For Sale – 1978 Vauxhall Chevette HS. Nut & Bolt ...

These cars are highly underated in our opinion, being very rare and having endured a successful rallying career. They are a fabulous drive. This iconic car is just spot on in every department,probably better than the day it left the factory.. I guarantee the first serious buyer or collector who views it,will purchase this car. Nut & Bolt restored to an obsessive standard by a dedicated and talented enthusiast around 1000 miles ago ( The best cars always are ,as time isn't charged), and has just completed a careful 1000 miles since. There is a huge file of invoices,and a full pictoral record of the work carried out. Here are some brief details of the restoration: The car has stripped down to the shell then dipped to remove all paint sealer etc. All rust was cut out and fresh metal welded in and new panels were possible. New inner and outer sill, rear quarter panels. Doors, bulk head, battery tray,inner wing, floors, boot floor,all replaced or repaired. Shell underside and inside etched primed, undercoated stone chipped , more undercoat. again, top coated, lacquered. Shell out side etched primed, undercoated, top coat, lacquered, all in the car has had about 16 coats. Engine Rebuild with new standard liners and the right 2.3 HS pistons (not the standard.3 single cam pistons, cost £1000 alone). Lightened and balanced. Oil cooler fitted Head rebuilt new valves, bronze valve stems, converted to unleaded, Electronic ignition in lucus distributor Twin 48 Dellotor carbs (overhauled) Club engine mounts, and alternator bracket Works cam belt idler pulleys Kent cam pulleys Electronic pump. Gearbox Overhauled with new bearings New main shaft New fifth and fourth synchromesh gears. Prop shaft overhauled with new joints. Radiator Overhauled & recored Twin cooling fans System filled with Evens waterless fluid Rear axle Overhauled New diff bearings Wen half shaft bearings. Suspension & steering New uprated springs New Billstien shocks Polly bushed throughout All new joints in steering Steering rack overhauled. Seats and interior are like new with: New head lining New carpets Sound proofing and under lay under carpets Door cards recovered Seats recovered in NOS original material All clocks overhauled by Speedy Cables Brakes were uprated: New Willwood 4 pot callipers New pads and shoes New rear wheel cylinders New cooper brake pipes New braided stainless flexi pipes New hand brake cable Servo overhauled Filled with synthetic brake fluid Trim New door rubbers Front and rear screen rubbers New side stripes brand new NOS front screen Electrics New Alternator New Starter Motor (CF) All wiring checked All Lights checked Wheels were fully refurbished with new tyres fitted