[project] 205 Gti 180 Track Car

[stuart 31 3 Cars]

This is going to be a monster when finished...Making me want to build another 205!

[robnic 0]

Full respect to the car and your talent, look forward to your updates...

[Matt180 31]

Thanks

 

Recently i have been concentrating on completing the cage and rear wheel tubs. I bought myself a bead roller to add some strength in to the panels...really impressed with how they have turned out, its almost like original!. I just need to press up my coilover turrets now and it'll be finished.

 

 

 

 

 

Modified Satchshift test fitted...

 

 

Roller bearings pressed into the steering column

 

 

Few of the cage

 

 

 

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

Mega

[blandy 29]

That's impressive very nice

[daza4 24]

How come you bought the whole of the satchshift inside the car? To lift it up or is it because of the new subframe?

[Matt180 31]

Mainly because of what i have planned for the exhaust manifold and system.

[GLPoomobile 958]

Think this is probably my favourite "modified" project on the forum right now. Big respect, it's an awesome car

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Think this is probably my favourite "modified" project on the forum right now. Big respect, it's an awesome car

I second that, been waiting for the next installment....

[zeebraa 4]

Will you be tying the turret tops into the cage?

[Matt180 31]

Yes they will be.

[Matt180 31]

Small update. I can finally say the shell and cage are complete and in etch primer!. I have started putting everything back together, seats, pedal box, shifter, engine etc. This is mainly just a trial fit of everything, will be stripped down again for bodywork and full respray. It feels good to sit behind the wheel again!!.

 

I still need to finish my rear beam, rear suspension, front uprights, wishbones, and have shocks made to get it rolling again.

 

A few pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New billet S/C bracket and bottom pulley

 

 

Waterman Racing fuel cell top plate

 

[dale205mills 39 7 Cars]

Them pictures and workshop going into that project are one of the best projects on drivers at the moment, keep them coming.

[blandy 29]

With regards to the steering column is that purchased as is or is it made by yourself? Reason I ask is I'd possibly like to do something similar.

 

Always look forwards to updates on this. Looks fantastic as always

[Matt180 31]

Cheers guys.

 

Yes i made steering column out of T45. It fits upto the standard UJ as it goes through the bulkhead.

[goce.speedy 3 1 Cars]

Very nice Project i'm new on this forum and this one is one of the best i've seen, this is what i ' m working on: http://www.505turbo.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3254-91-405mi16x4-rear-wheel-drive-conversion-north-south-engine/&page=1

[S.Hedstroem 0]

Your work is very impressive Matt. Will you do anything about the gearbox because they cant really handle all the torque this engine will produce (?). I know I have asked you before but I would still be very intrested in a drawing of your supercharged bracket.

[Edp 67 3 Cars]

Very nice work!

[Matt180 31]

Still not decided on the gearbox. It will more than likely be on a standard box with gripper LSD to start with. I wouldn't rule out a dogbox in the future though.

 

Unfortunately i don't have any drawings for the bracket. It was all made by fag packet sketches.

Edited August 2, 2016 by Matt180

[Prism7guy 5]

Amazing project, keep up the good work!

[johniban 59 1 Cars]

love this!

[Matt180 31]

Thanks guys. I have made decent progress these last few months. The car should be rolling again for the end of the year...thats the target anyway

 

Fuel tank is finished. I still have the integral surge pot, fuel pump and sender unit to mount though.

 

 

Front alloy knuckles are nearly complete

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single piece fibreglass lightweight dash ready for flocking

 

[Kane 34]

Excellent looking work!

 

What are the hub carriers off of that you are using?

[Matt180 31]

Vauxhall Insignia/Saab originally. By no means are these an easy fit though....a lot of head scratching still to come ????

Edited November 13, 2016 by Matt180

[soundguy 13]

Is the dash available off the shelf - or have you got skills in the resin department as well...?