78 2-Door Build Thread

[sports racer]

Picked it up today.



Yes that is a sideboard strapped to the back. Michael's neighbor was selling it cheap and I couldn't resist. The top of it is in the back of the Tarago.



LOTS of work needed.





First step is to get the 16v in and get it running. Then comes the bodywork.

My wife and kids think I'm crazy.

[dubstar]

Wow.....i remember it been quite mint. Was it sitting under a gum tree for the last few years?

[sports racer]

Wow.....i remember it been quite mint. Was it sitting under a gum tree for the last few years?

That's not tree sap it's rust. Whatever has dripped on to it has eaten through the paint and is attacking the metal. Most of it is surface rust but there's a lot that needs to be fixed immediately.

It'll probably buff out.



This won't buff out though.





Good thing I've got another motor to go in. It's a 9a (2.0 16v) so should go ok. Would you believe I got it out of a MK1 too.

[beatman11]

Noice one Paul

[Browneye]

Super excited for the continuation!

[Goon]

Looks great mate! Can't wait to see it. Looking forward to seeing it running again! I can help you with bodywork and paint once engine is in.

[dubstar]

Good to see you straight into this. JB weld will fix that

[sports racer]

Looks great mate! Can't wait to see it. Looking forward to seeing it running again! I can help you with bodywork and paint once engine is in.

Any help/tips most appreciated.

Eventually I want to paint it bright yellow like this.



Would look good with 16 x8 Contras.

Good to see you straight into this. JB weld will fix that

JB WELD!!! I have a mate in Canada who races model cars and he pours the stuff all over the place to make his cars bulletproof. It's been a running joke between us for over 5 years.

[sports racer]

Getting these soon. I'm hoping they are wide enough to cover the Contras.



The Contras have ET11 and I need to get 4x100 to 5x112 adapters as well so these wheels will stick out a bit. If these flares aren't wide enough I might modify them. Depends on how they look.

If it's too wild these are sitting in my shed but they are only 14x7.



And I've got the 15's off my MK2.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...6-19-18-59-jpg

Decisions, decisions.

[GeorgeMK1]

Paul I had no idea you bought this! Nice mate, really keen to see how you go.

If you're moving those meshies along, I'd be happy to pick them up hehehe