My 1.4L - GTE REP (Genuine 8k Miles)

Hey Folks - After much thought i've decided to not tear the 8k 1.4L apart for the Nova Turbo project.

This is basically because my daily driver at the moment is a 1985 1.2L, 4 speed with 13k on the clock. And it makes more sence to use the 1.4L 5 speed as its got 20 more bhp, another gear, and it has some nice extras like antiroll bars, engine bay soundproofing and door cappings as standard.

So now the little 1.2L is going to be stripped and used as a base for the Nova Turbo. As the shell on that is just as stupidly clean as the 1.4.

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Now, i picked up some new, never fitted GTE bumpers from Will on novaload. I also picked up some nice bilstein suspension (-45mm), a nice clean GTE interior and a GTE grill from a friend Steven in ballymoney.

And so the GTE rep is born! Its booked into Terry Houston's bodyshop on monday to have the bumpers painted, GTE spoiler painted and fitted, and the wingmirrors colour coded.

Here's some progress pics! Should have it pretty complete in the next 2 weeks, and this will become a nice daily driver!

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Keith

Whats the square bits on the door panels?
Looks mint, nice car!

There was an aftermarket electric window kit on the old GTE, the black bits are bits i made to cover up the holes. Think i'm going to do them grey instead tho so they dont stand out too much. Until i find some door cards without!

Keith

Sent you a PM on JOV

Cool, are the gte bumpers going to be done body coloured?
Or black/grey?

Keith you will be wanting the door cards i have in my wardrobe then ;) Looks good mate.

I want some brown cards with no holes in!

Did they make them?

They made brown window switch holders.
Anyway back to the topic!
Love the stereo :)

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Originally Posted by Ben

Keith you will be wanting the door cards i have in my wardrobe then ;) Looks good mate.

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PM me :)

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Originally Posted by Long Live The Nova

Cool, are the gte bumpers going to be done body coloured?
Or black/grey?

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Colour coded, but proper GTE so the lower lips will stay black.

Keith