Kaninchen weiß - The Chameleon

[mikinoz]

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8974/screenshot20110613at124.png

After the demise of the Team Green 16v 5 door MK1, the question was - where to now.

The green car was a real step for me. I had previously owned another 76' MK1, standard 5 door style with the 1.6 and 4 speed and I had really enjoyed it. Unfortunately there was a lot of rust in it and I offloaded it to purchase the green one. The green MK1 was built by Matt from Camden GTI and I purchased it from a guy in Brisbane. Over the past 2 years I have worked pretty tirelessly to bring this car up to my standard and personalise it as well. I learnt a lot about cars from a technical perspective and was a real enjoyment to get the skills out of working on it. It was used in TV series and commercials, and really was well liked - it did look fantastic.

So I was really not sure what to do after the car was damaged. Fix it, replace it, give up on MK1's - but in the end the Mrs said I should get another, so with that sort of support I decided to investigate.

In the end I have purchased a white 2 door '76 LS from Dan in WA. It was in the For Sale section for some time and no one had picked it up, I suppose the distance and cost was too much for many suitors to justify.

I have not had very much time to look at the car since it arrived on Friday, but will be taking it to get a NSW registration inspection on Tuesday. It is probably a bit futile, but while it is on the hoist I can have a proper gander on the undersides.

So welcome to the new MK1 chapter in our lives. We are going to take a number of parts from the green one to convert the white car to 16V, but other than that, the plans are still fairly wide open as to where this is going to end up.

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5710/img1432l.jpg

[Lima]

Looks great so far. Really keen to see it up close. :toast:

A white 3dr; perfect blank canvas!

[schoona]

Looks inspiring Mik, should repick up that lost motivation :)

1.8T as Liam suggested ;) deserves it!

[dado]

Could not resist not posting this photo.Changed my plans a few times already.
Car looks really good and 1.8 t is a big NO in my books.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/5731643048_f9c780627e_b-1.jpg

[Wolfgang]

Looks like a great base for the new Mk1 chapter.

Wheels, lower, 16V, exhuast, black interior, drive the nuts off it.


For some weird reason this song comes to mind:


http://youtu.be/SVdoZNxtL8k

:D

[abreut]

Welcome to the white 2-door mk1 club Mik! It was sad hearing about the 4-door, but I'm glad you decided to stick it out with the mk1's. I'm looking forward to seeing how this one turns out - I have no doubt its going to be even better!

[mikinoz]

Looks inspiring Mik, should repick up that lost motivation :)

1.8T as Liam suggested ;) deserves it!

But if I go 1.8t then I'd show Alex up and he hates it when that happens. ;)

I sure am motivated and have some exciting things that I bought for the green car that are new and have arrived in the last few weeks so am keen to get them into this car soon.

Left it out in the rain for 3 days to see where it leaks from into the interior. I always think it is best to find this sort of thing out before rather than later. :D


Wheels, lower, 16V, exhuast, black interior, drive the nuts off it.


Quoted for truth!


Welcome to the white 2-door mk1 club Mik! It was sad hearing about the 4-door, but I'm glad you decided to stick it out with the mk1's. I'm looking forward to seeing how this one turns out - I have no doubt its going to be even better!

Thanks mate. I'd love to catch up with you before I go too far down the track as I have some questions about what you have done to your car. The only way to make things better is to get good advice along the way.

I don't think I have a 4th MK1 in me. Once this one is done with I am going to head back to restoring my Sunbeam Imp. :D

[schoona]

You and those sunbeams!! lol

[alex g]

But if I go 1.8t then I'd show Alex up and he hates it when that happens. ;)


I doubt either of those scenarious will ever happen. I've already got one of them anyway Mik.

On a serious note I am really looking forward to seeing and helping it's next incarnation , I am already in on some of it's future plans and were are in for an exciting ride.

[Jarred]

YaY!

Very Exciting. I always like you're thoroughness, and attention to detail.

I'm glad this mk 1 went to a deserving owner because it defiantly seems to be a deserving car!

Can't wait for the project to unfold. Only regret is being so far away!

[sports racer]

White is such a clean canvas to work with.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

[dubmc]

congratz mick! white is my colour of choice...black interior and trim, done!

look forward to this build up...it will also give you the opportunity to go over all the gear from the green car and iron out any issues that were annoying you...

if i was in the market i definately would of snatched this up, i was surprised it was up for so long...

[GoLfMan]

HA i knew it!!! Congrats, glad it went to you :) Quite excited to see how it evolves

[MiKe1_golf]

awesome! looks like a mint mk1! white is definately the best colour!

i think you should go with the 1.8t and sell me your 16v :P

[valgamesh]

Will be tuning into this one to see what happens, can't wait!

[Preen59]

White Mk1s are where it's at!! Looking good. :)

[RedMk2Gti]

Mick, good to see your passion has not cool down. I can see another > 100 pages Mk1 thread is coming.

[mikinoz]

Been doing some shopping for the new girl - the parts pile is slowly coming together.

I really want this to be well planned and then executed quite promptly.

Rego inspection today, I am pretty sure it will fail due to a headlight conveniently being out - but I always find a simple fault makes things easier as they don't like passing old cars first up on Blue slips for the sake that they are old cars.

[Dyldo]

Been doing some shopping for the new girl - the parts pile is slowly coming together.

I really want this to be well planned and then executed quite promptly.

Rego inspection today, I am pretty sure it will fail due to a headlight conveniently being out - but I always find a simple fault makes things easier as they don't like passing old cars first up on Blue slips for the sake that they are old cars.

this was my dad's fave tip when doing up old bangers (Kombis, Austin 1800s, old KA Lazers, Gen 1 VB Commodores etc)

[mikinoz]

Failed. ;-)

Passenger Headlight
Driver Park light
Passenger mirror missing
Attend oil leak (read, degrease)
Passenger ball joint
Front Tyres out

Dead set, maybe I can have it registered tomorrow if I can get some spare time!

[Jarred]

...Rego inspection today, I am pretty sure it will fail due to a headlight conveniently being out - but I always find a simple fault makes things easier as they don't like passing old cars first up on Blue slips for the sake that they are old cars.

I've used this before as well, I reckon it works a treat.

