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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:07 pm
by mr.brown
Lol, it's only just clicked that you have the same thread on DW. So I'll just say it again - great work!
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:54 pm
by scratchfree
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:10 pm
by Bill
Stunning absolutely stunning, the only problem is do you drive it in the wet from now on.
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:16 pm
by scratchfree
It will defo be a dry day only car, locked in a heated garage.. ahhhh !
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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:05 pm
by mark1gls
Is that a differnet gearbox in the car?
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:10 pm
by scratchfree
An auto box..
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:23 pm
by mark1gls
That explains it.
I did look at my inner CV joint today and you was asking if anyone had a clip holding the boot on, I don't have a clip at the end of my inner CV joint boot. They are are oringinal ones fitted by VW.
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:28 pm
by mark1gls
I noticed that you have fitted the metal clip on the end of the steering rack gater, on the track rod, now did you fit them?
I have fitted new gaters and have new clips, I can't seem to get them on, I've tried long nose pliers and they just keep flying off when I open up the clip...
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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:52 pm
by scratchfree
Just some grips I think they go on about 8mm onto the gaiter not in the little groove which is about 3mm in...
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:09 pm
by scratchfree
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:56 pm
by slosstopher
Good stuff scratchfree, and in plenty of time for the show season starting
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Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:51 pm
by dozzum
Ill have to keep looking at this for inspiration to do things properly when I'm feeling lazy.
With the Zinc plating did you consider doing it yourself, ive been looking at the DIY kits that are about £100.
How did you get the alternator so clean.
Sorry for all the questions.
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:29 pm
by scratchfree
I did look into kits, but i did 4 batches of £20 a go, and its right everytime. Plus helps out local business's.
The alternator was stripped down, new bearing, painted with Eastwood Aluminium Paint, and the centre bit was painted with Red Zinc Primer.
James
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:35 pm
by scratchfree
Small update will try and get the brake pipes flared and shaped this weekend!
Thanks
Re: 1986 Scirocco GT Nut & Bolt Restore OEM spec
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:00 am
by pajsh
Hat's off to you James. Incredible work and attention to detail. Only really just discovered your build thread but I'll keep checking it out.
How you keep up the enthusiasm I don't know. Currently I'm in half a mind to give up and just break the car but I'm really trying not to.
Costing a lot more than I was hoping and not even half the job you are doing.
Thanks for sharing your work.
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