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Author Nova 1.2 Flair - 1st update in over a year (daily driver now)
sam-6
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29th Oct 12 at 20:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
looks like a good start! dont let rust or holes put you off ;P
kedowan
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Originally posted by sam-6
looks like a good start! dont let rust or holes put you off ;P


It was putting me off before I started stripping bits off but now I just want to get right in about it!
sam-6
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When I bought my b there was half the car missing underneath but now I'm doing it all! It's all worth it in the end mate !
kedowan
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9th Nov 12 at 17:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Went out and stripped more off to start treating stuff.. looks like I'm going to buy a new front panel too

Bad inner wing:


Good inner wing - bit dirty


All that to get the wire for the ariel out!!


Front panel:




Stripped:


Unhappy mother lol:


Boot:


Finished just before the heavy rain came on


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Christopher
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9th Nov 12 at 17:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Oooo looks nasty! Bit good on you for getting stuck in! It's seems daunting when you se it like that bit as soon as you have started cutting it out and new panel in its not as bad as you think!
kedowan
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Originally posted by Christopher
Oooo looks nasty! Bit good on you for getting stuck in! It's seems daunting when you se it like that bit as soon as you have started cutting it out and new panel in its not as bad as you think!


I don't think its that bad as I've seen a lot worse from my mates K plate Nova.
Getting a new panel then all the bits that need plated are getting plated.
Remember this is my first project, first time getting in about a car like that aswell.
Christopher
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9th Nov 12 at 21:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Noo ive certainly seen alot worse! Look forward to seeing progress!
kedowan
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Originally posted by Christopher
Noo ive certainly seen alot worse! Look forward to seeing progress!


Cheers mate, i probably won't be able to get during photos etc of rust because it'll be in the garage but I'll get after photos.
Sean
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9th Nov 12 at 22:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Makes me realise how clean my nova actually was! I had to replace both rear arches and do big patches on inner wings but everywhere else is solid! Can't wait for the updates
kedowan
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Originally posted by Sean
Makes me realise how clean my nova actually was! I had to replace both rear arches and do big patches on inner wings but everywhere else is solid! Can't wait for the updates


My arches aren't rotten Anywhere else i find will be plated but my dad is buying me the front panel and I need headlights when its going to be on the road
Sean
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10th Nov 12 at 07:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mine were rotten due to the previous owner cutting them so water got between the two skins and rot from the inside.
charlie loyns
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10th Nov 12 at 11:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
looking good
kedowan
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5th Jan 13 at 16:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Started off with old panel.


Old panel off eventually.


Father doing the work cos I'm 17 and never done it lol.


Two quick underneath photos.




comments please
kedowan
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5th Jan 13 at 16:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Going back out tomorrow to plate stuff, it got dark and we ran out of time
16xe_chris
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5th Jan 13 at 17:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks like a clean shell mate, don't be put off with a bit of tin worm all nova's have it lol

If you need any fibreglass panels for your nova I have nearly all the moulds for them ;-)
kedowan
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5th Jan 13 at 17:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by 16xe_chris
Looks like a clean shell mate, don't be put off with a bit of tin worm all nova's have it lol

If you need any fibreglass panels for your nova I have nearly all the moulds for them ;-)


Cheers mate, still not drove it yet and I'm 17.. really excited to get it done so I'll hopefully have more updates tomorrow if weathers good.
GB123
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5th Jan 13 at 19:58   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Doesn't look too rusty for a nova, looks good mate.
DanCobb
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Looking good
ArdenblueDan
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great bit of progress bud
CORSAb GSi rep
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Looking good mate keep the updates coming
wyley
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6th Jan 13 at 02:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Look Novas myself man even do I don't have one yet lol
Once that rust is sorted it'll be one tidy motor
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6th Jan 13 at 04:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good progress Dave,note wrong with your old man helping ya,when I first got my car my dad did things like fitting my front slated grill 'cos I didn't know how to.

Look at me now,did my own conversion. You'll learn matey.

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kedowan
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Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Good progress Dave,note wrong with your old man helping ya,when I first got my car my dad did things like fitting my front slated grill 'cos I didn't know how to.

Look at me now,did my own conversion. You'll learn matey.


Cheers everyone, was suppose to get some done today but I woke up and it wis pooring
Eventually it stopped so I got out but first I had to change the wheels over on my mums ST then once I'd finished what happened? RAIN!

Need to wait till next weekend now to get some done, really annoyed.
IvIarkgraham
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6th Jan 13 at 16:37   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what i would suggest is you do all the work under his supervision

dont let him do anything.

Car looks really good, keep up the good work
kedowan
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6th Jan 13 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
what i would suggest is you do all the work under his supervision

dont let him do anything.

Car looks really good, keep up the good work


I've never welded before, he is doing that and I'm doing everything else with the slight help from him.
Hopefully getting an apprenticeship which will include welding and I've got all the equipment for when it needs it again.. as it is a nova lol

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