1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
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- Bonusrocco
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
verrrry nice work dude. really like those seats
So many plans, so little time
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Love this! I have been looking at similar seats from GTS. I would like the Recaro Rallyes as found in the Junior Cup cars. Where are your's from?
Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Wow, i really like it, and that is coming from a hardcore oem look guy, the details you pin into this build is quite staggering.
Pretty entertaining as well mind you !
Pretty entertaining as well mind you !
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Cheers guys! I keep telling myself no more stupid ideas!
My camera is still being a pain! so iphone pics wlll have to do!
Bumper mount delete by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun came round a few weeks ago to hide / delete the bumper mountings.
High build by Winstang, on Flickr
Most of my spare time has been taken up hi-building, sanding, hi-building, sanding etc my block and gearbox to get the required finish. I have ran into problems with non of VHT paints being the same colour. Not happy! I think I am going back to trusty plasticoat.
Randoms by Winstang, on Flickr
This kind of shows the finish I have achieved. I had to stop myself! Next task is the head!
I have also had a skinny long N/S Driveshaft made at Northwest propshaft out of two O/S driveshafts fusion welded together. That should give me enough clearance fingers crossed.
My camera is still being a pain! so iphone pics wlll have to do!
Bumper mount delete by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun came round a few weeks ago to hide / delete the bumper mountings.
High build by Winstang, on Flickr
Most of my spare time has been taken up hi-building, sanding, hi-building, sanding etc my block and gearbox to get the required finish. I have ran into problems with non of VHT paints being the same colour. Not happy! I think I am going back to trusty plasticoat.
Randoms by Winstang, on Flickr
This kind of shows the finish I have achieved. I had to stop myself! Next task is the head!
I have also had a skinny long N/S Driveshaft made at Northwest propshaft out of two O/S driveshafts fusion welded together. That should give me enough clearance fingers crossed.
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Glad you are still going at it.
One question how do you get the bumper on with the studs sticking out? Mine slides in at fits flush then the bolts have to be screwed in.....
One question how do you get the bumper on with the studs sticking out? Mine slides in at fits flush then the bolts have to be screwed in.....
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
The brackets un-bolt from the irons. So I will fit the brackets and then bolt the iron on. It's all very fiddly tbh haha!
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Oh yeah, never thought of that.....
You should not really need to take the bumpers off once the car is finished and they are bolted on for the last time.
You should not really need to take the bumpers off once the car is finished and they are bolted on for the last time.
Mk1 78 Scirocco GLS 1.6 FR, weekend toy.
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
Membership No. 323
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
Membership No. 323
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Sorry I haven't updated this for a while
Well the DSLR is back for a short time!
The engine is coming along nicely. veinier pulley and NOS VW water pump fitted.
HK / ABD Hybrid by Winstang, on Flickr
High builded by Winstang, on Flickr
Zinc primer in the bay as its been bare metal for about 6 months. ready for winter and the final mock up.
First coat of primer by Winstang, on Flickr
Glynfab wishbones painted.
Narrow Glynfab wishbones by Winstang, on Flickr
One driveshaft built up, plenty hi build was used!
N/S Shaft by Winstang, on Flickr
I then started the final dry build (yes another) haha I can not wait to get it on all fours!
Bay mock #2 by Winstang, on Flickr
Running gear mock by Winstang, on Flickr
Noww back to iphone pictures sadly. its just to easy!
I have downgraded as much of my dash down to basic spec as I can using Swallowtail and S1 Golf parts. my favourite piece is the headlight switch without the dimmer! less more!
Basic spec life by Winstang, on Flickr
Basic spec latch by Winstang, on Flickr
The column with new bearings fitted and attatched to steering rack, I get one full lock, thats it.....:
Stalk delete by Winstang, on Flickr
Getting it rolling and on the floor was hindered with the rear wheel fitment. once I had corrected the tow it sat like this.