List looks pretty ok actually, good luck with it!

[Tim]

I tried that with the rocco and the guy nearly had a heart attack and refused to inspect the car. Cleaned up the obvious stuff and the next inspector loved it

[mikinoz]

Got the items for rego done, hope to get it signed off in the morning.

Big thanks to Doug for all his help.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5755/25604110150283144240520.jpg

[XXX-1.8T]

Lookin good but i reckon RA's would look better (more period correct)

[Jarred]

good start I reckon!

[Preen59]

Lookin good but i reckon RA's would look better (more period correct)

Yeah sell your RSes to me and buy a set of RAs. :)

[mikinoz]

Ready to terrorise NSW roads and byways!

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2262/photo2peg.jpg

[Jace]

It looks huge!

Congrats on getting it regoed.

[Valver.]

What a beaut!! The seats will look great in there ;)

[mikinoz]

I reckon your dead right. Just need to work out how to slide them without the rails.

I'm concerned about rolling the guards cracking the paint. I'd rather not have to skim them.

[Valver.]

I'm concerned about rolling the guards cracking the paint. I'd rather not have to skim them.

Given LSs are painted in acrylic, they're a lot softer - you can heat the paint gently with a heat gun on low and roll the guards without trouble. GLSs in enamel are a different story, though :)

White is the best colour for a Mk1. Clean, pure, classic, and simple ;)

[Jarred]

Pretty sure this car has been resprayed in 2pak?

[mikinoz]

It's had a respray of some type and thin the guards have some small amount of filler to make them neat.

I don't get much choice really, either I don't lower it or I risk it and if they crack I get them skimmed and blended.

[XXX-1.8T]

It's had a respray of some type and thin the guards have some small amount of filler to make them neat.

I don't get much choice really, either I don't lower it or I risk it and if they crack I get them skimmed and blended.

Lower it!

MK1's love it!

[Lima]

Can't wait to see it!

[Preen59]

I've got a guard roller on the way, Mike.

We'll test it on the GLD first and then when we do yours we'll have already made the mistakes... :)

[GRN_VAGN]

I've got a guard roller on the way, Mike.

We'll test it on the GLD first and then when we do yours we'll have already made the mistakes... :)

let me know how it goes, or post on here somewhere. Looking at getting same one. Think you linked it on Facebook ;)

[Preen59]

let me know how it goes, or post on here somewhere. Looking at getting same one. Think you linked it on Facebook ;)

Correct. I think I may have to cut it down as it might be too long.. We'll see. I'm sure we can get some pics.

[Marcin Stopyra]

Michael this one looks like yours!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/dscn2694yv4-1.jpg

[alex g]

its all in the tyres Mik

[mikinoz]

Just what I want it to look like, with a few other additions and personal touches.

Al, I have decided to get the ATS shod with 195/50R15 Potenza R001 - these will be a daily and maybe track set and then I can also not rush into the decision on how wide to take the BBS.

[paintz]

mick im heading back to uk soon. you need anything. im bringing back a series 1 dash and porsche adapters. You interested in the white RA's i got when i get back??

[WABIT]

cant wait for this!!!!

dom

[Jace]

Why not 195/45 RE001's? Closer to standard rolling diameter and they don't look so huge. :lollipop:

[Jarred]

I think 195/45's too. can't wait for more photos!

[Preen59]

Yeah after fitting 195/50s and then fitting 195/45s, the 45s are definitely the go I reckon. :)

[mikinoz]

Ok, I get the message. Lower profile. :)

Sort of a theme really.

[JoshFair]

What a beauty!! Sooo nice mate Congrats :D

[alex g]

Just for reference mik I have 195/45's x15 on my rs 9's so you can definitely drop a few sizes.

[GRN_VAGN]

Ok, I get the message. Lower profile. :)

Sort of a theme really.

Needs less talk, more pictures :D

Looks great, white is the best for a Mk1. Id do nasty things to own a clean white mk1

[mikinoz]

http://www.tyrestretch.com/albums/7_165_50_R15/7J_165_50_15_Brigestone_Potenza.jpg

[Lima]

Why not 195/45 RE001's? Closer to standard rolling diameter and they don't look so huge. :lollipop:

195/50/15 is pretty close in rolling diameter to the 175/70/13 spec of the time (http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/10/25/volkswagen-golf-brochure-1980.html).

[sports racer]

You had 175/70/13?We could only afford the skinny 165/70/13.I used to dream of fitting the wider tyres to my Golf back in the 70's. 175's, a fox tail aerial and fuzzy dice and you were king of the hill.

[mikinoz]

So my first maintenance required.

I put 20 litres in at the service station and went to the coffee shop, came back and smelt a lot of petrol in the air. Head under the car and the amount of petrol dripping from the engine bay was epic.

Turns out there was line on the fuel return, so I located it and put it back together and all seems well. While I was there I adjusted the accelerator linkage.

Pretty simple these 1.6 carby cars, I sort of miss the simplicity.

[Preen59]

Carbies are the go. 100% :)


You had 175/70/13?We could only afford the skinny 165/70/13.I used to dream of fitting the wider tyres to my Golf back in the 70's. 175's, a fox tail aerial and fuzzy dice and you were king of the hill.

Heh, i still have a real fox tail somewhere. I got 2 and my mate had one on his Hilux.. Until his dog jumped on the bonnet and ripped it to pieces. hahaha.

[mikinoz]

Sitting here I think I have nearly nutted my tyre situation out. Not done any real work to note.

ATS with 195/45 R15 for general beat about use (ie winter wheels)

BBS 6.5" Rims will have the rears widened to 7.5" in time for rear once the guards are flared and the math works out. Fronts I think should have 165/50/15 and then I am not so sure on the rears. 185 might be best (hard to find) or 195/45...

In other news, I ordered some chrome for the outside and some neato interior bits this week.

[Jarred]

I'd go a 185/45 for the rear, 195 will be too large, espcially in comparison to the front, imo.

[mikinoz]

Well not much else gets delivered at night (apart from on Christmas Eve) but look what VW Santa just dropped off at my front door!

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7287/photoga.jpg

Bangin!

All will be revealed in time.

