctorNI )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psfhhvht3d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps4koxcgj0.jpg
Had to strip the interior out, including cage:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psrf6fh38j.jpg
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Pulled miles of old sound system wiring out of it.
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Fitted brand new GTE rear quarter cards:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps010p00je.jpg
New Gearstick, gear knob and gear shaft - it's really tightened up the gear change!
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pskdaaanhz.jpg
And all done:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pskhkt4xrv.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pstsfdygwc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pszfykx1ll.jpg
That's it for now, Nothing else to do except fit a headunit, drive and enjoy it, and save for a rebuild in the future.
Keith
Looks fantastic mate! Can't wait to see it in the metal. Time to enjoy for a bit now!
Nick.
Legend, it's immense
what are the electric window switches out of fella
Out of an old skool BMWQuote:
Originally Posted by novasrikev
Looks like E36 switches to me. Sure the ones in my 96 M3 Evo were the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
Nick.
Possibly E36 or E30. Was done in early 90's so probably E30
Hi, any chance you would consider selling this ?
thank you
Join the queue!Quote:
Originally Posted by HAZBO4
By the time Keith thinks about selling this I'm sure my balls would be touching the ground from old age..
The grey leather looks fantastic, it looks more matt than shiney which looks nicer to me.
I didn't remember it having a purple cage, really like that!
Leather should be matt it's only cheap or worn leather that is shiney.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southie
Looks great Keith, look forward to any updates.
I had to choose from Shiney, Satin or Matt finish, went with Matt which IMO looks more "new". Love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by dan16v
No plans for sale. And if it was the asking price would make your Sphincter twitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by HAZBO4
As Dan said, Leather should always be matt looking.
The shiner the cheaper/dirtier.
Can't believe you've bought this. One of my
all time favourite novas and one that got me into the damn things.
Stunning car, glad it's in safe hands. Shame the reg has changed, is there a reason why the old one was taken off?
The Reg is Mark Watts personal plate, MAP18W (spelling MARKW). It's on his Astra VXR and was on his VX220 before that.Quote:
Originally Posted by L33 LEG
I got the car on it's original E reg, and bought the A20 TBN for it (A 2.0 Turbo Nova)
Ah never realised it said his name, that's fair enough then although it's a shame because everyone knows the car with that reg but it's still an amazing car to own. Very jealous of it!
Probably cos it looks nothing like "mark" lolQuote:
Originally Posted by L33 LEG
Id have never in a million years guessed it was that.Still will always remember the car by that reg though.Iconic nova.
Car made 238BHP at Dyno tune today. Thanks to Steven Gault for the power run.
The car was always touted as having 240bhp in all the 90's mags. So glad to see the engine is in great health.
Some photos from yesterday:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psaw2yskmx.jpg
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Very nice nova. What spec is the engine?
Good healthy power. Perfect for enjoyment and use.
Pretty sure it hasn't changed since here: http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/cour...o/info_41.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by torquey