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Thread: Another wreck, another.........................?

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    Another wreck, another.........................?

    Didn't bring any trophies home from DOVW this year but I did get this......















    It's quite an odd ball. Will have to get it home before I can figure out it's heritage.

    Appears to be US spec with RHD conversion.

    It's got a 2E motor running on LPG - seriously dodgy conversion.

    Stock fuel tank is missing, I'll probably have to make 1 from scratch.

    Rust in the usual places, nothing I haven't tackled before.

    Canopy will be for sale, I don't think I want to use it.

    Came from a NSW country VW shop that went out of business last year.

    Not sure what the plan is yet. First job will be to address the bodywork issues.
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    All types of awesome

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    Pete im glad you got this. I man of your skills and determination will give it what it deserves.

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    nice one Pete. I am sure you will do something good with this.

    That Blue back end.....WTF??!?!
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    Oh, it's full of WTF. (and rust)

    LPG? seriously? The 2E motor still has it's injectors and loom attached even though it's gas only.

    It's got a 5 speed box but they didn't have the right gearbox mount so there's a bolt welded to the chassis rail to hold the gearbox up.

    If this is an example of VW Country workmanship I'm not surprised they went out of business.

    I doubt I'll ever know the full history of this thing.

    I'm sure there will be many more revelations when it comes home and I pull it apart.
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    Wow hahaha, the gearbox mount had me scratching my head! Pics for lols please. Good find mate. It definitely looks U.S spec. Keen to see what you will do with it
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    Congrats to you Pete (I think???)

    Do you have a VIN chassis number? I can look up its origin potentially.

    Cheers
    Ben

    ps good seeing you guys on the weekend
    - Ben

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    LMK if your needing an original fuel tank, ( + any other sheet metal bits ) Likely I can get some of the US contacts to source one from a wrecking yard..
    Lots of MK 1 Scirocco's...

    If it aint a MK 1 then it must be a donor car ??

    Cheers,
    Grant...

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    Thanks Grant, would you even be able to ship in a fuel tank? I thought customs would have a fit. Fuel tanks for these things are very rare now.

    I can make an aluminium tank pretty easily but I would like to get a set of straps, fuel filler neck and cap.

    Sheet metal wise I don't know yet. Front is all golf so that's easy. I might need floor sections depending on what the floor is like.
    Last edited by Peter Jones; 18-11-2015 at 06:12 AM.
    79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
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    Will have a search on Poortex for tanks and see whats about Pete, when do you anticipate investigating the bodywork demons ??

    I have a box with 3 x MK1 Scirocco guards about ready to ship from LA at present, so may be able to consolidate with that shipment anything your needing that can be found.
    Lots of MK 1 Scirocco's...

    If it aint a MK 1 then it must be a donor car ??

    Cheers,
    Grant...

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