Cant wait to see this all back togeather looking fresh!
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Cant wait to see this all back togeather looking fresh!
I don't suppose you have a part number for the little rivets do you Martin?
Sure do, 9033713 71p eachQuote:
Originally Posted by SimonTW
Many thanks! +rep :)
Picked my bits up last Saturday & although feeling like utter cr*p I made a start piecing it back together.
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Alot happier with tailgate now iam rid of the wiper i never used, just need the new glass now.
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Quickly popped the bonnet & scoop on, not ligned it up yet.
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Grille back together
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This was just a quick trial fit, quite happy with this passenger side but just couldnt get the drivers side anywhere near right.
Just couldnt get the bumper to fit anywhere near right with the wing on that side, anyway fealt lowzy so called it a day at this point.
I will pop back Saturday i think & have another go & see if i can get it sort of correct.
Only a few weeks left as May 1st is usual back on the road deadline - must pull me finger out!
Fit looks great, i have to sit and line the bumper up, as it will always sit to far out on one side, like its a little bit to wide..
So glad you've gone back to a slatted grille too. Front end looks great.
Do you know if this out of the gun finish? Or has it been flat and polished?
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!! Soooooooooo shiney!
Very nice,looks cracking :)
Looking well!
Lovely!!
Looking good Martin! :)
As always mate, one of the top five best UK novas ever imo.
As far as I know it's been polished.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
I think the engine bay may have been straight from the gun & possibly the interior, but don't hold me to that!
Car looks super. Definitely one of my favs...
looking good top dog
After a tat in the garage last Saturday its almost back together & ready for the road :)
First job was to fit the headlights. I had decided i was going to use rivnuts & stainless allen bolts to hold them in so a mark up, drill & install the M6 rivnut was order of the day
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Seem to have forgot to take a few pics, but here ya go, all back in
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Bumper, grille & lights back in & working.
Non genuine indicators & there rubbish as you can see, so on lookout for new genuine items if anybody has any.
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Next job was to fit the bonnet striker & latch.
What a tw*t i was, i dropped the bonnet latch, bolt & spring & where should it land, right on the strut brace!
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So annoyed with myself was the understatement! Went to the powdercoater opposite work & he does texture / crackle but its not as course a texture, anyway left it with him to do it as it cant look any worse!
New plates came yesterday too.
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All i need now is the glass from Jeffrey which iam hoping to meet up Saturday, get that fitted, fit the side skirt clips on the wings & its ready i think for a tax disc!! :)
Needs a damn good clean first, then first drive in 6 months hopefully :)
Looks great! Get some pictures once its all done and clean outside in the natural light ;)
Looks good mate, carnt wait to see this in person!
Is it the only known piece of glass in the UK nova circles anyway?
Dont know mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
Depends if ive done my homework correct with Vauxhall part numbers or of ive made an expensive mistake!
It should be GSI tint but without the heating elements, i suppose its what they used in the warmer climates where defrosting on a winter morning just wasnt required.
Hopefully Saturday i will find out.
Brilliant mate I know the dubbers were big on it over the past couple of show seasons, should add towards a cleaner look
Looking stunning Martin, bumper des looked like they work ok. Front lining up looks good. Should of said i have a "few" spare indicators here....
Rivnutting the headlight in is a way better idea, i've just done the same too. Much tidier.
this looks so so nice love it good work mate :thumb:
looking good mate
Massive thank you to Jeffrey & Niek for bringing me some glass over from OPC in Germany today.
Met at Rich's (novasport) in Derby who made us all really welcome, thank you.
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Wasnt expecting quite a large box for a tailgate glass, good job Audi had a good boot.
Straight to where Nova lives to get it out & fitted!
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Tried to use the string method to fit the glass until it snaped, so just worked my way around pulling the rubber through & soon fitted.
And fitted.
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Loving its clean look, really happy with it & one of my favourite subtle mods.
After chipping my strut brace it dropped it the powdercoater opposite work & picked it up yesterday.
Not quite the same as before. Not quite as course a crackle finish & maybe slightley glossier, but hey better than a chip & only £20.00
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Next job, next week is to get the roadtax & take it for its first run in 6 months, cant wait! :)
Will post some pics when its out next week, hopefully in the sunshine.
this nova is porn :)
Rear screen looks ace. Good to have a chat with you today, you're welcome round for a cuppa any time(Bring your missus in next time lol )
Didn't realize that was you today Martin lol,
Hope to see this at billing this year,
Thanks for cuppa Rich, mrs would hate looking at Nova's & your 'stock room!', if iam passing Derby I will pop in.
Yep Bazil it was I, nice to meet you, can't believe how far you travelled down today!!!
Loving the glass!
Loving the glass too
just read this thread from start to finish. WOW hat off to you mate. Genuine bits make a huge difference. loving this car.
Glass looks good!
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by fossit85
I enjoy messing on it in the garage more than actually using it!
cracking build mate, been reading through this bit by bit the last few days. Top job defs on my list of favorite novas :thumb:
Grand job Martin.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN KELSON
But the glass is very subtle, something not many other people would notice..
Did you smoke all grass at once mate?!Quote:
Originally Posted by bazil
Looking good Martin! And Niek forgot to gove you a package of wafels. Sorry for that... :)
Looking sweet Martin, top job. Didn't know non-heated rear screens actually exist! As said, good meeting up with you again.