while im at it heres my road nova too

kennybarbour · 13-02-2007, 01:48

following on from this thread
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=302523

i thought i would share a brief history of the rebuild of my 1200 nova roadcar.

paid £100 for an unloved but good nick (debateable) 1200 merit with 54k on the clock and in a nice rare colour!

having broken my last nova and hoarding parts from other cars i had most of the bits i needed (this car came with many of its removed parts too)and plenty spares so i set about cleaning it up startiing with welding up and questionable areas on the front and respraying the bay

then the time came to transplant all the injection gear from my last car including the 44k mile engine into this shell which was originally a carb model. (the marks in the middle that look like scratches are tank tape as this tank came out the rally car and was near enough new - the marks on the near corner of the tank ARE scratches

)

then i painted up the underside of the car and the front inner arches (pic slightly out of sync obviously)

kennybarbour · 13-02-2007, 02:00

i then did a DIY rebuild on my engine, was my first so god knows if it will actually work

basic stuff really, cleaned and painted parts, new belts and rollers, gaskets etc. also fitted a cheeky wee GSi cam to liven it up a little. plan was to fit a 14se head and some inlet trickery but i didnt bother, however i have the parts and plan to build a proper cheeky 1200 for my corsa....

engine going in

then proceeded to doll it up as and when i felt the need, it currently looks like this

note drainpipe induction kit

...out of date arty shot next...

then did my brakes (ATE 16v jobs with goodridge lines) and interior (mk1 SR buckets, SR clocks, GSi boot carpets...nothing mad).

also played with ideas for styling, planning bigmouth GSi front with zafira grill insert, astra GSi vented bonnet, finless GSi skirts and nice low ride hieght. wheels will be whatever is going at the time!!

heres some pictures of how it has looked on a few different occassions...

kennybarbour · 13-02-2007, 02:03

car is now away for a couple of weeks while my dads mate welds up the new rear panel and a couple of plates on the inner arches and offside sill. basically i lost interest big time so getting it back almost MOT worthy will be a big boost and it might actually get finished!

i have loads of pics of this car and its various stages so if you want to see anything just ask me! will keep this thread up to date as it comes to fruition in the coming weeks

kenny

wayne451 · 13-02-2007, 02:20

Good stuff!

Have I seen pictures of it before? Some look familiar!

**spanishfly** · 13-02-2007, 08:04

Looks good Kenny

CortraGTE · 13-02-2007, 10:09

Nice looking motor mate

kennybarbour · 13-02-2007, 11:28

wayne - ive maybe put some of them up on roybacer in the past but im not sure.

'fly and cortraGTE - cheers guys, glad to know people approve

stuartp · 13-02-2007, 20:50

Looks a goog little motor! love the air intake Cheap and effective just what its all about!

**CraigGreen** · 14-02-2007, 13:06

Looking good, these budget builds are often more fun & a better read than the 'money no object' approach.

GaryVaux · 14-02-2007, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennybarbour

engine going in

OMG - Check the weather out!! U can tell that pic wasnt recently, lol

Looks great in the pics! Cant wait to see it running

(it may give me more temptation,

)

kennybarbour · 08-03-2007, 01:20

car returned from the welder the other week and he has done a brilliant job on rear panel and arches!!!

replacement rear panel painted

looks much nicer now its got trim and carpet

finished paint on the underside and arches

dug out the once minty rear beam, will need a rub down and repaint now tho...

also found my skirts, ready for prepping and painting. seems a shame to paint them as they are bloody gorgeous, were obviously well cared for by previous owner (dusty in pic)

heres the wee box of trim that remains to be fitted, and can all be fitted now YESS!!!

jobs for this weekend are clean and fit interior (then cover with sheets and lock the doors!)
fit rear beam and rebuild drums as necessary
buy rear wheel bearings
collect new wheels and tyres from novaali
make it run (wiring fault somewhere for me to find)

after that all it needs is body prep, paint, mot and tax

Ste L · 09-03-2007, 18:25

get a van boot cover, for the rear slam panel, looks better than the painted metal

**spanishfly** · 09-03-2007, 18:32

Looking good chap

GaryVaux · 09-03-2007, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste L

get a van boot cover, for the rear slam panel, looks better than the painted metal

I want one of these for my nova, found a mint one on a 5-dr luxe, but realised it was cracked

Comming along nicely kenny.

Ste L · 09-03-2007, 19:26

used to have one on mine floged for £15 to someone on novaload, i got it for free :lol:

kennybarbour · 13-03-2007, 12:59

right then, interior is all fitted and cleaned up, except the door cards as the windows will be coming out for painting.

really big push to get this finished now and all i need is a set of -60mm front springs (pref in red and good condition) and the exhaust centre section, anybody able to supply me with either of these items??

**Benn** · 13-03-2007, 18:40

whats a van boot cover?

and very cool dude, looks great,

and i have aset of 60(so i'm told) red front springs...

kennybarbour · 13-03-2007, 18:49

its just a plastic trim that would cover the bit that is painted blue in that shot of my boot there. how much you want for springs? and is the paint on them in good nick? (thats more important than quality hahah)

**Benn** · 13-03-2007, 18:53

ah,i got one of them too,
have never fitted it...

erm not sure on the qual of the paint,will take a pic,and erm....50sheets?

kennybarbour · 13-03-2007, 19:02

what make are they? i will look at pics bit i dont know if i will take them as £50 is sadly alot of money to me these days! get a pic anyway tho

**Benn** · 13-03-2007, 19:08

i think there apex...
and 50 was aguess...as i'm not sure what fronts go for,

GaryVaux · 13-03-2007, 23:12

ive a pair of FK automotive front springs, bought as a kit (i ordered 40mm, but they sent 60/40)for my silver corsa, fitted them for 2 days, but didnt like them, too low compared to the back. There really long/progressive, look almost std until until weight goes on them, so ride very smooth for 60 springs, not harsh at all, ideal for what u need!

Let me know if u still need them, will take £30

kennybarbour · 14-03-2007, 04:34

aye garyboy i shall go for them, also remind me to go get that alloy sheeting soon before some other pikey mofo gets it! the way im going right now cars and parts are gonna be my only form of income and my main concentration so some nice alloy bits would come in bloody handy. missing exams left right and centre! plus you want that tray runner too.

GaryVaux · 15-03-2007, 17:56

No problem, will bring them in at the weekend some point. Yeah take the tray runner aswell