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    Meet the Mk3 i just had to save

    Hi guys, i saw this thing on deathrow, bad reverse and been a bit neglected, i looked at the potential for parts as i has first dibs on it and the more i looked at it i thought no way this car has the minerals to be saved and be made something different. It has the ADZ 1.8 and 020 and its a sound runner, has no elec windows and is very basic. Im gonna run it for a bit to run back and forth to the workshop but i have serious plans for it and possible next week ill be sighting a mill very suitable for transplant whenever i feel like it. I am in the process of doing a 6N2 1.8T project and i thought what the hell this things gonna get the same. . Ultimately the Polo is key in my mind at the moment but whilst im concentrating in that im gathering for the MK3 , why not?? Ive sold a couple of cars that were in my way with just my 6N1 to get rid of once i fix the gearbox, of which has now made it to the shop for that so project fun is only weeks away!!!
    Here is a glimpse of the MK3

    I have already started gathering for this car so you will see more of it in the future
    2 1.8T projects look like my midlife along wth the FJR1300 im keen on buying!!!


    Cheers
    Jmac
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    Nice, I just picked up a mk3 GL Wolfsburg Edition off a guy from work, AGG 2L with 5 speed, had plans to take the running gear and transplant it into my mk1, but the car is too good, has all the options I would want in it and is a happy little daily, looks like I'm the happy owner of 3 now!
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    MK3 love much be in the air at the moment. I just got my cabrio registered which I picked up dirt cheap a couple months ago

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    Tim, i think you are right pal, i could have a Mk5 Gti over and over but ill stick to fixing them for now, i still got a soft spot for the oldies. If i want a bit of new i take my 4Mo wagon for a much loved Blap.
    Happy days,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    Hi guys, i saw this thing on deathrow, bad reverse and been a bit neglected,

    Dead Golf walking....... Looks pretty clean, I'd make the wheels into coke cans though.

    Gavin

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    Yeah I'd sent the wheels off to the crusher, but am glad to see another mk3 saved!
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    Dont worry bout the wheels gents, thats gonna be well taken care of LOL
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    Looks like an unwanted pound dog about to be put down just landed itself exclusive use of the Taj Mahal's back lawn and a truck load of schmackos.

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    True that Joe, wife needs a car for work now until the VR is ready so fixed reverse gear , box going back in tmw, be used till need be , it runs as smooth as, no way breaking it, will be a nice one for someone in the future, and no elec windows to worry about either, all manual.
    Ill update on this wee gem soon
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    As new job fast approaching need a daily till VR Ready, wife still using the 4Mo to get to work, fat chance me getting it LOL. Reverse gear all sorted now, new clutch and a quick run round the block and has a dud drivers front wheel bearing, squeeze that in this week between last jobs and it be roadworthy by the end of the week hopefully. Its still running the super dooper rodney Jane Racing ultimate mega super fantastic wheels but only till i have suitable donors, then some 4x100 mitsi or something can have the RJR wheels. Dont want to spend too much as the VR is in mid repair. Still this wee car should be a nice cheap daily for now, super surprised at how much has been spent on it by the previous owner, its obviously been kept mechanically good till the reverse carked it.
    Wil update with pics once she is cleaned up.
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