[Jarred]

jeepers creepers, a delivery and a half!

[Water Boy]

GT3 seats?

[sports racer]

Seats, shocks, steering wheel and a very large bag of white powder.

You plan on partying for a few months?

[Preen59]

Good to see it all arrived undamaged, Mike. :)

Fun Fun awaits.

[mikinoz]

Small update sees the ATS rims stripped for polish and respraying centres.

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6775/img1470s.jpg

[Preen59]

Nice work, Mike. I love those wheels. :)

Let me know if you want some tips and short cuts on polishing.


Hurry up and fit your suspension. Seriously if you don't do it soon I'll rock up with some tools, a jack and some stands and do it while you're not there. :P

[dom123]

Nice work, Mike. I love those wheels. :)

Let me know if you want some tips and short cuts on polishing.


Hurry up and fit your suspension. Seriously if you don't do it soon I'll rock up with some tools, a jack and some stands and do it while you're not there. :P

you can do mine preeny youve got my address yeah?:cookie:

[Preen59]

you can do mine preeny youve got my address yeah?:cookie:

Haha.. Harden up. You only have a torn kidney. (Probably from your current suspension and not the rugby I reckon.. :P )

[dom123]

Haha.. Harden up. You only have a torn kidney. (Probably from your current suspension and not the rugby I reckon.. :P )
hahaha it was funny i jumped into my car as i got out of hospital n was ****ting myself the whole way home thinking id probably do my kidney over again due to the sterdy JOMs! Dont worry ill start this weekend

[GRN_VAGN]

you can do mine preeny youve got my address yeah?:cookie:

Ditto,
You can brings doms old ones and do mine... LOL

[mikinoz]

Hurry up and fit your suspension. Seriously if you don't do it soon I'll rock up with some tools, a jack and some stands and do it while you're not there. :P

Save you lugging all that stuff, the shed is open and stands and jacks are available.

I am rather liking the ride at the moment haha.

Stockpiling parts of a flurry of activity. Maybe the German Auto Fest can be the date for the reveal?

[Preen59]

Save you lugging all that stuff, the shed is open and stands and jacks are available.

I am rather liking the ride at the moment haha.

Stockpiling parts of a flurry of activity. Maybe the German Auto Fest can be the date for the reveal?

Fit the Weitecs. It'll ride firmer, but still better. Seriously! Even "I've got a weak back" Tom reckons so!

[sports racer]

This forum is filling up with old men. You want a slow car with a soft ride? Buy a MK2.

[Jace]

This forum is filling up with old men. You want a slow car with a soft ride? Buy a MK2.

Filling? You need to take a visit to the MK4-6 forums, these old guys are just topping it off.

[mikinoz]

You don't know soft until you own a multivan (on KW V1's haha)

[Preen59]

Hahaha. Well said, Paul.:D


You don't know soft until you own a multivan (on KW V1's haha)

Pics and write up still pending.. :P

[mikinoz]

Hahaha. Well said, Paul.:D



Pics and write up still pending.. :P

A few more goodies are on the way, another dyno run, and then a quiet reveal may be in order.

Compared to when you last saw it, she's a different machine dude.

[Wolfgang]

Filling? You need to take a visit to the MK4-6 forums, these old guys are just topping it off.


That explains why I spend most of my time on here in the Mk1 thread. :D

If only I had the time, space, patience, money etc for a Mk1.


Hurry up with the pics, this reveal is slower than a Mk2.

[Preen59]

That explains why I spend most of my time on here in the Mk1 thread. :D

If only I had the time, space, patience, money etc for a Mk1.


Hurry up with the pics, this reveal is slower than a Mk2.

Buy a Mk1 and be happy, mate. :)

Mike still has a number of things to do yet I think. ;)

[Wolfgang]

Buy a Mk1 and be happy, mate. :)

Right now an income would make me happier than a another car.

Oh wait, that isn't the Mk1 way of thinking.

[Preen59]

Right now an income would make me happier than a another car.

Oh wait, that isn't the Mk1 way of thinking.

Good to see you're catching on. Haha. :)

[sports racer]

My MK1 cost me $1000. I sold my MK2 for $1600 to finance it and spent the other $600 on bills.So far everything I've used to fix the MK1 I've scrounged from the tip and mates who are throwing out bits they don't want. I've got another almost complete MK1 2 door headed my way as soon as Josh finishes taking out the bits he wants (motor, gbox, suspension and exhaust).MK1's are supposed to be restored and run on a shoestring. The ones that actually have money thrown at them are really special.

[Preen59]

My MK1 cost me $1000. I sold my MK2 for $1600 to finance it and spent the other $600 on bills.So far everything I've used to fix the MK1 I've scrounged from the tip and mates who are throwing out bits they don't want. I've got another almost complete MK1 2 door headed my way as soon as Josh finishes taking out the bits he wants (motor, gbox, suspension and exhaust).MK1's are supposed to be restored and run on a shoestring. The ones that actually have money thrown at them are really special.

Well said. I'm lucky enough to have one of each. Although I still try and not spend money when I don't have to.. :)

[mikinoz]

Well said. I'm lucky enough to have one of each. Although I still try and not spend money when I don't have to.. :)

I'm a bit self conscious about revealing all the parts I've sourced for this build now. :-/

[Water Boy]

My MK1 cost me $1000. I sold my MK2 for $1600 to finance it and spent the other $600 on bills.So far everything I've used to fix the MK1 I've scrounged from the tip and mates who are throwing out bits they don't want. I've got another almost complete MK1 2 door headed my way as soon as Josh finishes taking out the bits he wants (motor, gbox, suspension and exhaust).MK1's are supposed to be restored and run on a shoestring. The ones that actually have money thrown at them are really special.

100% a Mk1 is ment to be cheap n fun.

[Wolfgang]

I feel like I'm being converted to a form of religion. Hahaha!

Mk1 Religion - Hear and read stories of past & present legends and every Sunday morning head out to the garage and pray to the gods of mechanicals in the hope of a miracle. :D

[Preen59]

I'm a bit self conscious about revealing all the parts I've sourced for this build now. :-/

Don't be. Go back and add up what i've spent dude. It'll frighten you. :)

Hell.. What Valver has probably spent.. That'd give you a heart attack I reckon. haha.


