stan_the_man
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Registered: 14th Feb 07
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Ive had four Novas, and this one makes it five, after I swapped my Cavalier for it.
Anyway.....
Its was originally a 1.2i, but has had a GTE/GSi 1600 8v engine fitted (E16SE)
I bought it as a non-runner, as the top end was tapping/knocking very badly. It lasted 200metres and the cam seized.
So the plan was to park it up and sort the engine.
Over a couple of weeks, i replaced the engine with one that had been sat for ten, yes TEN years without turning a key! I fired a new belt and filters/oil and dizzy in it and it fired up on the first turn and has been strong ever since!
After a couple months of abuse/use i decided to put it off the road for a bit as a few bits were looking a tad sorry. Mainly the inlet manifold gasket was leaking. Also it was needing new suspension components, thus was a bit vague on a straight road.
So......
Heres how it looked after fitting the engine.
After a while i got offered a set of speedlines for cheap, so snapped the up and sold the Cav slabs
Not long after this, i put it off the road to work on it.
I sold the speedlines in favour of some Compomotive MO's
As you can see, whoever painted it, didnt remove the skirts so its blue behind them. This will be adressed....
I had a mad notion and decided to strip the interior, as it was the best anyway, plus i live in town now so the car is just a toy 
As the interior was blue, i had to paint it (i like Irn Bru, but this was a bit too far IMO)
I then set about fitting new bottom arms with polybushes and brand new balljoints, and also polybushed tiebar mounts, Also lower rear springs, and painted my drums..
I also fitted a better looking backbox
I will keep updating as i go...
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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looks a good project that fella, love the colour! Lol I see they did half a job on the paint job though! haha I want a nova!
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stan_the_man
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
looks a good project that fella, love the colour! Lol I see they did half a job on the paint job though! haha I want a nova!
Feck you would believe how bad the paint job is!
Well, to be fair, on the flat panels etc its ok, but overspray etc is really bad!
It will be sorted!
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B3KAN
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Registered: 15th Feb 07
Location: Inverness, Highland
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Glad you changed that squint back box  Looks quite smart just a shame bout the shit paint job  Got much more planned for it?
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stan_the_man
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quote:
Originally posted by B3KAN
Got much more planned for it?
Paint skirts black and fit them.
Engine out and sort it properly.
Try and lay my hands on some GSi bumpers.
Got a rear strut brace on its way too.....
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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looks good mate, ive bought a nova sri just over a week ago now. love it 
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c16xenov
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Novas really suit mo's imo. Would love to get another one one day. my old one started to cost lads on welding etc
so had to get rid of it Will keep an eye on this to see how it progresses
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stan_the_man
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I was having a mess with the hammerite the other day and did a rear spat of the skirts, and, well, it looks ok?? Will flat it off and give it a coat of gloss black and see how it looks. . . . . .
Trial fitted it to see how it will look too
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stan_the_man
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Just trial fitted a wheel on.
Looks good!!
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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 they really suit nova's!
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podge17
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Registered: 20th Aug 08
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Who done the engine conversion?
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stan_the_man
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Stevie wonder?
It was terrible! Ive sorted it slightly, but not much!
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podge17
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Registered: 20th Aug 08
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my cars doin my fukin nut in ken any1 that would pass my emmisions? :L
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Nic Barnes
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did that not used to have a 20xe in it?
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opelbuck2000
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Registered: 28th Apr 08
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looks good mate
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podge17
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one that looks slightly the same ont the cover of total vauxhall issue 85
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Nic Barnes
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there was an orange one, looked same as that from cumbria had an xe in it not long ago. last year it was done. hasnt been featured as far as im aware anyway and havent seen it in a while. maybe the same car?
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stan_the_man
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
there was an orange one, looked same as that from cumbria had an xe in it not long ago. last year it was done. hasnt been featured as far as im aware anyway and havent seen it in a while. maybe the same car?
I dont think so.
It doesnt have the alt mod so i doubt it . . .
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stan_the_man
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Now breaking - See for sale section
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=526443
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