Kaninchen weiß - The Chameleon

[mikinoz]

I feel I'm repeating myself but it's almost time for the front brakes to go on - second time lucky.

The suspension is all back together, flip kit and ball joint extenders installed, and a touch of paint on the discs so the dont look terrible and rusty in 5 minutes.

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4531/phuppimagejee.jpg

[ryana89]

Top work!
Put the Ronals back on too? (in the background)

[ByronRichesMk1]

What did you paint the discs with Mick? :)

[mikinoz]

Heat proof caliper paint - its only a light coating just to prevent cosmetic oxidizing - not sure how well it will work (obviously it won't remain on the braking surface) so we will see.

[mikinoz]

Well a major part of the vision has finally been realised this weekend.

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7300/phuppimagecz.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2973/phuppimagekug.jpg

Now to focus on the next milestone!

[ByronRichesMk1]

That's so cool! Black interiors are the boss! :D

[GoLfMan]

wow that looks great!

[Tommie]

Those seats looks unreal !!!

[mikinoz]

Ronals get my vote , besides wilwoods are a pain to fit under rs's.

Well as it turns out neither the BBS or Ronals clear the calipers as a direct bolt up... :(

Trials continue.


wow that looks great!

Thanks. Everything you see is either new or retrimmed - it is like sitting in a brand new car at the moment!

The only thing left to work out is how to get the parcel shelf supports to sit correctly, there must be variations between earlier and late model bodywork or supports - so need to do some dremelling to make that work properly.

Selling the old 16v and gearbox very soon as well. Time for new beginnings!

[mikinoz]

Seems like I keep going around in circles, but every time I pull it apart it goes back together better than the time before. All the details are coming together nicely...

RHS hub has been sorted and refitted. Situation is, the stance is spot on now...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_6853-1.jpg

And more of the interior. Door cards were fitted up and along with some fettling on the parts that all seem to use different standards despite all stating they fit a MK1 - door hardware on as well.

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[gldgti]

SEX!

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[golfgti101]

This looks awesomeeeeeee

the black centered wheels looks fantastic on this

[Wolfgang]

Nice!

Loving it.

[alex g]

Awe some.

[Preen59]

Looking really nice, mate. Glad it's all working out, now!

Shame about the hub, but at least it's sorted now. Lucky I work for peanuts. :P

[ByronRichesMk1]

Oh my..
I need a very cold shower now to calm down..

[Lima]

Looks great Mick. L337 photo skillz too.

[mikinoz]

Looks great Mick. L337 photo skillz too.

Your lens is going great actually, now you mention it... :D

[Dub Toffee]

love the yellow straps on the doors, thats a good touch mick

[mikinoz]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/98D82A95675A4A659FC15C5BB9A8361777480000-1.jpg

[dubmc]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/98D82A95675A4A659FC15C5BB9A8361777480000-1.jpg

they look quality mick, where did you source them? in the market at the moment!

[drewr]

Damn this thing is GOOD! Must be such a dream rollin' around being hugged by the Porsche seats!

[Preen59]

I wish to go for a steer when you get it back on the road.. :P

[mikinoz]

5mm Spacers up front

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_3901-1.jpg

20mm Spacers up back

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_3900-1.jpg

Slowly getting there...

[Wolfgang]

Oooh yeah...

Just right.

[Jarred]

filling out the arches nices

[Dub Toffee]

AHHHHHH! alot of thought went into that fitment nice work mate looking stunning

[robbie]

How's the MK1 going Mik?

[mikinoz]

MK1 has not had any attention but she does have a new stable mate...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/E74DF10512AA437D8CEAFABB3A5351CC82320000-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/CCA2DDF522EC49BB96FEA4849EE8B32882320000-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/206999BD83D74A1795961864EC73B90782320000-1.jpg

137,000km, 2.0 16V ABF, BBS RS 15", <3

[DognamedElvis]

I hope you didn't pay too much for that ;)

[mikinoz]

Hah, some desperate bloke needed to get rid of it for a steal... :D

Spose it needs it's own thread... ;)

[RedMk2Gti]

MK1 has not had any attention

hope your passion won't go downhill.

after you drive a 16V Seat, I'm sure you don't want to drive a Mk1 any more :)

[OEM G60]

hope your passion won't go downhill.

after you drive a 16V Seat, I'm sure you don't want to drive a Mk1 any more :)

Can't see that happening, but, if you do decide to sell mikinoz - please PM me :)

[dubmc]

MK1 has not had any attention but she does have a new stable mate...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/E74DF10512AA437D8CEAFABB3A5351CC82320000-1.jpg

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137,000km, 2.0 16V ABF, BBS RS 15", <3

love this car! was what i was going to buy before the MK1

[ByronRichesMk1]

You really have all the best toys dude haha!