100% a Mk1 is ment to be cheap n fun.

Mk1s are what ever you want them to be...


I feel like I'm being converted to a form of religion. Hahaha!

Mk1 Religion - Hear and read stories of past & present legends and every Sunday morning head out to the garage and pray to the gods of mechanicals in the hope of a miracle. :D

Religion? No. (I certainly hope not!! haha)

I always try and find practical answers. For example.. Mk1 electrical issues aren't an act of God. They're a combined act of age and dodgy previous owners. Haha.

[mikinoz]

I feel like I'm being converted to a form of religion. Hahaha!

Mk1 Religion - Hear and read stories of past & present legends and every Sunday morning head out to the garage and pray to the gods of mechanicals in the hope of a miracle. :D

It certainly is not prosperity doctrine this Mk1 religion, I can tell you that.

However, I have sold more parts than bought this week which is a first. Clearly I have been too busy (work and also figuring out to retrofit RNS into the Multivan) to spend time on eBay haha.

[mikinoz]

So I'm yet to decide. When I go 16v do I keep the S1 dash and splice into the original clocks, or, install a S2 dash with later model clocks?

Am not sure how hard the adaptation to the S1 clocks would be with the digi loom?

[Preen59]

So I'm yet to decide. When I go 16v do I keep the S1 dash and splice into the original clocks, or, install a S2 dash with later model clocks?

Am not sure how hard the adaptation to the S1 clocks would be with the digi loom?

If you butcher a 76er with a late model dash, it's on like Donkey Kong, Mik.. :P

[sports racer]

Am I allowed to butcher my 97 Polo dash to fit my Golf? :P

[mikinoz]

I think based on the commentary in this thread you can do whatever you like, but just not in this thread. :)

[Jace]

White 2-door with a mint black MK2 interior is how I would do it. Source some nice recaro thrones, black or grey carpet, MK2 dash, Wolfsburg GTI s/wheel and let the sack-explosions begin.

[mikinoz]

Hah, this is going to be the most predictably modded car on the forum! Everyone has an opinion, but there really is only one way to mod a white swallowtail! ;)

So Jace, what wheels should I run? :D

[Jace]

Well that's what you get for not revealing what parts you've bought for it! :D

IMO, keep it real with a set of 15" MK2 Rocco steelies (still available new O/S), maybe widen them just to 7", paint black, maybe just standard silver. Dunno, the world is yours. :)

[mikinoz]

I'd put all of the parts I've bought in my signature, but it would break the internet. :P

15x7 will be the size. Classic period rims they will be. But not steel at this stage.

[Preen59]

What about the goodies you should have received today? You're such a hold out, Mik. :P


For some, reading this thread must be like a shag with no orgasm.

[Jace]

For some, reading this thread must be like a shag with no orgasm.

This. I came in and left sweaty and frustrated.

[GoLfMan]

This. I came in and left sweaty and frustrated.
LOL quoted!!!!!

[Lima]

If you butcher a 76er with a late model dash, it's on like Donkey Kong, Mik.. :P

Hear, hear! :brutal:

:DancingLine:

[gecko2k]

For some, reading this thread must be like a shag with no orgasm.

+1.

It's not fair to all the internet people out there!!!!!

[mikinoz]

So I am making an order to mk1autohaus today - so just to add more parts to the heap. :D

[Dub Toffee]

Sweet mate glad someone like you picked this up!
Looking forward to seeing your stash of goods like everyone else :-)
I have a 1.8t you could use with gearbox and with mk1 mounts!
You could Keep it Oem with a few chrome touches
Hope this ones another fun build for you!
Sounds like you got the ultimate mrs telling u to buy Dubs ha ha

[Lima]

So I am making an order to mk1autohaus today - so just to add more parts to the heap. :D

Good, hurry up! :toast:

[mikinoz]

Anyone interested in my ATS cups? Just need a final polish. Will come with new ATS centre caps that are hard to find. $800

[mikinoz]

Anyone interested in my ATS cups? Just need a final polish. Will come with new ATS centre caps that are hard to find. $800

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8433/phototqe.jpg

[alex g]

How about some pics of parts that are going on you car , ehh.
You got enough to post one a day and we will still be good for a few months.

[RedMk2Gti]

Anyone interested in my ATS cups? Just need a final polish. Will come with new ATS centre caps that are hard to find. $800

What's your wheel plan, Mick ? I do want a ATS cup but that kind of polishing look isn't my taste.

[mikinoz]

I am just looking to make some space. These were meant to be daily/track wheels but take up too much space at the moment.

Make me an offer and respray them! ;-)

[alex g]

What's your wheel plan, Mick ?

me me i know
hint uber period and so so dope.
did i mention there pretty nice too.

[Lima]

me me i know
hint uber period and so so dope.
did i mention there pretty nice too.

He should stick them in a cabinet, haha. :hyper:

[Preen59]

He should stick them in a cabinet, haha. :hyper:

Haha, yeah make them into a Coffee table. :)

[killingwithasmile]

hose reel??

[dado]

pot plant??

[mikinoz]

News just in, I've located a fifth one!

[mikinoz]

I thought about showing you some new parts I bought, but decided to settle on the smoked indicators off the Green car.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7238/photohzd.jpg

Think it is a good start.

[sports racer]

Tease .

[alex g]

It's a pathetic start. Damm you Mik , I'll start leaking photos myself if you keep this up.

[Water Boy]

It's a pathetic start. Damm you Mik , I'll start leaking photos myself if you keep this up.

Mik keep it up....

[mikinoz]

Ok Alex, you win, as long as you embargo all until Saturday afternoon, you can post some pics up then. ;)

[mikinoz]

My dealer hooked me up with these recently.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1092/photofwu.jpg

Not sure yet if my other VW brother will have to modify them yet >> :D

[dom123]

My dealer hooked me up with these recently.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Not sure yet if my other VW brother will have to modify them yet >> :D

did he drill the holes the right way round this time?

[mikinoz]

well if he has got it wrong, and I happen to post it in this thread, it won't be great advertising hey? :D

[Wolfgang]

did he drill the holes the right way round this time?

Hahaha!