Poke by Winstang, on Flickr
Pokemon by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun has come to save the day even though he has been very busy. He made this jig on tuesday and now he can get chopping away at the beam! Im only going for 15mm a side then I can space it to perfection.
Axel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr
Axel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr
Well the DSLR is back for a short time!
The engine is coming along nicely. veinier pulley and NOS VW water pump fitted.
HK / ABD Hybrid by Winstang, on Flickr
High builded by Winstang, on Flickr
Zinc primer in the bay as its been bare metal for about 6 months. ready for winter and the final mock up.
First coat of primer by Winstang, on Flickr
Glynfab wishbones painted.
Narrow Glynfab wishbones by Winstang, on Flickr
One driveshaft built up, plenty hi build was used!
N/S Shaft by Winstang, on Flickr
I then started the final dry build (yes another) haha I can not wait to get it on all fours!
Bay mock #2 by Winstang, on Flickr
Running gear mock by Winstang, on Flickr
Noww back to iphone pictures sadly. its just to easy!
I have downgraded as much of my dash down to basic spec as I can using Swallowtail and S1 Golf parts. my favourite piece is the headlight switch without the dimmer! less more!
Basic spec life by Winstang, on Flickr
Basic spec latch by Winstang, on Flickr
The column with new bearings fitted and attatched to steering rack, I get one full lock, thats it.....:
Stalk delete by Winstang, on Flickr
Getting it rolling and on the floor was hindered with the rear wheel fitment. once I had corrected the tow it sat like this.
Poke by Winstang, on Flickr
Pokemon by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun has come to save the day even though he has been very busy. He made this jig on tuesday and now he can get chopping away at the beam! Im only going for 15mm a side then I can space it to perfection.
Axel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr
Axel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
No huge progress or paint work yet but this last mock up has flagged up a few more problems to slove.
Im really happy with how it is looking.
D3cked by Winstang, on Flickr
Roll out by Winstang, on Flickr
With a big run up I got the car out of the garage as the floor pans beached first time round. only for the lower valance to beach this time!
image by Winstang, on Flickr
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Im really happy with how it is looking.
D3cked by Winstang, on Flickr
Roll out by Winstang, on Flickr
With a big run up I got the car out of the garage as the floor pans beached first time round. only for the lower valance to beach this time!
image by Winstang, on Flickr
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Awesome fella, should be finished now for the National Meet in 8 months ;)
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Looking good.
Mk1 78 Scirocco GLS 1.6 FR, weekend toy.
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
Membership No. 323
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Awesome work. Very nice scirocco . One question, which bought the bumper caps?
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
Cheers guys! I would love to finish it for this year but going off my time keeping its going to be next year!
It has been a while since i last updated but it is now all go! it goes to be painted at JH pro paint at the start of march! I really can't wait! I am just getting all the last bits finshed off. Arun has has been putting the visits / hours in!
Unmocked ready to do the final panel line up.
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun has been working on getting my seats mounted and after a bit of head scratching we sorted it. We also retro fitted the early seat belts.
Seat rails by Winstang, on Flickr
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Now this next bit i am not proud of and it has took some justifying to my self.... I am still in the coilover closet as I am going to hide it all.
image by Winstang, on Flickr
It has been a while since i last updated but it is now all go! it goes to be painted at JH pro paint at the start of march! I really can't wait! I am just getting all the last bits finshed off. Arun has has been putting the visits / hours in!
Unmocked ready to do the final panel line up.
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Arun has been working on getting my seats mounted and after a bit of head scratching we sorted it. We also retro fitted the early seat belts.
Seat rails by Winstang, on Flickr
image by Winstang, on Flickr
Now this next bit i am not proud of and it has took some justifying to my self.... I am still in the coilover closet as I am going to hide it all.
image by Winstang, on Flickr
- dingorocco
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
So looking forwards to this once it returns from paint !!!!
If it aint a MK 1 then it must be a donor
Brownrocc resto thread... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3070996
Brownrocc resto thread... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3070996
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc
It's been that long to get to this stage that it almost doesn't seem real! Haha cheers Grant