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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #90 on: January 06, 2013, 01:34:03 pm »
small update paint stripped the oil filter housing so it can be painted



then etch it



then sprayed it and covered it with a satin laquer

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #91 on: January 06, 2013, 01:35:39 pm »
picked up the new gearbox from the shot blasters today



and etch primed it

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #92 on: January 07, 2013, 05:36:36 am »
 :congrats: mega build!

To buy a show car, tear it apart and do it again takes serious balls, hats off to you my friend!!

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #93 on: January 07, 2013, 01:31:58 pm »
:congrats: mega build!

To buy a show car, tear it apart and do it again takes serious balls, hats off to you my friend!!

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Thanks my mates thought I was mad ripping it apart but I know it'l be worth it once it's all finished
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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #94 on: January 07, 2013, 01:40:23 pm »
When are you aiming to be finished? At this pace Ill see it at the beginning if show season this year!

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #95 on: January 07, 2013, 06:05:34 pm »
When are you aiming to be finished? At this pace Ill see it at the beginning if show season this year!

im going to ultimate dubs march 10th !!! and it will be ready lol
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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #96 on: January 07, 2013, 06:15:02 pm »
a little more progress


gearbox sprayed




new starter motor stripped ready to repaint



alternator stripped to repaint



painted



and the starter painted

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #97 on: January 07, 2013, 07:30:43 pm »
Sweet, I should be there buzzing to see this in the flesh.
Now to sit back and watch the show  :popcornsoda:

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #98 on: January 07, 2013, 09:48:42 pm »
Sweet, I should be there buzzing to see this in the flesh.
Now to sit back and watch the show  :popcornsoda:

Haha sit back and enjoy the updates
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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #99 on: January 07, 2013, 10:34:17 pm »
Nice

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #100 on: January 08, 2013, 05:48:14 pm »
stainless number plate mount arrived today

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #101 on: January 13, 2013, 03:53:14 pm »
new larger rear lips arrived



and fitted

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #102 on: January 13, 2013, 03:55:53 pm »
new alternator pulley



chrome starter motor bolts

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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #103 on: January 13, 2013, 04:00:03 pm »
the best part though its gone to the bodyshop for paint

a few photos of it leaving work and of course it was pouring with rain so i covered it up





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Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
« Reply #104 on: January 16, 2013, 05:45:53 pm »
postman deliveried some more parts



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nice parcel
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