He's never going to live that one down.

[mikinoz]

First real day of mods happening today. Pretty excited about it too!

[Jarred]

yay!

would it be too much to ask for some decent pics?? :P

[alex g]

I will be doing the work so Mik will have plenty of time to take the pics.

Lol

[GeorgeMK1]

Fruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuustration !! Hahahaha 5 pages of just 2 pics, and heaps of tease. You're like a teenage girl haha

[Preen59]

Excellent stuff, Mik. Can't wait to see some pics..


Hahaha!

He's never going to live that one down.

Ha. Like I said... "A man who has never made a mistake has never made anything!" :)

[alex g]

im taking over this thread from now on.
new control arms, ball joint,bushes and would have been grooved discs and braided lines but someone forgot the gti calipers.


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_2126-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_2125-1.jpg

aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_2128-1.jpg

nice ass the car that is

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_2133-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_2136-1.jpg

[mikinoz]

It's scrubbin' but that's dubbin'!

(or all the tools and old suspension in the back!)

I just want to give a shout out here to Alex for putting up with my second mk1 build as my personal motivator and general dub genius. Your input and help makes all the difference mate. Also to Doug and his 18v impact driver, for without there would have been much cursing and you general tidiness and finally to the significant others that allow us leave passes to fulful this drive to mod old cars.

Sadly a bit of poking found some welding that needs attending to but that's no deal breaker!

[Preen59]

Excellent work, dudes. :)

How are the Weitecs, Mike?

[madglf3]

Very nice work guys, can't wait to see some more proper pics. Those coils and brakes look V nice. What are the specs(in case I've missed them)?

[mikinoz]

So the coilovers are Weitec GT from TPR Engineering.

The brakes are 285mm big brake kit from TSR Engineering in the UK. The use existing GTI calipers with adaptors. I have Goodrich braided lines and green stuff pads for it as well.

Alex has leaked enough for now haha, this week I should have a bit of a reveal with the 'proper' shots everyone is after.


Fruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuustration !! Hahahaha 5 pages of just 2 pics, and heaps of tease. You're like a teenage girl haha

I see it more like a slightly more mature lady who likes to take their time and show you their skills and give you the mindblowing experience. ;)

[mikinoz]

For Jace, and all of those others playing along at home. This goes out to you.

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2062/img1617xk.jpg

[Jarred]

Winner!


extra

[ffoff]

holy smokes that looks clean!

[OEM G60]

Nice one mate, looking good. I had my eyes on this car when it was for sale, glad it went to a good home...

[alex g]

has a bright future this one, and in not just saying that.

[Preen59]

Mmmmint. :)

[Valver.]

Very classic look, Mik! Great taste :)

[GoLfMan]

tasty Mik! :)

[DubSteve]

Great work Mik loving this build!

[mikinoz]

Very classic look, Mik! Great taste :)

Now it's a matter of personalising it and taking it to a slightly different place than you and Alex. But you bastards have used up a lot of great ideas!

I'm off to the tyre outlet today!! Excited.

[Valver.]

Now it's a matter of personalising it and taking it to a slightly different place than you and Alex. But you bastards have used up a lot of great ideas!

I'm off to the tyre outlet today!! Excited.

Haha! There are always other avenues :) I'll change mine soon anyway - lol!

[Preen59]

I won't lie.. That picture message you sent this arvo got me all hot and bothered. Must come for a look.. Maybe this weekend? :D

[Wolfgang]

I won't lie.. That picture message you sent this arvo got me all hot and bothered. Must come for a look.. Maybe this weekend? :D

I hope it wasn't of his wife! :D


Cars looking good Mik.

[sports racer]

Jeremy Clarkson in the shower? :facepalm:

[mikinoz]

I hope it wasn't of his wife! :D


If I posted a pic of her he'd not be the only one feeling that way. ;)

[mikinoz]

I won't lie.. That picture message you sent this arvo got me all hot and bothered. Must come for a look.. Maybe this weekend? :D

It wasn't this one but it may have the same effect...

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1626/photo3zc.jpg

[alex g]

I knew you couldn't keep this one under your hat for long.

[mikinoz]

I am hoping for the postie to bring my overdue box from MK1 Autohaus so I can get some more goodies on show.

[alex g]

but the big question is what wheels are they??dont look like bbs profile to me.

[Lima]

I am hoping for the postie to bring my overdue box from MK1 Autohaus so I can get some more goodies on show.

Me too.

Also, too much tease and not enough c--k, haha.

[benough]

I saw them last night. They are Ronal Teddy Bears.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/bear-1.jpg

[Water Boy]

One of the sets of wheels from the huge wheels clearance.

[mikinoz]

Something like that. But purchased before the clearance.

[dom123]

Something like that. But purchased before the clearance.

oh oh pick me pick me i know sir!!! hahaha

[Water Boy]

Wheels from Adelaide?

[Preen59]

Car looks mint with the new wheels, Mike. Thanks for the pics.




:P

[mikinoz]

Well I can't drive or make a dramatic reveal yet as I'm unable to locate a replacement 19mm hub. :(

Once I've got one then I can shuffle some things and away we go!

Tie rod flip and ball joint extensions are definitely on the cards in the near term.

And acquisition of a low boy jack!

Shame it's taking so long... :(


I am hoping for the postie to bring my overdue box from MK1 Autohaus so I can get some more goodies on show.

Still no show on the parcel ordered 3 weeks ago. Patience is running out.

[Preen59]

Taking so long? You're crazy, Mike. Haha.


Your parcel will turn up. Mk1 Autohaus seems to be pretty good usually. :)

[roccodingo]

I am hoping for the postie to bring my overdue box from MK1 Autohaus so I can get some more goodies on show.

last load of stuff I recieved from Mk1 Autohaus took ages ( + 6 weeks) but then again everything seems slow from the US at present...

[mikinoz]

last load of stuff I recieved from Mk1 Autohaus took ages ( + 6 weeks) but then again everything seems slow from the US at present...

He seems a good bloke. No trouble in the past. I looked into it and it has not been quite as long as I had remembered.

I'm looking forward to getting my MK1 Bentley to be honest.

[mikinoz]

Also, too much tease and not enough c--k, haha.

