v6pop
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Mar 10, 2011 21:51:24 GMT
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Ive been looking for something to fart about with and this came up on ebay last night for the right money(cheap!) so I bought it blind! 34000 miles one owner and been stored for a long time. Picking it up saturday so it will be fun to see exactly what Ive got myself into ;D   Not sure which way to go with it yet,depends on how good/bad it really is. Found a couple of pics of moddied ones but there dosent seem to be many out there.   I might do it in the same style as my old Volvo 460 as the profile is very simular to the Nova.  |
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Last Edit: Apr 22, 2011 21:01:07 GMT by v6pop
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Mar 10, 2011 22:16:14 GMT
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Cool. Loving the look of that Volvo^^ as well. Check out Count Vauxalots build thread! You might find yourself getting carried away though   Can't find it though! Edited for search fail  |
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Last Edit: Mar 10, 2011 22:23:27 GMT by luckygti
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Mar 10, 2011 22:18:31 GMT
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Great buy. Theres a brown one that was on the migweb forum and it looks the absoulute nuts a lot of work went in to it.
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Boogieman
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Mar 10, 2011 23:19:16 GMT
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you could also search the web for "Corsa TR" that's what this thing was called here . .  not my cup of tea . . .  |
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qwerty
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Mar 10, 2011 23:33:36 GMT
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^^^^ do that^^^ looks so mean  really starting to like the saloons at the minute. great buy matey |
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Speedle
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Mar 11, 2011 11:45:09 GMT
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chap on here had one of these, made it look super cool with (I think) one of those tiny boot spoilers from a BMW 3 series. Anyone remember that?
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conrad
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Here to fix your cabin.......
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Mar 11, 2011 12:35:54 GMT
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i don't remember that but i know the spoilers, there's two good versions, from the E46 coupe and the E39 5 series
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rumsam
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80s LOVIN!!!
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Mar 11, 2011 15:14:11 GMT
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Booted goodness, love that blue one! <3
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bmw156
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Mar 11, 2011 20:49:45 GMT
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nice buy,
is it a 2 door or 4 door?
mk1, the best!
get over onto pngclub for some inspiration and parts.
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v6pop
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Mar 11, 2011 21:29:45 GMT
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Thanks for all the comments,its going to be a good laugh tomorrow to see it in the flesh....I hope its not a minger ;D I will take some piccys to entertain you all ! nice buy, is it a 2 door or 4 door? You know what..I don't even know that! It will be a surprise tomorrow when I drag it out its garage. |
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v6pop
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Mar 12, 2011 13:19:24 GMT
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Well its home ;D And guess what....its a 2 door ;D One piccy to start off and more later today. Been in this garage for 10 years!!  |
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v6pop
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Mar 12, 2011 19:06:03 GMT
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Its now at home and in need of 10 years of grim to be washed off to see whats underneath.      After a few buckets of water and shes come up really well. Only rot is on near side rear wheel arch at the sill end. Front and rear panels under the bumpers are mint. Underneath the floor panels,inner and outer sills are also mint. Started to recommision the engine,plugs out and poured a bit of oil in the bores.Spanner on crank and it turns smoothly. Will be putting a new cam belt on before I start it up. Lots more to do before she hits the road again but I feel she is well worth the effort.     Found this in the boot amongst other spare parts,made me grin ;D   More to follow......................... |
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Last Edit: Mar 12, 2011 21:50:54 GMT by v6pop
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recarouk
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Mar 12, 2011 21:57:26 GMT
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looks cool fella, should look sweet with a few mods |
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Mar 13, 2011 10:28:39 GMT
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Thats absolutely great!!!! Jammy sod. These 2-dr Novas are prettty rare nowadays and that one looks a belter.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
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1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
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Boogieman
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Mar 13, 2011 10:35:56 GMT
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hm . . . from your first post, I expected a 4-door . . |
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v6pop
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Mar 13, 2011 12:40:46 GMT
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hm . . . from your first post, I expected a 4-door . . Didnt know what I had in the first post  Been out in the garage this morning to get it ready for the new cam belt but couldnt resist sticking a battery on and spinning it over with the plugs out and resting on the cam cover. Spins over fine,oil light goes out and the plugs are sparking ;D At this point I go against my better judgement and decide to see if it will fire up on easystart sprayed into the carb. Plugs back in and a quick spray and she wants to go....time to rig up an auxiliary fuel supply !  Choke out and away we go...runs a treat even after 10 years locked away. Thought I would check to see if the clutch was stuck while it was running,clutch down and it slips into gear without a problem...chuffed with that So while I'm waiting for the belt and engine service parts to arrive Ive got loads to do...wheels off and lets have a look at the brakes to start with.  |
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v6pop
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Mar 19, 2011 22:31:44 GMT
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Quick update so far.... Removed the front brake calipers and freed up the pads which are like new,replaced the front rubber brake lines. Removed rear brake drums and removed slave cylinders which had seized solid so have been replaced with new items. Replaced all rubber fuel lines as they started to weep fuel. Replaced the cam belt today and will be bleeding up the brakes tomorrow. Got to weld a small plate at the end of the near side cill and paint it up to match,if the weather stays warm it will be done this week coming. Not long before its ready for an MOT ;D I like the look of this one....  |
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right I'm off on ebay! that is tidy fella, brilliant find!
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Can't find it though!
