My Projects thread

Small update today then guys, Back on with the mirrors again, With the help of one of the chaps from work we made up some cardboard templates and ensured they fitted correctly before cutting down the plastic backplates...


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243097154


Once we were happy with these the backplates were cut down, sanded around the edges and clipped into place...


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243097263
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243097306



I'd also Had a word with our glass guy who removes all our glass at work regarding cutting down the glasses, He managed to cut them down without cracking them but they've been cut a little too short! So once I get my hands on some more we'll have another go!


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243097659


Also I was out in the nova again today, and still cant get over how noisy it is!! To be honest I think It'll be the last car I strip out! If I actually used it more regular the sound deadening and false floor would definatly be going back in lol

hey Nick mirrors coming along good matey youve done well as ive tried to cut a few glasses down and cracked evry single one lol so i gave up and got the plastic replacement lenses. going to look brilliant wen finished, been out for spin in my nova today aswell just managed get few pics of it cleaned up and finished so its going on for sale section now.

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Originally Posted by gaznovalet

hey Nick mirrors coming along good matey youve done well as ive tried to cut a few glasses down and cracked evry single one lol so i gave up and got the plastic replacement lenses. going to look brilliant wen finished, been out for spin in my nova today aswell just managed get few pics of it cleaned up and finished so its going on for sale section now.

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Cheers Gaz, The chap has a diamond tipped scorer which is the correct tool for the job, he cut them in seconds! just a shame they were not quite right... hopefully second time lucky. Your motor looks well all polished up fella, shame I dont have a couple of grand sat about as Id be tempted.

Nick.

Dude they are tiny! Should look cool as funk.

Great nova, looks awesome :thumb:

just checked the last few pages as i didnt get on line much in the last few weeks, looking good, love the stubby mirrors, i bought some of those years ago but cant find em:(

will be great to eventually see this in the flesh/metal

mines getting there, in the bodyshop now, lectricain has nearly done! but ive gotta fly back out to work

Cheers corsa1986 and sparkie... hope the servo arrived ok etc?

Ok Ive been doing a few little bits again this week, First off ever since this car was built up approx 5 years ago now its been missing its roof gutter trims and I tried to get them from vauxhall but was always told only one side was available and at that time I didnt know that one side fit both sides etc! But on my last trip to Matt's I mentioned this to him and he said a mate of his had some in original packaging unused! A quick text and a deal was done (£25 well spent in my opinion!) However as my window surrounds are all painted satin black the grey trims would look obviously out of place so I got them rubbed down and after a quick coat of plastic primer they got the satin black treatment.......


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609198


Then clipped on later that evening.......


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609305


Also after getting my spare wheel tyred up I went about placing it in the wheel well only to find the plastic threaded piece wasnt long enough! Doh! So after looking through some old total vauxhall mags I noticed a friend of mine (Phil lofthouse) Had a 7J wheel in his wheel well and as my allesio is 6.5J I thought I'd send a text asking how he'd gone about it etc. The solution being pretty simple in a long bolt that actually works with the original plastic retainer. So off I went to my local fastening place with the two wheel retainer pieces only to find we couldnt actually find something that would work directly with the plastic retainer piece but Using a long bolt,few washer and a wingnut on top of the plastic retainer It all works safely and nips down as it should. By possibly shaving a little off the edges of the retainer I could also slip a washer on top which would work even better. I'll sort this when Im back in work next week........


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609358
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609386
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609414


Lastly for today, I've been on with the stubby mirrors again. After leaving the red to dry for a week or so as I had to let them airdry I thought Id get the black on them finishing the paintwork side of things off (Just glasses to complete them now!) here's how I got on. Masked up.........


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609477
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609507



And painted with a few coats of satin black to go with window surrounds etc......


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609543



I used a fineline tape in the edges which you can remove straightaway whilst the paint is wet to give a super straight fineline. Demasked and left in the booth to dry.......


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609588
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609620
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609681
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609711
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...g?t=1243609743


I must say Im really pleased with how these have turned out. Once the new glasses I picked up from phil yesterday are cut I cant wait to see them on the car! As I know you'll probably read this.... cheers to Phil for help on with the spare wheel issue and for supplying me with another set of glasses to finish the stubby's with. Much appreciated fella :thumb: Thats it for now guys hopefully more next week :)

Nick.

They look spot on fella will look great when fitted..

Absolutely stunning as always Nick

They'll look minted on the car, I really want a set for mine