Well I think I have delayed this for long enough.

Here is the reveal finally.

15x7 Ronal R10 Turbo New Old Stock manufactured March 1987 (yeah older than some of the blokes on here haha!) with original warranty card.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2810/photoohr.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6817/img1559ew.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7191/img1560e.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6659/img1561of.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9936/img1562bm.jpg

So then I had to fit them with the appropriately stretched 185/45R15

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3504/photo1fgu.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9920/photo2org.jpg

And finally - here she is - a little high on the front, but heck who is going to be picky

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/2894/photowvv.jpg

I am pretty pleased with how she is coming along so far.

[mikinoz]

Looks like a great base for the new Mk1 chapter.

Wheels, lower, 16V, exhuast, black interior, drive the nuts off it.

:D

Wheels - Check
Lower - Check
16V - Pending
Exhaust - Pending
Black interior - Pending

:D

[Corey_R]

She's looking great! Those rims are awesome too!

I'm not a fan of white cars, but this one looks pretty cool. You need some window tint or something though! I'm sure Rob from Hunter's Hill Tint can take care of you like he does all the MK6 boys.

[Jarred]

Love the wheels Mik!

retro perfection!

p.s. don't put tint on it, it's a mk1, not a mk 6! (although you already know that :P)

tinting windows on a mk 1 should be a crime!

[GoLfMan]

love it Mik!!! Looks great :D DONT put a black interior in it! Go tan :D

[Domel]

Very nice, those wheels are great and the tyres are perfect size as well. Good on you for going with something different (than BBS RS, although love the RSs :) ).

Agree with Jarred 100% - tinted windows will not suit this car at all.

You've probably mentioned this already in your earlier posts, but what spacers are your running at the rear, if you don't mind me asking?

[alex g]

And just like that the cats out of the bag.
Outstanding.

[Wolfgang]

Looking great Mik. You are making me want a Mk1.

Good to see you are using my checklist. :D

You forgot one though.

Drive the nuts off it. Check I'm guessing.

[Preen59]

Black interior should be here next week if they didn't stick it on a boat. :D


Looks mint, Mike. Loving the **** out of the look. I wouldn't change a thing, except lower the front a touch.. And put that spoiler on.


The windows in my white 16v are tinted and I'll be swapping them into the Diesel when I get a chance so i can have some un-tinted goodness.. After all, it's not a Mk1 if you can't get sunburnt and fumed out at the same time. :D

[Lima]

Looks great Mick. The subtle chin spoiler will really set it off. :cheers:

[killingwithasmile]

Wow. Making white look good. Love it

[mikinoz]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I'm pretty chugged with the results and looking at the car again today I'm still rewarded.

The path to black interior is too far underway to back out. I'm trying to find an auto retrimmer to redo the rear bench at the moment.

Hope more goodies arrive this week to provide more updates.

[Preen59]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I'm pretty chugged with the results and looking at the car again today I'm still rewarded.

The path to black interior is too far underway to back out. I'm trying to find an auto retrimmer to redo the rear bench at the moment.

Hope more goodies arrive this week to provide more updates.

I know a good one. Going to get him to do mine. If you're interested, we could get them done at the same time... When you see his work you won't be disappointed. :)

[mikinoz]

I'm interested in seeing some of his work. There is a bloke near here that is a mad upholsterer and right into Datto's so I'm planning on calling past him to see how much work he has on.

[dom123]

love it mick i think youve smashed the theme out of the park now just get youre secret goodies under the hood n this is gonna be a killer mk1 mate!

ps did u get much paint cracking with rolling the guards?

[mikinoz]

The paint won't crack when you slice the guards off with a grinding disc. ;)

[Preen59]

I'm interested in seeing some of his work. There is a bloke near here that is a mad upholsterer and right into Datto's so I'm planning on calling past him to see how much work he has on.

Ok, I'll find some pics of the seat cover he did in the Dragster and some other things for you. :)

[mikinoz]

I do believe that there will be a delivery later tonight from TPR Engineering to my house - yes, deliveries after 9pm at night, a true 24 hour service!

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4500/28777916000522074183810.jpg

Yay for Newton Commercial!

[Jace]

Wish I got in on that ^

Do you mean to tell me that this MK1 is going to not smell like a MK1 inside?!

[mikinoz]

Wish I got in on that ^

There were only 4 threads opened asking if anyone wanted anything! haha.

What did you want? Parcel shelf? Might be able to help. ;)

It will still smell like a MK1. Damp and overfuelled with whiff of exhaust.

[OEM G60]

Yay for Newton Commercial!

My Aunt works for them!! From Suffolk in the UK, my old neck of the woods...

[GRN_VAGN]

Wish I got in on that ^

Do you mean to tell me that this MK1 is going to not smell like a MK1 inside?!

A Mk1 is not a Mk1 if it doesnt smell like a Mk1 :P :P

[mikinoz]

My Aunt works for them!! From Suffolk in the UK, my old neck of the woods...

She could have cut me a deal on freight. Bent me over! :D

[mikinoz]

More pics, not much really to report apart from a drop on the front coils and the chin spoiler.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5537/img1706kb.jpg

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8530/img1710a.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8043/img1712si.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4329/img1708p.jpg

[JP-009]

Looks fantastic!

Will this be in Rafters?

[Jarred]

wow.

this is awesome.

SO EURO!!

[Preen59]

Well done, Mike.

If it was my car, I wouldn't change a thing. :)

[sports racer]

Not even that sump? :facepalm:

[mikinoz]

Looks fantastic!

Will this be in Rafters?

Thanks.

I've spoken to them but I think they arecreasy to move the character forward a bit and will take this opportunity to do that.

TV work is fun but time consuming so in the future I'm not sure how much I'll want to do. But I've been very lucky to date.

[mikinoz]

Not even that sump? :facepalm:

I've got a better sump, just happens that it's attached to a 16v motor! :)

[Preen59]

I've got a better sump, just happens that it's attached to a 16v motor! :)

Needs one of these (Only in steel, which they do)...

