Little makeover for the '79

**gtimk5** · 03-06-2010, 07:59 AM

Just checked out this build thread, wow, no holds bared. Well done, be interesting to see howc it all comes together.
Thanks for the posts Gordan

**16v_kid** · 11-06-2010, 09:46 PM

Thanks Andrew.

Been a busy few days. I've been treating, sandblasting and painting a few bits. pics tomorrow.

Also would anybody know were I could find a new alternator tensionor?

**Kiel_GTI** · 11-06-2010, 11:24 PM

Little Makeover? You liar, this project looks very promising.

Keep up the good work man.

**16v_kid** · 12-06-2010, 02:50 PM

Shhh! Don't want to spoil it for the real makeover. ahaha

Thanks buddy!

More to come.

**Jarred** · 12-06-2010, 03:04 PM

have you been soda/media/sand blasting them or what? looks pretty neat..

**16v_kid** · 12-06-2010, 05:09 PM

Cheers Jarred.

Mostly its all sandblasted.

**16v_kid** · 13-06-2010, 06:41 PM

Bottom end is getting there. Found a near new condition water pump in the garage, so I decided to give it some loving with sandblasting. Pistons and rods ready to go in also.
(dummy fit)