Brad1992 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 looking good buddy I've recently got a mk2 td havent really done a progress thread but its white and hoping to get it somewhere as close to yours as yours is lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 cheers man, haha ive seen than on the owners club, Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I fear this may turn into an off road project. (for a few weeks at least)i cleaned out the Scuttle on the weekend, it was full of Leaves, Baloons (wtf?) and crap. i knew it was rusty, but thought it was just a bad bung, however i opened the bonnet today and the Passengers side had disconnected itself, if you look carefully at that picture you can see the hole where it should be a bit like this.,.that Tack welded on L shaped Platform Dooey has full on 'Fell off' so Welding Equipment is in the Pipeline, and ive started to clear a space in the garage to get it sorted. (sometime after Christmastime)and speaking of Christmas, I should be Getting Loads of goodies for the ol' girl Yabba dabba Doo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Not having much luck dude, stick at it she'll be a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 its part of MK2 onwership, i aint even mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 so theres the hinge.. (doesnt look like it was connected to anything...? wil be sand blasted back for re use )and theres ma speed holesyeah, its a blackberry pictured updateI am sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Just got sent some pictures of the car from Back in the day!i belive that checkering was all cut by hand, Just like the 'Down and Out' Sticker on my windscreen (which will be removed)The checkering was done in a VW racing style, some of it still resides on the Sunroof Diffuser.cant say when this was taken, its on google earth in 2009/10 With the 90's spec Kit, single light grill and Alfa Teledials.so this must be around 2008, the car was Aquired by prev owner at about this time.this cars worn many different guises all over the years! and hopefully will have many more to come! just needs some TLC first to get it back on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) today's ShenanigansRemoved sunroof diffuser thing, needed some paint, as i peeled off the white squares, the paint came to! thought its clean up all the fittings whist its all in bits!also a few weeks ago I figured out why my rear door handle was a bit 'Fussy' lolaaand still gotta sort out welding, and some other bits, but all in good time! Edited January 6, 2013 by James827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 so i got a bit exited todayExcuse the Blur I was quite exitedi am Very pleased, i technically paid 100 for the wheels and they are in good shape, no real marks, just a little bit of bubbling. i will hopefully have them on for a test fit tommorow! i need spigot rings and 2 tyres before i run them properly.Exiting times 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 only really damagealso the Finnish good on the wheels, they just came from cold to warm so have steamed up somewhat and my camera picked it up!i am pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Edited January 11, 2013 by James827 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 i like it, just gotta pick up the 2 tyres, Wait for Spigot rings, and proper fit.also, i gotta work out why my rear wheel sits so far back. the other sides in the Middle, and there no Tracking issues as theres no abnormal tyre wearhmalso gota figure out center caps, tempted to try and make some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 One of the bushes in the rear beam could be knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 i thought so, but they were changed recently, along with other bits on that corner! no knocking or stuffs. if i were replacing id put nice purple ones in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I always use purple ones.I'd check the beam positioning, if they were done properly it shouldn't be like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 there was welding to help strengthen it, the otherside is fine though.reckon i could slacken off all the bolts and shift it back?might drop the rear beam and freshen up the Drums etc.needs a copper line there too, mines pinched flat in one spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 There shouldn't be any welding on the rear beam or near it really.The beam itself attaches to brackets which in turn attach to the chassis, not the floor. not anything which rusts, the actual chassis of the car.Jack up, have look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 i have, it all looks fine, it wasent welded because it was broke, it was just for strength apparently. for some reason the bracket on the end Closest the front of the car is held on with like a Welded on lip thing (hard to explain) should it be bolted up? theres a hole for a bolt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 So much diesel goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Mmm dirty.New interior Courtesy of Rich, Very comfy, and now very clean.but damp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Mmmm damp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Red-neck bolster repairs.these will be going in soon, (just need plastic guides) and the Rapey Leathers will be up for sale, to fund Many many bits;New coolant flange and coolantNew Fish-bowl (Header tank)New Glow plugsDiesel Purge CleanerWelding EquipmentAlternator (finally, 2nd hand of course)also we have an ultrasonic Cleaner in college so might give the injectors a bath in that. also those Azev reps, were all caddy wompus, so will be returned. new wheels soon hopfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 That is ghetto but good.You need the door cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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