addition to the family... update...

blutopless2 · 2005-08-31T09:25:57+00:00

have had this for a few weeks and figured it was time to post some pics out here... (some pics in BA too) first shot of exhaust taken off. [ Edited on 13-2-06 by blutopless2 ]

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 18 Sep 2005, 10:20 am

#409057

tomorrow at work i will fit the new tie rod ends to the steering arms and install and set up the new fuel sender into the tank.

today is too nice to work on it so we are off for a cruise.. topless of course! :thumb

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
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2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Sep 2005, 4:07 pm

#409476

tie rod ends on and fuel sender now mounted into tank and calibrated to the gauge.
Just have to fit it all back in the car. 👍

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 23 Sep 2005, 9:22 pm

#411083

ok..latest update....

have put EVERYTHING back into the car... all wired up and working.. new alternator working beautifully... got the engine running after a little stuffing around... could turn her over but no go... thought that coz i had removed the fuel tank that of course it would take a while to suck the fuel into the carby etc... so cranking cranking... hmmm.. could smell the fuel by now... so plenty going into engine... oh THAT wire!!! haha... forgot to put the negative wire on the coil.... Do'h!!!!! cranked over and she fired up.. running really rough so its off to get her tuned properly on tuesday.
Fuel gauge works well and all electrics are working *sigh of relief*.
new ride height is good too, good guess on the rear torsion bar setting.
am glad its over for the time being... till Feb anyway... then start the full rebuild. :o

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Sep 2005, 8:50 am

#411161

love ovals that colour, reminds me of how mine used to be. good work, look forward to more pics

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 Sep 2005, 8:53 am

#411162

wont be that colour for too long... planning a full rework in feb next year, new paint, new interior etc... wanna change some things on the engine... fun fun fun.. 👍

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 Sep 2005, 7:14 pm

#411267

I don't think that the neighbours are too impressed that she has been fired up again! Could hear you revving her 5 streets away!!!!!!!!

The neighbours hate us enough without this ! hehehehehe

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 Sep 2005, 9:07 pm

#411290

hehehe... ahhh F&%! em.... so they hate us... at least now they have one more reason to do so.... cant wait till i fire her up at 630 in the mornings for work... HAHAHAHAHA... and even better at 530 when i start at 6am... MWAHAHAHAHA
besides.. i had to rev her and clear out the cobwebs!! hehehe.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 27 Sep 2005, 12:13 pm

#412133

well the oval is off to be tuned and a few minor things fixed up. should have it back tomorrow.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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#412137

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 27 Sep 2005, 3:21 pm

#412220

lol... thanks... plenty more to do but dont have the time at the moment... will be working too much from now till mid/late december so lello will stay as is till around jan/feb... then its time for a paint job and new interior (mscabrio wants leather), some more mods to the engine (a new one if budget allows) mags are almost here and then she'll be sweet.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 1 Oct 2005, 10:30 am

#413491

well we picked her up last night after her tune up.. running much better now and sounds great with the new exhaust.. 👍

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2012 Golf VI GTI
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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 3 Oct 2005, 10:16 am

#413894

picked up some goodies at the swap meet... chrome finger gaurds, some bits for the heater system and some polished Empi 5's. Cant wait to put them on.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 21 Oct 2005, 3:55 pm

#419981

latest update....
have had the front shocks replaced, steering box tightened up and centralised, wheel alignment done, pedal assembly fixed up, new clutch tube and cable and tinware on the rear of the motor installed.
now i just have to source some whitewall tyres for the empi 5's and put em on.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 Jan 2006, 11:49 am

#450231

well its been a while... so here is another update...
tyres are being fitted to empi 5's on friday, new door handles and engine lid lock on order. fitting all internal door handles and window winders with new pins.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 4 Feb 2006, 8:13 pm

#453578

well finally got the wheels on today after getting the car back from the mechanics...

here's what she looks like now.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2003 NB Cabrio
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2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 4 Feb 2006, 8:27 pm

#453582

MATE looks friggin AWESOME, i want it back please!

well done i love that car..

Andy

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 4 Feb 2006, 8:47 pm

#453588

hehehe... nope .. you cant have it!!
yep we love it too...is just getting better and better all the time... is soooooooooooooo close to getting the roadworthy now we can smell it!
just needs a new windscreen (tuesday) and then off to get checked over.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 4 Feb 2006, 11:22 pm

#453616

looks awsome mate

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9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Feb 2006, 8:42 am

#453637

Lello is looking very cool!!!! So does this mean we're gunna see you two cruising real soon in this hot looking oval....Kennet River maybe??? 😎

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Feb 2006, 9:53 am

#453655

with fingers crossed i am hoping to have her ready for picnic at hanging rock this weekend... but definitely for kennett river!

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 5 Feb 2006, 10:14 am

#453660

That looks well sweet! Now for the slam job....

What tyres/whitewalls you running?

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 6 Feb 2006, 8:27 am

#453927

nah... i like the stance it has... for the moment anyway lol besides it has to pass rwc first... then i'm thinking of fitting air suspension when she's off to be repainted.

tyres are a 165/15 with 3/4" band

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 6 Feb 2006, 9:25 am

#453938

fair nuf..

are they 'real' whitewalls or is the band painted on? -brand?

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2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 6 Feb 2006, 9:31 am

#453942

Looks so nice!! What colour will Lello be?

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 6 Feb 2006, 10:55 am

#453955

they are "real" whitewalls... not cut and painted on... will check what the brand is...
got them from antique tyres.

not sure of the colour yet laura... have our eye on a few from falcon or commodore.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Feb 2006, 11:15 am

#453962

Time to put it on it`s belly after RWC Rod.
Looks good mate, so you`ll just have to keep Tracey out of it now!:thumb.
Is your body work cut to fit the heater boxes?
or did you fit them after the motor was installed.
Iv`e seen a few ovals where they cut the body work, not a big fan of this method but I guess most people believe you don`t really see it.

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2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 6 Feb 2006, 12:18 pm

#453974

Thats sweet looking - :kiss

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 6 Feb 2006, 12:27 pm

#453978

BUGBOY wrote:Time to put it on it`s belly after RWC Rod.
Looks good mate, so you`ll just have to keep Tracey out of it now!:thumb.
Is your body work cut to fit the heater boxes?
or did you fit them after the motor was installed.
Iv`e seen a few ovals where they cut the body work, not a big fan of this method but I guess most people believe you don`t really see it.

thanks!... Trace hasn't driven it yet... but she's itchin for a drive!! lol
i didn't have to do anything to the bodywork to fit the heater boxes.. they fit right in.. so i dont know if there has been body modification previously... when i got it there were no heater boxes on it just the j tubes... all i have to do is connect up the heater outlet to the body tube and install some new control cables...

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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380 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 7 Feb 2006, 4:53 pm

#454304

holy crud biscuit, that looks so cool. i want her back.
i love that car i told dad that it had plenty of potencial.

keep the good work and show us some more piccys.

steve

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2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 7 Feb 2006, 7:24 pm

#454361

Hehehehehe Not a chance Steve! We love her to bits! Although she is not looking as pretty as she should be just yet she is running beautifully. Rod picked it up from the mechanic after having a little bit of heart surgery on the weekend and I couldn't keep up with him in my bug, it goes like a rocket!

Soon, she will be changing clothes .........

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