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Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:27 pm
by Bill
Going to look stunning when done.

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:50 am
by mark watson
thx bill
just work has me nailed down a bit at the mo , got a few projects in the last phases so all hands on deck ,
but chris's seats are going to look neat as they will match the colour nicely
but will try get some more pics up this weekend

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:04 am
by mark watson
the buddy of mine with the 2 mk2 roccos just shot my day to the crapper , he found my old mk1 and friggin bought it
50k , around 2400 pounds , but for love or money wont part with it.
will get some pics up tommorow

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:15 pm
by mark watson
not fair , not fair

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Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:41 pm
by connorj19
Just been having a flick through everything, very nice, love the attention to detail & how clean your Rocco is underneath. Keep it up

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:08 am
by mark watson
thx connor , getting there , when the bulk stuff arrives from uk then i will get cracking again.

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:38 am
by mark watson
some pics of my friends 3 roccos , some beauties , as he said just needs a mk3 to complete the package

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Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm
by mark1gls
A nice selection of cars he has there to chose from. :ok:

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:22 am
by mark watson
just a quick update , ok got the front brake caliper cradles machined so the front wheels fit without spacers.
then sent the front cradle / front discs and rear discs for plating as did not like the rust look ,
got the sunroof out and yip the guides are shot.
completely stripped the interior and windows out for the respray , but fam coming out in 2 weeks time so they will bring some small parts with.
this weekend is our 30 year school reunion so not much will be done
but work has us going at 7 days a week commissioning a new plant and the big shots want to see my face on site so stuck there for the next 6 weeks.
but will try get some more pics up the weekend

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:20 pm
by mr alpine92
Look forward to seeing the new update mark. :pilot: my rocco in getting a full respray.i email you soon about the wiring loom ;-)

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:17 pm
by mark watson
did speak to the guys , what i want to do is send you a kit that you remove your distributor completely and use a 4 pin coil pack like the newer jettas , a 60-2 trigger wheel and that will solve the issue with the master cylinder , got my guy to build the harness on a 16v block this side so will make it easier for you

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 3:46 pm
by mark watson
ok 6 weeks turned into 4 months , busy clearing schedule so i can get to the uk early in the year and get the last parts sorted in london ( crated and shipped out ) and maybe meet up with some of the guys , chris i will bring the ecu and stuff over with me.

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:22 pm
by mark watson
small update

got the ecu wired in and tested

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cut a coil and a half of the coilovers to get the nuts above the height of the tyre so i could get the wheels to lean in more to get alignment right without having to use spacers , not a big fan off them

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ride height seems good so far

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but have been told i have to finish the cruiser before going to the uk to get the parts for the rocco , so pushed on a bit , albeit with a paint can that i have to stand on to work on it , just finishing off new inlet manifold the drop wiring harness on motor and gearbox

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Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 4:57 am
by mark watson
now i slight hiccup , my buddy offered my mk1 back , mint condition gti same colour as i am making the mk2 , now just have to get it past the wife
in our money 60k ( around 3500 pounds )
now i will have to build onto the garage as only have parking for 4 cars at the mo

Re: 1982 mk2 build

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:57 am
by mark watson
so it looks like the wife is keen , will soon have this parked next to the mk2 , now just to finish the mk2 in the same colour and fit the same wheels as the mk 2 but in 15 inch to match

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