[robbie]

Congrats on the purchase Mik!

Got plans for that little baby? :banana:

[mikinoz]

Congrats on the purchase Mik!

Got plans for that little baby? :banana:

Full detail on the interior today.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/7F6923AB3C5E42B695A0AF079FC89FE113707000-1.jpg

Put an adjustable cam gear on as it is running KR cams causing it to be lazy low down and I think I will arrange a chip from Germany that helps that cam profile. All that is really left to do are brakes and an exterior detail.

[mikinoz]

A picture of my car taken about 18 months ago was posted on the werk34 Facebook feed. Respect.

Timeline Photos | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455559624506249&set=a.439096082819270.103226.113521952043353&type=1)

[Wolfgang]

How is the Mk1 going?

Haven't seen an update in a long time.

[mikinoz]

She is on her wheels and the brakes are all sorted.

Have to bite the bullet on the engine though and pony up the cash to get something in the bay that suits the rest of the car. Might take some shots over the weekend, but for the past 4 months work on her has been at a complete standstill unfortunately due to family.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/FB1168B76EA24806A87C60A0A2EDC62161240000-1.jpg

[Wolfgang]

Family always comes first, they are more important than anything else.

You could of spent cash on a 16V without a Seat attached. :P

[mikinoz]

Your right putting kids first is the main game.

The weiß will have a 16v in good time. The ITBs are there as is the ECU. Just need some time, planning and then she will be what I originally planned.

But here are the girls this afternoon.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/06379C3367364413AC13E2A09714D8AB89220000-1.jpg

[Jarred]

awesome,

so how many white cars do you have atm mik?

notch, seat and mk 1...?

[mikinoz]

Ha, the white theme continues.

Notch is gone, but I have the Imp, MK1 and the Seat now... ;-)

[mikinoz]

WEIß getting some more international Facebook love being shared by DUB Domain last night.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/02/8542D944AF624158967551193A4D1D6B20620000-1.jpg

[Dub Toffee]

still an epic picture and tomorrow...still an epic picture!

[mikinoz]

This car is on the market and for sale by private negotiation at this stage. A complete list of details and price can be supplied if you make contact via private message.

[mikinoz]

This car is on the market and for sale by private negotiation at this stage. A complete list of details and price can be supplied if you make contact via private message.

Listed in For Sale section

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f23/1976-swallowtail-mk1-kaninchen-wei%DF-project-85296.html#post946738

[robbie]

Good luck with the sale Mik - a well sorted MK1 on the market - something else grabbing your interest? :)

[mikinoz]

Not at the moment mate. Time to give building cars a rest for a while I think.

[mikinoz]

I have taken a deposit, so it is sold pending sale completion.

It will be a sad day when she is finally gone - but that is how the cards were dealt.

[Jarred]

Bitter sweet.

Here's hoping the new onwer does the car justice and takes it to the next level!

[mikinoz]

Bitter sweet.

Here's hoping the new onwer does the car justice and takes it to the next level!

And then she was gone. I will miss her, no doubt, but I've learnt much and am a better person for the experience of owning her.

[Stiggy_21]

congrats mick!!
so who's the lucky owner?? someone on here?

[robbie]

Met the owner tonight Mick, and he seems quite stoked and pleased with his purchase.

[mikinoz]

Does anyone know where this car has ended up?

If the owner is on here or someone knows them it would be great to get in touch.

Happy dubbin!

[browndizzle]

Does anyone know where this car has ended up?

If the owner is on here or someone knows them it would be great to get in touch.

Happy dubbin!

I remember it was on ebay about 3 years ago, sold by the guy who bought it off you Mik. No idea what happened to it after that. I was that close to acquiring it though!

Would be great to see what the new owner ended up doing with it, hopefully kept it as is, was in good knick when I went to look at it!

[mikinoz]

I didn't know it had sold again after I moved it along, I hope that it is in good hands also.

Asking after a car that you've sold is similar to looking up an old flame on Facebook years on - sometimes it pays to leave bygones be bygones ;)

[browndizzle]

I didn't know it had sold again after I moved it along, I hope that it is in good hands also.

Asking after a car that you've sold is similar to looking up an old flame on Facebook years on - sometimes it pays to leave bygones be bygones ;)

Yeah man! The guy kept it in a storage locker for ages before selling it cause he didnt wanna keep te locker! It went for around 6-6.5k!

I want to know what happened to alot of these cars! Like Alex’s old 16v mk1 and this one!

[Water Boy]

Think iv seen it on Instagram!

[sports racer]

I know where your old Cupra is. :grin:

[browndizzle]

Think iv seen it on Instagram!

Ooooo keen to see if its around still!