my 1975 B1 LS coupe

[ExtremeGti]

Hi guys.

Im new to this forum...
I stumbled across this site today and Registered. :)

I own a '75 LS coupe. Was 1 owner vehicle when i bought it and garaged all its life.
has gone through a few changes over the years...
but here she is when i got her

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/30uqnv6-1.jpg
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/33mo35z-1.jpg

million more pics... Will post as time goes on

Khalid

[ExtremeGti]

Fitted my Gti Wheel to it.
Some Borbet Reps

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/xqdmc0-1.jpg
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Then some low
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/35bv3o7-1.jpg

Streetmods Auto show
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2a9bo85-1.jpg

New wheels
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/20kwui0-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2lxh3qg-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

Then this happened.. :(
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/vg0554-1.jpg

My MK1 can be seen hibernating in the garage
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/mx1qu8-1.jpg

Bought this as spares ( '75 1600 Auto ) AUS$260
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/33k82v9-1.jpg

will post up pics of the Strip down and respray tomorrow.
Went with British Racing Green

Thanks for looking

[sports racer]

Love the car. Love the wheels (both sets). Love the steering wheel - you don't have a spare do you?

Hate the black paint on the yellow one, what were they smoking when they did that?

What are your plans for the Golf?

Cheers

Paul

[ExtremeGti]

Love the car. Love the wheels (both sets). Love the steering wheel - you don't have a spare do you?

Hate the black paint on the yellow one, what were they smoking when they did that?

What are your plans for the Golf?


Cheers

Paul

Thanks Paul...
Yellow one was bought from some Permanently drunk dude.
I actually gave him a car stereo system for it.. HAHAHA... said it over heats after came from mechanic..

by the time i got home, after towing it, turns out entire engine was Redone and the Idiot mechanic connected Rad fan directly to the Battery. so you need to Connect wire to battery in engine bay for fan to stay on permanently till you you remove it when parked..

Yellow one i needed just for rear valence, boot, bumper and Left tail light. Sold it with Beige passat busted up panels...

The 2door is a UK import Gti... After owning it for 10 years, sold it to my cousin. ARROW Straight body. minimal rust. so still in the family
Shots of my 2door
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/6nwf44-1.jpg
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Then did this ( flat down and Derust )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/ioj5tf-1.jpg
Primered
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Helios Blue. :)
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2safkn6-1.jpg

Engine was a 2.1Stroker. 1.9lTdi crank, balanced bottom, 2l polotech head ( FULL RACE ), skimmed 1.5ml, highrev retainers, 292deg cam, flowed and Ported head, Full drag box and Twin Delorto Side draughts.
Last reading, 131.6kw 307nm Torque.. Was a beast
Engine in Question
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/20ue9es-1.jpg

plans are same engine as this in passat...(practically done but will post up more past to present pics of the passat)

[ExtremeGti]

Some other cars i owned in the past:

1981 Gls
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2yovjgj-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/zwfe41-1.jpg

1980 Golf L
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2eb4u3a-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/xn52xd-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/ht7bbp-1.jpg

1975 Audi 80
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/155jbcp-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2s85ieh-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/121r7t1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/24luao0-1.jpg

1978 B1 ( Current Parts Car )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/23su34y-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/4qqx6q-1.jpg
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2hnm39s-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

Oh and I personally dont have an Extra wheel like that. but, i have a few buds who hoard spares...

you fancy black? or brown... I will confirm in meantime who has a spare

[ExtremeGti]

Apologies for the HIJACK ...
back to the B1 ..
So removed the boot, bumper and Left taillight from the car
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/99jf5e-1.jpg

Got B1 to a buds shop and Stripped it down
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/33v1eaf-1.jpg
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Prepped
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/162615g-1.jpg

Primered
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/34fcy8k-1.jpg

Painted ( British racing green )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/35na29s-1.jpg
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Then the 1300 engine died on me..
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And at the same time, I went to work Away from home allot.
My Youngest bro Removed the engine and installed a Mk3 2E long block
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/ic4rp4-1.jpg

After Dyno and test drive, Broke a mounting .... Thats when she went to park for just over a year ... :'(
As she stood in sad state:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/346avz9-1.jpg

After getting married, My new wife ( Who loves OLD CARS TOO, pushed me in the right direction on completing the car and getting it going again )..
here she is mixing filler for my 2door gti ( why on the jerry can, i have no clue ) lol
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/vhx5e1-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

