slater
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Jun 27, 2007 21:18:29 GMT
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Yeh you probably guessed it  Another ebay purchase. 505 GTi (2.1 inline 4 cylinder, bosch injection, 130ish bhp, 5speed, electric windows, moon roof, central locking, blue velour interior, serck plates!) Payed a bit too much for it I think. Its a bit more rusty that the seller let on so will probably be a bit of a welding marathon to start with. Its blasted cool tho so I don't relly care!     Clean eh?? WRONG!   Needs the ends of the sills doing, front valance, both lower rear quarters and maybe some of the arches depending on how much I cut out for the wheels.   Motivation:  |
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J.P
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Jun 27, 2007 21:19:54 GMT
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Nice project! Work your magic....
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Mike
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Jun 27, 2007 21:22:23 GMT
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Cool! Is that quite an early one? Is it RWD? That front valance looks like it could be a pig, hope it goes well!
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kee
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Jun 27, 2007 21:24:25 GMT
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wondered when it would appear, didnt expect this one.
front lights kind of jdm style, and with the wheels I'm guessing your heading in that direction.
boso treatment?
wheels look immense, i laughed, mainly with anticipation and excitement
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aij29
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Jun 27, 2007 21:24:52 GMT
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Hi Slater
Good luck with the gti chap
What size are those rims?
They are awesome are you going for J style arches?
Cheers
Adrian
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Jun 27, 2007 21:33:43 GMT
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Looks ace, but i was kind of hoping it was the Rover. Good luck with it, can't wait too see it finished.
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slater
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Jun 27, 2007 21:35:07 GMT
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You lot don't hang about do you!
Yeh its RWD, it would have been a bit silly putting the wheels on a FWD car imo. Its worth saying that the wheels came first and the car is only here beacuse i thought it would suit the wheels.
The valance is attulay the easy bit. it just bolts on!
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Jun 27, 2007 21:38:47 GMT
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In best girly voice.... OOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo....!!! Sure you will and can handle it. Like the way your head is headed. |
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Mike
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Jun 27, 2007 21:39:03 GMT
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The valance is attulay the easy bit. it just bolts on! Jammy! probably a good job though. |
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Mark
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Jun 27, 2007 21:42:30 GMT
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13s gonna fit over all of the brakes? Cool project though  |
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slater
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Jun 27, 2007 21:43:37 GMT
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yup, with room to spare
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Jun 27, 2007 22:03:11 GMT
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Lorvly!
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dugong
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Jun 27, 2007 22:11:14 GMT
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TRX tyres=sex
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Jun 27, 2007 22:18:44 GMT
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My dad's got a 505GTDT, the mechanics are as hard as nails but boy can they rust! Engine is AFAIK a development of the Douvrin engine also used in the Renner 20. Invest in some anti-theft, they are known for being spirited away to Africa....mind you, knowing you it will probably be quite....distinctive after a very short time.  |
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Marc
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Really looking foward to the progress of this, very underated cars the 505's. I think they only recently went out of production in Africa? I guessed right on the other thread btw.  |
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Padz
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Jun 28, 2007 12:25:00 GMT
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Recently sold a 505 Auto estate on ebay to an African who was sending it off to Nigeria.
It was spec-tastic, it had aftermarket air con and was once owned by the Venezulan embassy in london.
Loving the GTI , cant wait to see the wheels on.
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Jun 28, 2007 13:20:18 GMT
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That is lovely. I don't think you have paid too much - I have seen these going for amazing money lately, invariably to exporters. Yours has the early dash and lights and our favourite kind of number plates! Marvellous cars, I would love one. Theres a V6 one on there at the moment.
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Jun 28, 2007 15:29:02 GMT
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Gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing this on the road.
Cor, selling a Pug to Nigeria?! Did he pay cash?!
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Padz
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Jun 28, 2007 17:49:17 GMT
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he did indeed pay cash, sold it for £720 and all it cost me was a measly 100 quid, pity it's not always that easy.
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Jun 28, 2007 18:03:20 GMT
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They love a 505 in Africa - if it isn't a W123 Benz, Renault 4 or 12, it's a 505.
Great project, though. Can't wait to see the results. Ready for the RR show, sir?
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