Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted June 26, 2018 Yep deffo up for a meet, as I said I may need a look at a ‘real life’ GTI some point soon to work out where some of the bits go!! Hoping for 1st August finish, but don’t hold me to that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted June 26, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 8:38 AM, Tom Fenton said: That is how it is. To be honest the purpose of that strap is somewhat vague as to what it actually achieves. On my standard cars I have retained it for originality sake, but on my modified ones it gets removed and left off with no ill effects. Hmmm. That is a bit s**t isn’t it? Like you Tom, I’ll leave it on because ‘why not’, but can’t really get my head around what the hell it does?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted July 6, 2018 Nice warm day [again] today, so thought I'd fill all the chassis box sections with cavity wax and give her bottom a nice coat of the black non-hardening Waxoyl stuff. Ready for the beam and piping up under there now IMG_2628 by David Noble, on Flickr Stuck some more trims on, looking very GTI on that side now IMG_2626 by David Noble, on Flickr Need to fit the rear crank seal and flywheel/clutch then I can mate the engine and 'box. Before that goes in I need to brave the wiring loom and remove the horrid Scotchlok nightmare that is the aftermarket alarm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted July 6, 2018 Fit the brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, rear beam, in that order! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) Will do Tom! I may have to pop the beam in temporarily while I make up the brake lines. Beam is at the blasters ready for painting and a rebuild (hopefully this weekend though I’m hoping a cup final will get in the way!!) Lots of nice stuff came back from the metal platers and powder coaters on Friday, so I’m quite excited about building up the beam and brakes :-) Edited July 9, 2018 by Nobbly Spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted July 20, 2018 Finally got on with the beam this afternoon. She was well seized on one side! Blood, sweat, tears (and a black thumb nail) later it was apart. New radius arm pin going in... IMG_2747 by David Noble, on Flickr Pile of bits ready for a de-grease and paint job. Yellow and black for the tube right? Also, should the torsion bars be black or red?? IMG_2748 by David Noble, on Flickr If red, I have plenty of 'Cherry' 2K left over. Hopefully get the engine and 'box together whilst paint is drying too. I whipped the sump back off and made a nice (!) wooden stand... IMG_2705 by David Noble, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted August 6, 2018 More progress... Beam done! IMG_2791 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_2790 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_2976 by David Noble, on Flickr Last piece of the arch kit fitted - massive thanks to @miamigtimark for sorting me out with one IMG_2976 by David Noble, on Flickr Finally [drum roll] - engine and 'box slipped into place 32005E45-04B6-4F1A-BB2B-038C58152390 by David Noble, on Flickr Feels like I'm getting there now!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted August 10, 2018 Sorry @miamigtimark - here is the correct photo of your fine arch in place! IMG_2983 by David Noble, on Flickr 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted September 18, 2018 Just a few photos of recent progress, cracking on now. Bit of a setback last night though as when I finally fired her up the bloody water pump bearing was squealing - brand new from Pug it was They are swapping it under warranty though IMG_3335 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3451 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3486 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3530 by David Noble, on Flickr Doors to build, interior in and MoT... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Well 205'ers, she's on the road! MoT passed after initially failing on high CO emissions - running much sweeter after getting that adjusted. A few pictures of the finished article... IMG_3644 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3643 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3645 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3689 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3695 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3834 by David Noble, on Flickr IMG_3838 by David Noble, on Flickr Really pleased how it has turned out and with the way it drives too. I've managed to get a couple of hundred miles in but she's tucked up in bed now they are salting the roads. Edited November 2, 2018 by Nobbly 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted November 2, 2018 It looks really good. This is me being picky, but the shade of the wheel silver looks a little too dark/grey, they are quite a "white" silver usually. But that's super picky, it looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 2:03 PM, Tom Fenton said: It looks really good. This is me being picky, but the shade of the wheel silver looks a little too dark/grey, they are quite a "white" silver usually. But that's super picky, it looks great. I agree actually Tom, it slightly annoys me too! The wheels were already refurbed and had tyres fitted when I got them and are a mix of 2 Speedlines and 2 SMRs. I have now got another 3 Speedlines so will get the lot done at some point. if anyone has a paint code for the correct shade, please share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted November 7, 2018 13 hours ago, Nobbly said: I agree actually Tom, it slightly annoys me too! The wheels were already refurbed and had tyres fitted when I got them and are a mix of 2 Speedlines and 2 SMRs. I have now got another 3 Speedlines so will get the lot done at some point. if anyone has a paint code for the correct shade, please share I'll tell you the paint code on the proviso you put its proper 1600 wheels back on!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 224 2 Cars Posted November 8, 2018 looks great, hope mine looks something like it when its done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 8:14 AM, Tom Fenton said: 'll tell you the paint code on the proviso you put its proper 1600 wheels back on!!!!!! I'll be getting the 1.6 wheels done at the same time, I have a guy lined up that can do the diamond cut bits. It was always the plan to put them back on at least for the local shows. Code please..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted January 21, 2021 A couple of photos from when we were allowed to go out... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie green 110 Posted January 23, 2021 Car has turned out very well , nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted January 23, 2021 Very very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted May 2, 2023 I’m reluctantly selling this lovely car as I (a) didn’t use it at all last year and, (b) have been told that having multiple classic cars but an unfinished house extension is not a situation that can go on forever! It will be up for sale as soon as it is MoT'd, PM me if you are interested. Price is £12k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wicked 103 3 Cars Posted May 10, 2023 You'll regret that... If you didn't drive it for a year, then this car is not to blaim for the unfinished extension? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbly 22 2 Cars Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/10/2023 at 11:11 AM, wicked said: You'll regret that... If you didn't drive it for a year, then this car is not to blaim for the unfinished extension? No it isn’t the car’s fault, but I can’t justify it sitting there when there is essential work to be done at home, which in the current climate I’m not saving fast enough to get done in the next 5 years! Will I regret it? Possibly, but you can’t have it all as the saying goes… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