So the rebuild Began....
While working away, My bro used the car... Neglected it abit yeah, motor bike slid into driver side too...
so i got back into it...
bike damage:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/s3eb0i-1.jpg
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Now to get the Box out! Well Protected ;)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/23wsls5-1.jpg

So i got the lazy, tired 4Speed out and used the one from the Donar car ( black LS above )
4Speed out
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2qle5w1-1.jpg

Donar box...
Note the Difference in the Linkage setup between the '75 and '78 B1's.
Top is the '75s and bottom the '78s
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2rww3tt-1.jpg

The Channels on both cars are totally different. the '75 has a Low channel wit the Linkage Outside the car. where as the '78 has the high Channel with Linkage running Into the car.
In order to use the high channel setup, especially for 5speed gearbox install, requires the low channel to be Cut out and high channel welded in. Since im not good at welding, left that for now...
For anyone wanting to achieve this, Here is how a bud of mine staying few thousand km's from me did his...

The Channel Conversion
Cut out the Old Channel
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2kf2b9-1.jpg

Weld in the Raised Later model channel
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/1zn9buw-1.jpg
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Mountings are diff too..
Old mounting sits to rear of box
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2s6odwn-1.jpg

New ones are to side of box ( below taillight is mounting and brackets )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/34ry6ok-1.jpg

Donar box installed on my B1
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/v6njpd-1.jpg

Next up, Engine ... ;)

[ExtremeGti]

Right. so having an amazing setup, (im a carb lover BTW), on the Gti, i decided to do the same for the B1 ..
sourced an 1800 Short block out of a Jetta cli and a head modded to spec.

parts:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2r4op5c-1.jpg

82.5mm 2.6 Caravelle Pistons
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/oauczb-1.jpg
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Rear box mounting fooked
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/34rubeu-1.jpg
All Fixed up
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/10z8xtc-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

Assembly

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2a0miyh-1.jpg
Ignore the bearing where thrust washers must be... ( forgot i got the 1 piece instead of thrust washers separate )
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next is install ( FLIPPING HARDEST TO DO EVER!!!! )

[sports racer]

What is it with you SA's? I've got a few friends who have emigrated to Australia and they all tell stories of the great MK1's they used to have back home. Then you come along and prove how good the local scene is. Love your GTI.

So you like carbies?

Here's my engine bay before the previous owner dropped a valve and destroyed the engine. I'm currently fitting the 2.0 out of my wrecked MK2 into the MK1 (2E block from a MK3 with the MK2 1.8 GTI head). Once it's registered I'll put in an ABF with the twin Dellortos.

20719

Just needs a black Wolfberg steering wheel to finish the car off nicely. :-)

Keep up the great work and post lots of photos. You also need to start a post in the MK1 section. Very interested in what you've done to the engine.

[ExtremeGti]

What is it with you SA's? I've got a few friends who have emigrated to Australia and they all tell stories of the great MK1's they used to have back home. Then you come along and prove how good the local scene is. Love your GTI.

So you like carbies?

Here's my engine bay before the previous owner dropped a valve and destroyed the engine. I'm currently fitting the 2.0 out of my wrecked MK2 into the MK1 (2E block from a MK3 with the MK2 1.8 GTI head). Once it's registered I'll put in an ABF with the twin Dellortos.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachments/f144/20719-my-1975-b1-ls-coupe-engine0616_zps7f2f73da-small-jpg

Just needs a black Wolfberg steering wheel to finish the car off nicely. :-)

Keep up the great work and post lots of photos. You also need to start a post in the MK1 section. Very interested in what you've done to the engine.

WOW!!! I would eat of that engine!!!! lol..
Sad day when i sold the GTi. but B1 should make up for it. And, i have first option to buy the car back if its ever forsale... ;)

I will pop round to Few buddies this weekend. Tell you Monday if i got one for you. Shipping to Aus will be an issue.. hahaha. SO EXPENSIVE!!!!

