shooie811 Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 ]hi been meaning to do this for ages well here were ago hi my names chris im 21, a joiner and i live in ayrshire in scotland an this is some pics of my cavy b4 it came off the road a couple of year ago Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o794/chrisyturbo0391/Photo010-1.jpg[/img shes a 78 1.6gl my dad bought it from a guy in leeds about 5/6 year ago a once i passed my test it became mine mainly due to the fact that i had a 205 gti which was going to nearly 3000 quid to insure an the cav was only 500 lol ever since its been my pride and joy and now its time to get it back on the road heres more pics will add more pics 2moro photobucket keeps crashing on me Quote
Cavtastic Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 My old Cavalier ! Nice car but thought I could get a better one, took me 5 years to get another and didn't end up with a better one lols. Nice to see it being done up even if it's being modified. Quote
opelscott22 Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Nice looking cav! Good to see theres not much tin worm under those wings, they can be pretty nasty. Looks like the car has loads of life left in it yet, whats your plans? Scott. Quote
davo Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 That first nighttime photo makes it look like its metallic grey in colour,which works well with those wheels. Maybe an idea for the finished car! ! Looks like a good base to start Good luck with your plans Quote
shooie811 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 how its sits at the moment it is a very solid car minor pieces of welding to be done i do need a front end though if anybody has one or knows were i can get one would be great . cheers Quote
shooie811 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Nice looking cav! Good to see theres not much tin worm under those wings, they can be pretty nasty. Looks like the car has loads of life left in it yet, whats your plans? Scott. well im plannig to keep body all orgininal same colour sitting low on a nice set of wide wheels been looking at schidmt wheels bloody expensive though av got airbags for the setup of the suspension dont what they be like on it after planting a turbo in it tho if they would last Quote
Paul Barrett Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 would look very nice in dark silver/gunmetal, but the blue looks good also, its got a nice stance, much like a red cav i had briefly, not sure whats happened to that, was up your end of the island when i sold it on 1 Quote
Retro Power Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Wheels wise worth a look at the bullet steels we're using on the 4 door ascona we're building at the moment ( look up the project on www.retropower.co.uk for pics ) you won't get any wider than those under stock rolled arches, and they are cheap and look nice. If you need any info on turbo 16v setup give us a bell advice is free! 1 Quote
shooie811 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks alot mate really appreciate it .cheers Quote
399Road Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Shooie811 Have you seen those Schmidt replica wheels for sale on Ebay? They're called something like "OS4" and come up if you put Schmidt in the search. You can get 4 7x15's, 4 8x15's or 2 7x15's and 2 8x15's for around £400 delivered. They are all ET25 on the offset which will fit your Cavalier ok. They are a replica of a Schmidt TH Line rim and you've got the choice of Silver, Gold, Black or polished centres. A proper set of Schmidt TH Lines would be around £1600. If I was building another car then I'd go for a set of these replica rims. ....Luke. Edited January 1, 2013 by 399Road Quote
*energy* Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 would look very nice in dark silver/gunmetal, but the blue looks good also, its got a nice stance, much like a red cav i had briefly, not sure whats happened to that, was up your end of the island when i sold it on the old 2.0 8v one?it appeared at total vauxhall show at crail last year i think(2011) as far as i know its laid up off the road again at the brigebrea garage...iv tried to buy it a few times but they wont part with it. Quote
Paul Barrett Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 the old 2.0 8v one?it appeared at total vauxhall show at crail last year i think(2011) as far as i know its laid up off the road again at the brigebrea garage...iv tried to buy it a few times but they wont part with it. yes was an 8v, i ut all the recaro interior in it got it all electrically there but didnt have the time to quite finish it further, well just needed an MOT at the time, need the cash also, that motor has been through more hands than an old five und note! Quote
Mick Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Thats 3 of us with 4 Sapphire Blue saloons between us just on this thread! I remember this car when Andy had it looking nice sat down low. How much did you lower it, I need to get mine down a fair bit as standard springs are like stilts on Cavvys.. Quote
shooie811 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 Thats 3 of us with 4 Sapphire Blue saloons between us just on this thread! I remember this car when Andy had it looking nice sat down low. How much did you lower it, I need to get mine down a fair bit as standard springs are like stilts on Cavvys.. it was lowered about 100mm or so i did this by cutting springs i know alot of people dnt like the sound of that but i used shorter shocks 3" shorter which stops the springs from popping out i had it like this all the time i had it on the road with no trouble at all and still comfortable to drive Quote
399Road Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 That Cavalier makes my Ascona look like a Land Rover! Quote
rallycinq Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Chris, Good to see the car is still alive, mine is still around in a similar state awaiting bodywork repairs. Cheers D Quote
Mick Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 yes was an 8v, i ut all the recaro interior in it got it all electrically there but didnt have the time to quite finish it further, well just needed an MOT at the time, need the cash also, that motor has been through more hands than an old five und note! I loved that red Cavalier, was bloody quick for a 8V, would love to see photos of it finished and on the road.. It did have a few owners from initial built to getting on the road Quote
Paul Barrett Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I loved that red Cavalier, was bloody quick for a 8V, would love to see photos of it finished and on the road.. It did have a few owners from initial built to getting on the road it was quick, only took it down the road and farm track forgetting it hadnt had the brakes bled! sh~t your pants moment. 1600 axle wasnt it? 1 Quote
Mick Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) 1800 Manta axle and box. Engine came from an early Mk3 Cav non cat SRi. The bloke said it was chipped...I think he was right! Edited January 7, 2013 by Mick Quote
shooie811 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 Wee update not alot being done due to working away from home alot. All nasty old underseal and paint removed prepped with vactan and zinc primer few pieces welding to get done nothing major also got the front end dismantled and bushes pressed out going to stregthen it then powder coated and polybushed New valance from retro power Got a good 5speed box lying if anyones needing one? 1 Quote
opelscott22 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Looks like youve got a really nice shell there. Good not to have to dig out previous repairs! Quote
Kevin Abbott Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 same as my mk1 cav i started with years ago, good to see nice ones are still around. good luck with it Quote
*energy* Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 nice to see shes still being worked on bud,i know times a killer. whats the box offa? Quote
shooie811 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Posted September 2, 2013 nice to see shes still being worked on bud,i know times a killer. whats the box offa? I know mate its getting there slowly but surley the box is the gte 5 speed no need for it anymore Quote
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