mk1 cabrio build
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MY 1st VW,,MY 1st project car
no pics yet but i have now got my coilies fitted and the front lower arms,anti roll bar bracket stud broke so i need to get some of them so i can fit that back on.
as for the bumpers marko the centers will be black when finshed,where the indicators.also fitted upper and lower strut braces to keep it all tight ;-)
i have some corrado vr6 seats to fit but the rear seats don't fit owt like.has anyone got any advice on how to fit these?
as for the bumpers marko the centers will be black when finshed,where the indicators.also fitted upper and lower strut braces to keep it all tight ;-)
i have some corrado vr6 seats to fit but the rear seats don't fit owt like.has anyone got any advice on how to fit these?
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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scratch that on the corrado seats guna fit standard but with the corrado head rests fitted on when re-trimmed.
here's some pics enjoy ;-)
here's some pics enjoy ;-)
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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project now on hold,her indoors wants house improvements,huge list of to do's ;-(
unless we have a mild winter and i can bare the cold looking like next year now for completion.
maybe a good thing tho,no need to rush it,i'm not going to drive it in winter anyhow.
unless we have a mild winter and i can bare the cold looking like next year now for completion.
maybe a good thing tho,no need to rush it,i'm not going to drive it in winter anyhow.
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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lookin superb
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back on the job at last.i haven't forgot about it !
i got some before and after pics for those watching
i got some before and after pics for those watching
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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before
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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after a little elbow greese and fresh powder coat
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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i did have the wheels shot blasted but no pics,took ages to sand back smooth the rim,well worth the effort tho
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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rear axle off n gone for powder coat pics to follow
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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post this any where you can get it signed
https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/183
https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/183
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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got axle back today,back in with no problems
before
after
before
after
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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had these nickle plated only cost £14
axle fitted back on now
decided to clean up rather than re-new drums
before during work in progress
axle fitted back on now
decided to clean up rather than re-new drums
before during work in progress
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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been and bought new hanbrake cables £12 each,rear wheel cylynders £9.50 each,brake shoes £11.00 and even got new springs for shoes at £5 for the set.
bargain me thinks
pics to follow shortly
bargain me thinks
pics to follow shortly
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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old
new
painted drums up,done fron calipers the same now
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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also put new brake flexi pipes on all round worked out at £10 each.today i have been fitting new brake pipes all round,just got one more to fit on osr.job for tomorrow
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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found the fuel pump just dangling under car,need a bracket to support it
had a coil cover
didn't fit very good,then found this
also seen the nsr handbrake need a little support
made this to fix it
had a coil cover
didn't fit very good,then found this
also seen the nsr handbrake need a little support
made this to fix it
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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finally got round to doing some work on the cab
no pics yet but got new head lining in,i made a new bag for the roof and fitted new mohair roof
on the look out for a new carpet now
no pics yet but got new head lining in,i made a new bag for the roof and fitted new mohair roof
on the look out for a new carpet now
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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here are some up to date pics.
try on roof
roof fitted
also got the dash and knee bar all fitted in.
knee bar painted in rover nightfire red,pretty good match too,steering wheel ebay bargain,built door up too to get a fuller picture of she will look like when finished.
decided to get her out and give here a wash.since the sun shown up it only felt right.here are some more pics
looks just as good with roof down
try on roof
roof fitted
also got the dash and knee bar all fitted in.
knee bar painted in rover nightfire red,pretty good match too,steering wheel ebay bargain,built door up too to get a fuller picture of she will look like when finished.
decided to get her out and give here a wash.since the sun shown up it only felt right.here are some more pics
looks just as good with roof down
2000 R1 TOY ;-)
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
2003 CIVIC TYPE R reliable daily
1989 cabby 1.8 gti ongoing project (my 1st vw)
husqvarna te 410 supermoto
just aquired a series 1 tintop
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nice build thread mate.....its coming along nicely
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looking good!!! love the wheels!!!
1975 Golf 1.1 N 'swallowtail'
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