My wife is Obsessed with the KRAFT Cheddar cheese from AUS... BUT DHL ETC WANT A CRAP LOAD OF ZARs to courier...
Maybe we can trade.. lol... Cheese for steering wheel

[ExtremeGti]

So its time to install the engine...
I must say, its the Hardest on this car than on my Mk1s. but Swearing and throwing things helps ALLOT with the install. lol

During install... ( YES YES YES, i know my angle is Off.. HAHAHA )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/fz0w9f-1.jpg

So this is how i got it in:
* Slid 4 building Blocks to hold the Gearbox up
* Slid the motor onto Gearbox shaft
* TOOOK 3 of us to tilt the motor so that we could get the gearbox bolts in
* once it got thread, Tightened to pull motor into place
* fitted other bolts
* THEN 3 of us again to tilt the Mounting below Branch into place..
SOOOOO TIRED!!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/20ksos1-1.jpg

Fitted the Head and CAM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/11klb38-1.jpg

Bought a 16v Italvolanti Steering for it ( Plan was to do a 16v install but i changed my mind since its more work.. lol )
Pretty bad shape
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/16gzfdf-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/149mirm-1.jpg

Here is how to remove the Buttons WITHOUT damaging the clips. Small Flat screwdriver.
Pushed down dead center on the side of the button
Pulled screwdriver up and Out pops the button. :)
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marked buttons cause the need to go in where they came out... (Screws and springs marked as well)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2m82q8o-1.jpg

Stored so nothing gets lost while wheel is away
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/23jqwif-1.jpg

Trimmed the busted up softy bits
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/11r54ko-1.jpg

Want to keep those little bumps on rear of wheel
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/sblaoz-1.jpg

As it sits...

Also hunted these down like a MotherF------- ...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/s3ha1w-1.jpg
Seems to be a Sort after Part This side... :facepalm:

[ExtremeGti]

My first attempt at doing the dash too...
End of it all, The dash was too fragile to do any sanding of the fiber filler so i covered it till i find a Decent, solid dash

Items i used:
* Filler Foam ( To fill the cracks as they expand into space, and perfect replacement for the Missing Foam )
* Can of Bed Liner Spray
* Can of Matt Black Spray
* Fiber Filler
* Stanley knife
* Plastic Applicator
* Pratley WONDAFIX
* Dremmel tool

Steps i followed:
* Clean all the Cracks.
* Run wondafix at the base of the cracks to Seal/ replace the cleaned out foam ( IF the cracks are deep and you take it all the way to the bone )
* use fillerfoam over all the cracks
* Trim the filler foam slightly below level hight
* use the applicators to apply Fibre filler.
* Sand down to level it all off
* Spray the Rubber bed liner on ( 3coats )
* Spray the matt black paint on

Wished i got mine done, but the more i sanded, the more the dash bent and make creeking. cracking noises.. :(
the Carpet will have to do for now... :'(

Pics:

Cracks in dash (Before removal)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/66gao1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/x0qz9c-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/50qw7k-1.jpg

Dash Removed + dremmeled out Cracks
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/dzv51k-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/34nl838-1.jpg
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Untidy Wiring
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/wkqkxg-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

the In dash speaker section was FOOOKED!! so after Clearing the Foam and Adding a bit of Fibre Filler to make it smooth, while sanding, it actually split the dash ( that's how thin it was ) :facepalm:

So worked out another way to finish it off. ( Will have to spend the time looking for a better condition dash now.

Pics:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2yocok6-1.jpg
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/9fz1wg-1.jpg

Dash Covered ( must still stick it down properly )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/mkhopc-1.jpg

Installed the Dash and test fitted the ItalV steering wheel
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/efql9d-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/nfgmq8-1.jpg

SO NOT HAPPY WITH THIS!!!! :mad:
And WONT Spend lotsa time on trying to get a Messed up dash right..

[ExtremeGti]

So to match up with my ItalV steering, I ordered these
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/23j4l1ypng-1.jpg

SHE IS OFF THE RAMPS!!!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/1z3o3gy-1.jpg

Got the head and Cam on...

2l El-ring Metal head gasket
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/21jdfmv-1.jpg

Head on.
Torqued to :
* 40nm
* 60nm
* 90deg
( I was told to follow another 90deg but not sure if its needed...) help with advice on this please?
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/nmj61c-1.jpg

Cam installed ( 276deg for now )
hand tightened Cam Caps. last a 90deg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2a6r388-1.jpg

fetched my 924 porsche seats yesterday.... :banana:

[ExtremeGti]

924 Porsche Seats ARRIVED!!!!!! :banana:
A good friend of mine told me the 924 has lots in common with the B1.
The handbrake, gearbox and some other bits... Beetle bits and even Golf bits...
Its like a Glorified 2E with a Porsche sign on.. hahaha
So these seats are very appropriate for this car.

