olethalb Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 thanks for all the comments as ever chaps unfortunately how things stand at the moment project budget box may have to find a new owner. plans at the mo are to finish the smoothing, prime it up, buy a new tyre and whack a fresh MOT on it then sell it. it'll be a shame to see it go but i need to free up some cash for the Bora. we'll see what happens over the next week or so - if anyone wants to tempt me with any real offers feel free - worst i can say is no!Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Just been reading through, impressive project, out of intrest for the afh converion did you have to use the orginal keys/coil reader etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 i used the reader, immob box and chip from the polo.thanks for taking time to read.it's on pistonheads for sale now unfortunately though.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Nice one cheers for the replyonly thing that worrys me about the conversion is the wiring still tbh, everything else is bolt it from what i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Also did you use any bits of the polo interior loom only as i saw various pics of the dash out ? cheers jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 hey jr, basically the engine loom can be split in to two parts when you untape it, i took out the loom for the management for the 1.0, and from the polo loom i did the same then put the polo management part of the loom with the lupo/ arosa lighting / wipers etc loom. at the fuse box end i chopped the wires for the 1 litre management and left a good length on the wires to the plugs, did the same on the polo loom so i had the wires going all the way up to the plugs for the fuse box then just soldered the polo wires onto the arosa plugs.the only reason i had the dash out was the loom is a complete nightmare to remove without taking the dash out.so to summarise the only part of the polo loom i used was the management loom that i split from the polo lighting loom.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 did a couple more little bits after work this week while it's still waiting for a buyer.finished off the drivers handle, prepped the rear bumper and managed to get the drivers side pretty much all primed and readyhaha - i do like the grey though, i may even MOT in the next week or 2 so it's easier to sell.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 OMG! how much do i want this car!!!!can i bring you the lupo so you can have a play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 haha i got bora on the brain now bud, going to EU mania tomorrow then i'll get the Bora on the drive during the week and pull the engine out.just need this gone to create some space and free up a bit of wong.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-jay Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 well olly its been an interesting thread on here, one of the best, i wish u luck in the selling,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 thanks bud, haven't done alot lately - been doing engine swaps on other cars.well it's due for MOT on wednesday, got a new tyre coming tomorrow so thought i'd tidy up the front bumper a bit.started the process of smoothing the bumper so roughed up the grooved areathen set about sorting out the centre cut out to fill it in, after a bit of thoght i thought it best to make an ally brace dso i could shape the bumper to the correct curve heating and moulding the bumper as i went.spliced the flat part to bring it up then with the heat gun shaped the lip over the top of the brace then pop riveted it into place.than trial fitted it to see if it needed tweeking, it seemed fine so roughed it up and flattened it out a bit then offered it up on the car againit seemed close to where i want it so started plastic welding the cut outs inthats it for now, might do a bit more tomorrow.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 well got a spanking new 195/45/14 falken fitted up todayfitted the pressed rear plate and replaced one of the number plate light bulbsand primed the grillalso finished the plastic weld on the bumper and started to fill it but leaving it going off overnight and see if i have time to flat it tomorrow...Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombuttigieg Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 lovely thread to read! I think you should go with primer! and put some old school plane stickers on it, like the shark sticker around the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Love this in primer, so are you selling this once its built?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Love this in primer, so are you selling this once its built?!After a new daily Mark?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yes, and i keep getting silly.I have a few options, this one looks fun as heck, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 haha yea mate, i promised my mate he could have it today if it passes MOT, he's paying monthly too - since i said he can have it i've had loads of interest, always the way though just need it off the drive to be honest so i can strip the bora.will be sorry to see it go really, i think it'd make a good little car with some paint.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 well i flatted as much as the filler in the bumper as i could but had to chuck it back together for the MOT, and it passed just sneaking through on the emissions (good job it got a thrashing on the way to burn it all off)took some quick pics when i got backjust waiting to hear back from my mate to see if he still wants it now.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 awesome work!!!!! i'll be coming down for the same treatment soon then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 haha, i saw you at ace cafe (EU mania) but by the time i finished chatting you'd disappeared, got a cheeky couple of pics of your car. the arosa went late last night so looks like the end of this thread. :-( thanks for all the kind words from all who have commented.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 great little thread and a very inspiring build Olly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 thanks Jowey bud, will get some pics of any more progress as and when the new owner sorts it.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Whats the new plan for the Dora? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-jay Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 getting there olly, have u decided a colour or are u keeping it red,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 sold the arosa bud. bora's getting new wheels, 6 speed box and hybrid turbo amongst other things.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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