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263136_10150367162034992_294598024991_10251072_746 7513_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268806_10150367161984992_294598024991_10251071_686 1638_n.jpg


:D

[sports racer]

I've got a better sump, just happens that it's attached to a 16v motor! :)

Another hint? This thread just gets better and better. :P

[johnc]

Had some fun with this today. I love it. So glad you succumb to my badgering and let me shoot it. I know it's early days, but it's already hot. Love the Ronals and that drop is sweet.

http://www.illektronik.com/mikinoz/Mick'sWhiteRabbit800.jpg

[Jarred]

Had some fun with this today. I love it. So glad you succumb to my badgering and let me shoot it. I know it's early days, but it's already hot. Love the Ronals and that drop is sweet.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

deserves many reposts!!!!

*right-click-SAVE AS*

[Lima]

WIN! :banana:

[Preen59]

**** you, Mike. Your white Mk1 looks better than my white Mk1. :P



.... And here come the 4 door jokes..

[johnc]

1 more to add. The higher res version (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/6038449774_4e5ec13c6d_o.jpg) is on flickr if anyone wants it.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/6038449774_b17d81eb4f_b-1.jpg

[alex g]

Quality , concise and clean.

[sports racer]

That last photo is absolutely perfect.

[mikinoz]

John, thanks so much for giving up your time and taking these - risking life limb and a fine to do so!

I appreciate you've been up half the night going over them, but they look mint.

It's only going to get better from here!

[gldgti]

awesome..... looks tops.

sorry i didn't get back to you this week Mik, works been hectic. Plus, this is giving me plenty of inspriation to stay home andwork on my mk1's :-)

[mikinoz]

Thats cool. I'll probably take a large number of pics from the green car showing what's left so you can make a better decision on what you need. Save the long haul for nothing.

[benough]

Wow John. You've killed it again. So is the amber tint in the trees a filter or was done in post?

[johnc]

It's only going to get better from here!

It sure will. Subscribed!


Wow John. You've killed it again. So is the amber tint in the trees a filter or was done in post?

Post. The green was ok too, but this helped the car pop.

[Valver.]

Good to see you're a proper 2dr convert, Mik. Four doors just don't look the same!

Love the style you're running with - timeless! And good one for not choosing RM/RSs like the thousands of other Mk1s doing the rounds :)

[mikinoz]

Thanks Stu. I'm pretty lucky I've come out with this after the green one, just massively grateful that I have a blank canvas. Taking on some great advice from the mk1 wizards, I should emerge with what I consider to be my jewel mk1.

But every mk1 needs a set of staged 7"/7.5"x15" RS for true authenticity. I'm planning on rebuilding mine to those specs.

The next step, the engine bay, will be the hardest as I was to do an uncompromising job but as time poor it means I may need to outsource the prep of that before I can drop in the new engine.

[Valver.]

But every mk1 needs a set of staged 7"/7.5"x15" RS for true authenticity. I'm planning on rebuilding mine to those specs.



I agree they look awesome, but it's nice to break from the norm. Maybe RSs as the second wheel option is the ideal scenario :D

Looking forward to seeing the car evolve. Next nationals will be a great day for Mk1s in Oz :)

[Preen59]

Not bad for something the same colour as a Toyota Land Cruiser. :P

Looks really good man. Nice pic too, John.



RS' are much the same as 2 doors. Everyone wants a 2 door or a set of RS' (or both). At the end of the day it comes down to what you want to do, whether it be break from "the norm" or not. I like 2 doors and I like RS'. But i don't have either and don't have any plans for them in the near future.. However that's not anything to do about what's cool, what's cliche and what isn't. It's just personal preference. :)

[dylan8]

Had some fun with this today. I love it. So glad you succumb to my badgering and let me shoot it. I know it's early days, but it's already hot. Love the Ronals and that drop is sweet.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

:icon_rate_10::eek2: that looks AMAZING!!!!

[dom123]

mmmmmmmmmmm nom nom nom awesome mick! fraking lovealy!

hows she ride at that height?

[DubSteve]

that really does look tasty white cars are just so awesome :)

[mikinoz]

hows she ride at that height?

To be honest it is riding pretty well, and not a touch of scrubbage yet - so clearly that means it has to go lower! :D I might wait for ball joint extenders and work out what I am doing on the rears in terms of brakes and add the camber shims for more win.

The clutch has started to slip, so, well, you know what this might mean! ;)

And the final shot I have from Saturday here (again thanks John)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/6038137775_c632ab3073_b-1.jpg

[Corey_R]

I think you've already mentioned it, but I think the front needs to drop a touch and the rear go up a touch (or some combination of that... the front looks higher than the rear atm). Also... unless there's some MK1 rule about having to have "era number plates" (read, ugly yellow ones, lol), you need to at least exchange that one for a more complimentary colour set :)

But I must say, I'm already jealous of where you're at Mik.

[Jarred]

No number plate is always best, however slighlty impractical at times, no.? haha

High res for all shots pretty please, new back ground has been found!

[mikinoz]

last load of stuff I recieved from Mk1 Autohaus took ages ( + 6 weeks) but then again everything seems slow from the US at present...

It just arrived and I am pretty excited.

I am not sure if it is just me, but the fact these are reproduction rubber seals etc makes me somewhat excited.

Liam, I will post yours to you today.

[static1800]

Car is looking great Mik, keep it up!

[dubmc]

think it's time for the 16v to be put it...car looks ace mik.

[mikinoz]

16v will arrive, in time. Need a number of other things first up.

John gifted me another image tonight.

http://www.automild.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2011-Audi-A1-used-car-values-588x441.jpg

Just kidding, but how about the similarities?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/6044391322_a7d61d00f5_b-1.jpg

[sports racer]

Just kidding, but how about the similarities?

They've both got 4 wheels, other than that everything is different. Yours has straight lines, great stance and looks great.

[Preen59]

I think you've already mentioned it, but I think the front needs to drop a touch and the rear go up a touch (or some combination of that... the front looks higher than the rear atm). Also... unless there's some MK1 rule about having to have "era number plates" (read, ugly yellow ones, lol), you need to at least exchange that one for a more complimentary colour set :)

But I must say, I'm already jealous of where you're at Mik.

Due to the shape of the rear guards, when you have a level Mk1, the rears tuck more than the fronts. My GLD is almost level with the guards (back looks slightly lower) and it still has a little front rake.

