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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:17 am
by Bonusrocco
verrrry nice work dude. really like those seats

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:11 pm
by theboysmiffy
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

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 8:23 pm
by keirnbug
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 !

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:37 pm
by Winston
Cheers guys! I keep telling myself no more stupid ideas! :-D :-D

My camera is still being a pain! so iphone pics wlll have to do!

ImageBumper mount delete by Winstang, on Flickr

Arun came round a few weeks ago to hide / delete the bumper mountings.

ImageHigh 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.

ImageRandoms by Winstang, on Flickr

This kind of shows the finish I have achieved. I had to stop myself! :blush: 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.

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:06 am
by mark1gls
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.....

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:52 pm
by Winston
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!

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:25 am
by mark1gls
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.

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:12 pm
by Winston
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.

ImageHK / ABD Hybrid by Winstang, on Flickr

ImageHigh 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.

ImageFirst coat of primer by Winstang, on Flickr

Glynfab wishbones painted.

ImageNarrow Glynfab wishbones by Winstang, on Flickr

One driveshaft built up, plenty hi build was used!

ImageN/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!

ImageBay mock #2 by Winstang, on Flickr

ImageRunning 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!

ImageBasic spec life by Winstang, on Flickr

ImageBasic spec latch by Winstang, on Flickr

The column with new bearings fitted and attatched to steering rack, I get one full lock, thats it.....:

ImageStalk 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.

ImagePoke by Winstang, on Flickr

ImagePokemon 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.

ImageAxel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr

ImageAxel Jig by Winstang, on Flickr

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:35 pm
by Winston
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.

ImageD3cked by Winstang, on Flickr

ImageRoll 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!

Imageimage by Winstang, on Flickr

Imageimage by Winstang, on Flickr

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:30 pm
by eefy
Awesome fella, should be finished now for the National Meet in 8 months ;)

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:26 am
by mark1gls
Looking good. :-)

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:24 am
by masulan
Awesome work. Very nice scirocco :-o :-o . One question, which bought the bumper caps?
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Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:29 am
by Winston
Cheers guys! I would love to finish it for this year but going off my time keeping its going to be next year! :beg:

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.

Imageimage 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.

ImageSeat rails by Winstang, on Flickr

Imageimage 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. :laugh:

Imageimage by Winstang, on Flickr

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:35 pm
by dingorocco
So looking forwards to this once it returns from paint !!!!

Re: 1979 Scirocco GLS 1272cc

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:59 am
by Winston
It's been that long to get to this stage that it almost doesn't seem real! Haha cheers Grant