Mk2 GTi Syncro Build - Operation MOT

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  1. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Yeah it’s the factory colour of mine too!
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    No I asked the neighbour to move her new mini out of the way to prevent exactly this [:D]
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    • Make front shafts
    • Build exhaust - 80% complete
    • Change all bushes
    • Weld in sheet metal, exhaust hangers and fuel cell mounts underneath / thinking about fuel cell in the car now.
    • Completely strip the underside & fix any hidden rust
    • Re-underseal
    • Paint the inside
    • Modify the engine bay for 20v
    • Paint the engine bay
    • Buy and make a carpet
    • Retrim recaros in original style
    • Refurb all plastics
    • Rewire the entire car
    • Fix all body work
    • Paint the car
    • Reassemble the car with all new seals
    • Buy heated windscreen and install
    • Haldex loom,
    • Fit cruise control
    • Buy new rear brakes
    • Remap
    • MOT it..
    • Rebuild front brakes
    • Finish off electronic Speedo conversion
     
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  4. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Just a few small jobs so...
     
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  5. Mk2daz

    Mk2daz Paid Member Paid Member

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    Good work Sam, looks awesome. Like father like son!
     
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  6. cupracraig

    cupracraig Paid Member Paid Member

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    top work dude. great to see the progress on this
     
    cupracraig, Mar 15, 2021
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  7. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    He actually copied me ;)

    Mine was meant to be this colour before he even got his car!
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    As I’m off to Saudi soon and dad wants his garage back to he can rebuild his car I’ve had to reassemble.

    nice and dry.

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    hmmm shiny

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    then back into its wheels

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    and something like a car A827A00F-6EB9-4E14-9595-3C2A386C96E9.jpeg

    Next up is arches, I’ll strip them, seal them up and then decide what to do next.
     
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    dodgy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Must be good to have it back on its wheels after all the work, well done mate.
    Is that a lightweight window?
     
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  10. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Yep, ultra lightweight. I couldn’t fit the window on my own, I needed a pusher! :lol:

    Yeah does feel nice, with all need hardware too.
     
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  11. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I’m contemplating getting it running as is and selling...
     
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    whatttttttttttt
     
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    Well that was unexpected Sam - what has brought this about?
     
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  14. dodgy

    dodgy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Noooo!!! You'll regret it I'm sure mate. Just have a break or a massive hit at it for more progression.

    Here's a picture of a sad soysage roll, which is how we will be if it goes.
     

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  15. Savagesam

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    It looks like a change in circumstances (not mine) mean it won’t happen sadly. And I will regret it, but I’d also like a car I can drive. And maybe not even a Golf. Something RWD maybe. I don’t know. I need to think about it some more.

    I don’t even know where to start pricing as it’s so bespoke it’s probably not even worth anything.

    Work looks like I won’t be able to even see it for the next 3 months at least.
     
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  16. Tristan

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    Ah fc.ukkity fc.uk.

    I was looking forward to seeing this one built.

    Would you not put it on ice for a while?

    No one will give you what it's worth at the moment, you never get a good price for an unfinished project.
     
    Tristan, Apr 9, 2021
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  17. Mk2daz

    Mk2daz Paid Member Paid Member

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    Nooooooooo ... I really wanted to see this finished

    As above really, its not gonna be worth trying to sell as is!

    Who cares how long it takes to finish, my dad has been building his mk2 escort for almost 20 years now and only recently its finally starting to come together, just have to keep chipping away at it whenever you can, always finish what you started ;)
     
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  18. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I’ve got enough parts to sell it and either make money or break even.

    I wanted too as well. We’ll see... I’m not hopeful tbh
     
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    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    The more I think about it, the more I don’t want to keep it.

    Maybe I need to see it, then it’ll change my mind
     
    Savagesam, Apr 27, 2021
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  20. VINNIE

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    Go see the old girl and you will fall back in love with it [:D]
     
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