You need to brush up on your maaaaad Mk1 skillz. :P


White on black number plates look nice.. I ran them on my white mk1 previously and so does Tim B. Very period. I was actually running KG-062 plates off my old man's Karmann. haha.

[johnc]

White on black number plates look nice.. I ran them on my white mk1 previously and so does Tim B. Very period. I was actually running KG-062 plates off my old man's Karmann. haha.

http://www.illektronik.com/mikinoz/whiteplates.jpg

http://www.illektronik.com/mikinoz/blackplates.jpg

Both work well.

[Corey_R]

You need to brush up on your maaaaad Mk1 skillz. :P
I sure do! I've never even SAT in a MK1 let alone driven one...

*runs and ducks for cover*

[mikinoz]

I sure do! I've never even SAT in a MK1 let alone driven one...

*runs and ducks for cover*

Respect for getting out of the mk6 section

I'm going europlates but wanted to hold off until the conversion as NVW16V is currently misleading.

I'm sure John will help me make that decision :)

[Domel]

I reckon white on black looks pretty good, as per JohnC's photoshop.

[Preen59]

I sure do! I've never even SAT in a MK1 let alone driven one...

*runs and ducks for cover*

All in good time, mate!


Respect for getting out of the mk6 section

Exactly! :)

[mikinoz]

So what started out as adding a single accessory...

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3990/img1815t.jpg

Turned into this...

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/9269/img1825n.jpg

:)

[gldgti]

was that water bottle under the carpets :-)

I know how that happens.... you start cleaning one little thing and before you know it your stripping paint and making plans...

[Preen59]

Ha. I know how that happens. I never intended to do that with the 76er for door I scored, either.

Good to see the sound deadening has been lifted. Means you know what's underneath it. Lucky for you this is a 76er. In the later cars, the carpet is nailed in!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Get a hair cut you hippie! :P

[sports racer]

Mirror looks perfect. Where did you get it?

[alex g]

ah now the real fun can begin, got me a hotel booked or an i in with the missus.

[Lorenz]

Wow wee! Nice work Mik, I had to double check that was really an Aus built car, stepping it up!

[mikinoz]

got me a hotel booked or an i in with the missus.

Whatever gives you more incentive to work on the car haha.

[dom123]

Whatever gives you more incentive to work on the car haha.

missus will be out on the couch and al will be calling big spoon then!

[mikinoz]

So I booked a trailer for the weekend to take the car to Canberra. Mainly as it was unfair for me to cruise down in the MK1 and the little lady driving the Multivan with 4 kids on her own.

I am interested in seeing how the Multivan goes on the KW V1's with a trailer!

[GRN_VAGN]

So I booked a trailer for the weekend to take the car to Canberra. Mainly as it was unfair for me to cruise down in the MK1 and the little lady driving the Multivan with 4 kids on her own.

I am interested in seeing how the Multivan goes on the KW V1's with a trailer!

Could have Compromised, you could have taken some luggage :P

[sports racer]

Or some of the kids.

If you spray them with a few coats of clear they don't shed or drop ice creams. Puts a nice shine on them too for the pictures. :cool:

[johnc]

Looking forward to checking out the recent progress Mick. It's been a while since we've had a good catch up.

Some of the pics you MMS'd me looked good.

[JP-009]

Saw this at German Auto Fest - fantastic car!!! :D

[Jace]

Supdates?

You should definitely put the MK2 dash in this thing :emo_baghead:

[Water Boy]

This looked so good at GAF. I didnt know who you were and asked a few people but no luck. Once door cards etc and in id hope you push for a feature in VWMA. This car is a credit to all involved.

Carbs or ITB's on the 16v to please!

[Preen59]

Mick's the guy that looks about 10 years younger than he really is, with kids running around everywhere. You can't miss him. :D


Supdates?

You should definitely put the MK2 dash in this thing :emo_baghead:

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! :P

[mikinoz]

Thanks for the props. The car really is something I am becoming more and more proud of. I was pushing to finish it for GAF, but found some rust in the floor that I wanted to replace with a new one and as soon as that came up I decided to hold off on fitting all of the good interior bits. But that being said, I have everything in place to complete the interior apart from a mint centre console and a refurbished heater box, but I am actually enjoying running the car without both.

I had a bit of a manic weekend to be honest. The story goes that the car was a tad low to get on the car trailer, the Multivan was probably a bit low to tow a car trailer (causing some damage to the van), and juggling some kids and the mrs really kept me entertained on the Sunday so socialising was a premium. I missed meeting about a million people after chasing/feeding/changing/appeasing the kids etc.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4207/28755110150379674330520.jpg

There has been a bit of movement on the engine front, but not a heap. I have the rough plan now - pretty sure that ITB or Carbs may have to be fitted to set it off! It is hardly a daily drive for me.

[mikinoz]

This looked so good at GAF. I didnt know who you were and asked a few people but no luck. Once door cards etc and in id hope you push for a feature in VWMA. This car is a credit to all involved.


I am on the left for future reference. The dude on the right is my smack dealer.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/09/IMG9831L-3.jpg

*credit to Liam for the pic too!

[Jace]

I am on the left for future reference. The dude on the right is my smack dealer.

And the dude on your smack dealers right is your smack dealers meth dealer.

[Jarred]

van looks schmick mik.

doesn't hold a candle to the mk 1 though.

[mikinoz]

Thanks Jarred. I need the van for obvious reasons and I am becoming fond of it.

So far we have managed to lower it on KW V1's, add superchips Bluefin, bolt up some X5 18" rims, Provent oil separator, and best of all shoehorn in a Touareg RNS510 with full MFD support, Audi LED style projector headlights with HID kit.

I am sure that there will be more to come. ;)

[Preen59]

I am on the left for future reference. The dude on the right is my smack dealer.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/09/IMG9831L-3.jpg

*credit to Liam for the pic too!

Only the best, right Mick? :P

Mint picture, too.

[mikinoz]

You should definitely put the MK2 dash in this thing :emo_baghead:

I've still got it, I am happy to sell it cheap! :D

It's raining here, so this is to cheer up anyone stuck inside.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1534/img1995nr.jpg