It Begins: The S3 1.8T into my '85 Mk2 GTI

[DubSteve]

Chin up mate, where there is a will there is a way

[gareth_oau]

and looking back, you'll be more pleased that you finished it yourself

[h100vw]

Wade, you have this covered yourself mate. You might be short of time but like Gareth says, it'll be more satisfying doing it yourself.

Gavin

[doc dogg]

This has been a great thread to read. Really inspirational with all the highs and lows, but you kept going. I hope one day I can open this thread and see a youtube vid of you driving it around, that would be nuts!

[Golf Loon]

Thought i'd better give a little update. Nothing has happened since i've been away and as a result, I've told Joe to put in the wheel bearings and KW's and I'll come and tow it home to finish it myself. Pretty pissed off really that its not done.
Its also been a struggle financially to keep buying parts....

Nearly there mate. I have a couple of brand new single lamp grilles like the one in that pic.
Send me your address and I'll send you one to help out a dubber and finish the project.
It wont effect your full beam, the outer lamps do all of that, the others are simply extra spotties.

[GOLFBALLS]

Ah cool. Thanks for the grille offer but the guys at HSY Adelaide gave one for free (it was old stock).
I will get it done. Thanks for the encouragement guys. Theres no way i'm stopping now anyway!

[Water Boy]

Good work mate!

Maybe get a crazy job and work like 10 hours a day for a month and pay of the Mk2.

I did a similar thing when I needed to get my Mk3 rego'd etc.

[GoLfMan]

keep going man! SO DAM CLOSE!

[GOLFBALLS]

Spoke to Joe yesterday. He's got the front suspension in and hubs, new wheel bearings, front brakes, and steering all assembled. Just gotta put the rear KW's in and roll it out & tow it home!

Also got my brand new 1360mm carbie throttle cable in the post yesterday straight from the vw classic parts guys in wolfsburg! It cost about $90 and took 3 days!

[GOLFBALLS]

Ok, so its back on its wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe slammed it for the pics but its obviously not staying that low - all the time.

The tow truck is bringing it home tomorrow...







HEEELLLZ YEA