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by Dazfx
Sat May 02, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT parts for sale

due to a change in job i will have no storage as of the end of may.
please look here many parts for sale

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=18619

many thanks
Daz
by Dazfx
Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Some shots of the damaged areas.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag144/smithdogbarrelcog/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshfeycjtx.jpg

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag144/smithdogbarrelcog/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvimm2gog.jpg

Part of the drivers side sill I have already cut out.

http ...
by Dazfx
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

So filler neck off and damage not to bad.
Few pictures.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag144/smithdogbarrelcog/image.jpg2_zpspes0yawb.jpg

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag144/smithdogbarrelcog/image.jpg1_zpsl0fjfzec.jpg

The worst of the damage

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums ...
by Dazfx
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Quick update.
So rear arches arrived today so work can begin as soon as I get a free Saturday.
Also have taken filler neck off and cleaned it up, only three little holes to weld up then it will be sent to powder coaters. Other parts ready for coating are rear beam and brackets and rear drum back ...
by Dazfx
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

The whole back end is rusty mate.
Just waiting on some arches from german ebay then going to start welding and swearing.
I hopefully take some photos.
by Dazfx
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: 280mm front brake upgrade
Replies: 11
Views: 5293

Re: 280mm front brake upgrade

Thanks for the input.
Found out my car already has larger servo and just got a rear disc set up so going to leave th front brakes,for now.
by Dazfx
Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Head lights.
Replies: 6
Views: 2012

Re: Head lights.

Can I not use my original lamps for the conversion?
Will happily sell you the grill blanks once I have the conversion in.
Thanks for helping a noob.
by Dazfx
Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Head lights.
Replies: 6
Views: 2012

Head lights.

So going to convert my 1985 mk2 from the standard head lamps to the head lamp with spot light set up.
I have aquired the parts from forum members monzajake and everlust ( many thanks )
I just have a few questions. If I can't get hold of headlamp adjusters what size nut and bolt can be used?
And ...
by Dazfx
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: The Rocco Grotto
Replies: 200
Views: 72090

Re: The Rocco Grotto

This thread is an inspiration. Top work.
Would love to get my hands on a mk1 rocco.
by Dazfx
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Thanks for the input guys. Just in the process of removing the rear beam. Having some problems with rusty bolts which just round off. Replacing all break lines though so will just cut hoses so I can get the rear beam and drums in the workshop to work on.
Next job after that will be the filler neck ...
by Dazfx
Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: MK2 Sills
Replies: 5
Views: 2318

Re: MK2 Sills

I'm using these to repair my mk2
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/scirocc ... StartRow=1

Don't know if they are a direct fit but I only need the back part near the rear arch for mine.
by Dazfx
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Mr Brown just checked relay present and fuse intact.
I'm guessing the problem is nearer the wiper itself.
Have just read that the wiring can fail where it goes into the tail gate.
Another job for the list.
by Dazfx
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Right, so while I'm waiting for panels to arrive from Germany I have been
Checking all lights, switches and electrical bits work.
I have noticed that the rear wiper is not working.
So when I push the wiper stalk forward I can hear a clicking coming from fuse box
which I assume is the relay.
So I ...
by Dazfx
Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Haven't updated this for a while. Basically just moved house so decorating is taking pioratity at present. But also waiting on panels from Germany. As soon as all parts/ panels have arrived work can begin. Kind of stuck in limbo at the moment.
by Dazfx
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Dazfx's 1985 GT
Replies: 27
Views: 7424

Re: Dazfx's 1985 GT

Ok I will make this my next job.
And when it's off I will refurb it.