Plans...
* to recover the Seats ( Including the rears )
* make the Passat Seat sub frame fit these seats..

Pics:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2pplqoi-1.jpg

Passat bare sub frame
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/25a0zg7-1.jpg

Trimmed all the UNWANTED bits to make it Sit flush to chair
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/25thyf7-1.jpg

Want to drill holes into the Tubing in line with the Porsche seats base plates.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/317io1y-1.jpg

Test fitting/Lining up
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/121g8eq-1.jpg

As you can see, Not flush yet... Still abit of trimming needed
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2hn2xq9-1.jpg

Drilled guide holes thru the tubing ( Still have to correct some more as the bolts are not Straight but the Rails are Perfectly lined )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2lw6blk-1.jpg

To support the Seat and to strengthen the THINNED OUT sides of the tube, will have my bud Weld a flat bar across. Like this... ( Sorry for Poor illustration. but you get the idea )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/25sbsoxpng-1.jpg

[ExtremeGti]

Used StoneChip on the interior floors, boot and Engine bay
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2qtwti8-1.jpg

This was when it was Partially complete ( stone chipping engine bay )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/2wr25b7-1.jpg

[sports racer]

My local VW wrecker has lots of MK1 Golfs. I don't know if he's also got old Passats but next time I'm out there I'll see what he's got. Can't guaranteed a good dash but I'll keep an eye out for you. Kraft cheese is much easier to get. :-)

20749

20750

How about a B3 with 16v?

20751

[ExtremeGti]

OMG!!!!! THAT LOOKS LIKE HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!!!
They all look in pretty good shape..

Ok so my bud has a Wolfsburg Gti wheel at home.. he will send me some pics and i will post up..
Then you can decide if you want it...

[ExtremeGti]

Test fit Seat 1
Like a Glove
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/2625itt-1.jpg

both seats fitted. height and everything else is perfect!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/t7dbg2-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/10n6nbs-1.jpg

Also got me this on Bid or buy.
Will surely come in handy
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/2ccaow-1.jpg

[sports racer]

The Porsche seats look like they were built for this car. What colour are you going to recover them?

[ExtremeGti]

Because i HATE leather ( Especially on hot days ), im going to be doing it in semi leather... something like this
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/x24702-1.jpg

But not sure what colour to do. was thinking black with red stitching, but dont want to kill the oldschool look so thought about Tan but not really sure for now... :(

[sports racer]

Tan looks fantastic. If I had the money I'd do this.

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[ExtremeGti]

That actually look flippin awesome... so maybe we will do that

[ExtremeGti]

Got some more work done..
Rad is installed. Labelled all my wiring. Need to still get last few spares ( belts etc )
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/343i62f-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/24bt0ld-1.jpg

also, since im going to be working in PTA/Rustenburg for the month of feb, i fitted everything in its place in interior.
Don't want a bolt, nut or screw missing...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/2aqgeh-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/105wf20-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/2qvazb6-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/25jifpy-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/iztkas-1.jpg

Need to push to get the car running Before end of the month...
will have the driver side sill sprayed and Blended in, and wet sand the entire car down for a final buff and polish.
And also, redo the seats, Carpets, steering wheel and door cards... ( I SO NEED A NEW DASH!!!!! :bang: )

thanks for looking

[sports racer]

You've got a lot of work to do by the end of the month. Good luck and keep us posted.

[sports racer]

How are you going? On track to having it ready for February?

[sports racer]

No updates?

[goku]

Hi,
just came across your thread and you've inspired me to get the old girl ( 75 TS ) out of the garage and finish the rolling resto I started three years ago before circumstances changed. Now have plenty of time but no fuel tank. Your wrecker wouldn't have a tank to suit?

[sports racer]

Give him a call - Nick @ Volksparts - 0412 345 126

Cheers

Paul

[1977_PASSAT]

My local VW wrecker has lots of MK1 Golfs. I don't know if he's also got old Passats but next time I'm out there I'll see what he'sot. Can't guaranteed a good dash but I'll keep an eye out for you. Kraft cheese is much easier to get. :-)
20749

20750

How about a B3 with 16v?

20751
Hi: I am after a vw passat LS 1974 Manual gear box . Do you have a telephone number for this wrecker ? where is this located ? I am 4 hours north of Sydney . Have a restored Passat that 4th gear keeps coming out . Help needed .
My car ( https://i.imgur.com/Ykp2jFK.jpg ) Thank you , Amir