mk 1 nova overhaul including XE (going concourse on this one)

shauny_g · 12-03-2008, 22:58

right well i used to own a couple of mk3 astras and then a nice calibra redtop but then i was silly and got banned for 3 years for drink driving.

oh well anyways as ive now got plenty of time and wont be spending money on motoring im investing in a new prodject but im going to be doing the works!!
anyways the car is coming next friday ita a D reg mk 1 nova in white but has some accident dammage front end but not too bad
heres some pix of it now

and a couple before the accident

soooo as u can see ive got a bit too do but 3 yrs of it being off the road is plenty for what i have in mind

whats too come,
well im going for a full gsi rep look as i love the look of them so ill need to give it a mk2 canversion,
rest of the gsi kit,
C20XE conversion, (rebuild opertunities due to long period of time i have,
lots of parts replaced with brand new to get it as close to concourse condition,
uprated brakes,
uprated suspension,
nice set of speedlines,
full silk violet respray inside and out,
full mint condition interia (poss gsi)
tints,
new wind screen and rear screen
and im sure there will be a few more choice mods on this long jerny lol.
comments welcome

**CraigGreen** · 13-03-2008, 09:51

Cool project if you have the time.

I've learnt a lot doing mine. My advice is strip the shell to nothing. Have it primered & then dummy build some of the main aspects to ensure things fit or can be pre-fabricated to avoid scratches etc when it is painted.

Gearbox mounts & brake pipes spring to mind.

[edit] You do realise GSi replicas are common as muck & Speedlines even more so?

shauny_g · 13-03-2008, 12:07

yer i do understand that, but im new to the nova scene and dont realy kno what to go for,
i just kno i like the style of the gsi. is there any other options wich will give me a similar look but be more rare, parts need to be gm or vaux spesialist tho.
thanks for the comment

dark-ryder · 13-03-2008, 12:13

whys the number plate writtern back to front, isnt that illegal?

**CraigGreen** · 13-03-2008, 14:24

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Originally Posted by dark-ryder

whys the number plate writtern back to front, isnt that illegal?

You should have noticed its LHD in that case aswell. Pic is reversed.

shauny_g · 13-03-2008, 14:57

hahahahahhaha, funny stufff. yer i just received the pics like that.
anyways, has anyone got any ideas on the body styleing?
plz

Jack · 13-03-2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by shauny_g

anyways, has anyone got any ideas on the body styleing?

Standard and pristine condition is the Mig way.

**CraigGreen** · 13-03-2008, 15:12

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Originally Posted by shauny_g

anyways, has anyone got any ideas on the body styleing?
plz

Anything with the old mk1 headlamps & bumpers is a bit different tbh. Its not groundbreaking but have a look around at the shows & I'd say 95% of Novas are facelifted to mk2 GSi front ends & lamps.

It all looks very 'same-old-same-old'. I have an original GSi but if it werent a GSi it would be converted to mk1 spec. Mk1's look more retro & close to a mk1 Golf anyway, which if everything we are told is true..... is one of the coolest cars on the planet (after anything air cooled)

shauny_g · 13-03-2008, 19:57

mk one it is then fella, thanks for the input

Jack · 14-03-2008, 08:42

Is spanishfly's a mk1?

**CraigGreen** · 14-03-2008, 14:00

Yes Jack.

I wasnt looking to persuade you into something you didnt intend to do, but I was telling the truth.

I think retro mk1 saloons will be quite popular over the coming years but GSi replicas etc are what most people think Novas are nowadays.

Jack · 14-03-2008, 14:04

I'd love a mk1, just to be a bit different.

Although it would have to have funky GSI skirts too.

**CraigGreen** · 14-03-2008, 14:31

GTE/GSi skirts, same.

Mk1's are where its at. I've been saying this for a while, purely due to how boring it is seeing every Nova at shows all looking almost the same. No offence to anyone with a mk1.

Just some mk1 inspiration.....

DaveB · 14-03-2008, 14:59

I'm personally a fan of the mk2 scene, but it comes down to taste I guess

The Simps · 14-03-2008, 15:34

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I'm personally a fan of the bear scene, but it comes down to taste I guess

The Simps · 14-03-2008, 15:43

I think Craig has said most things that came to mind. Especially the idea of dry building everything. My current project will not see a lick of paint until the very end, last job. Lots of dry fitting of everything first.

I think you're better off going GTE than GSi. Don't go speedlines either. If I was going to keep mine I was going to put some 16" azev a's on mine with a slight deep dish on the back with ever slightly wider arches. Feel free to use that idea.

Azev As:-

Because all the novas look the same people have to rely on doing individual touches, subtle ones especially. Doing little things like using a corsa servo and wiper linkage to update things.

Tidy, but factory looking engines bays are popular.

If you're thinking concourse the standards these days are ridiculous! You only have to look at the quality of Dec's Nova Sport project.

The biggest problem I see you having is with a 3 year build you'll be having to change the spec all the time to keep it "current". Ask Craig. When he started his rebuild he was going for a nova dose body kit, TSW venoms and a whale tail.

**CraigGreen** · 14-03-2008, 16:44

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Originally Posted by The Simps

The biggest problem I see you having is with a 3 year build you'll be having to change the spec all the time to keep it "current". Ask Craig. When he started his rebuild he was going for a nova dose body kit, TSW venoms and a whale tail.

You cheeky Bas...

Yeah the Neons & tints have been ebayed off.

The Simps · 14-03-2008, 16:54

The more I think about the azev a's idea the more it makes me wanna keep mine!

Oh well.

jay26 · 14-03-2008, 17:07

lovein the sport

Kev_G · 14-03-2008, 19:32

Shaun drink driving naughty boy!! if you want a hand let me know as your only 2mins from me. id quit the text talk fast by the way lol

word of warning as you have been done for drink driving when you get back on the road insurance will be a killer - thought about a 1.4 16v out of a corsa as thats DIFFERENT

**Benn** · 14-03-2008, 19:53

Sounds like you've got good plans.

shauny_g · 16-03-2008, 15:40

wow alright kevv, long time no speak.... or see to think of it.
yer ill let you kno wen it comes, its going in me nans garrane on capenhurst lane for now, so still ony down the road,
thanks for all the input to everyone

shauny_g · 16-03-2008, 15:42

by the way, i love the idea of the red one alottttt

Kev_G · 16-03-2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by shauny_g

wow alright kevv, long time no speak.... or see to think of it.
yer ill let you kno wen it comes, its going in me nans garrane on capenhurst lane for now, so still ony down the road,
thanks for all the input to everyone

yeah mate like i said need a hand let me know