Mk1 getting some glitter back... by fredybender

By stevegolf
( 3 )

3 minute(s) of a 214 minute read

11-25-2020



I had my windshield replaced again today (second new one since April) it developped a crack from underneath the seal at the top, right at the roof line 
I paid the first install cash (no bill) but he honoured his work, and showed me a pinch spot on the serrated steel teeth that hold the seal in place... This guy is a VERY good window place... He carries the Mk1 windshield in stock at 550$ Cdn... 

Engine & tranny both coming out in the fall, ordered some stuff online this week end...



7-12-10

I know were just in early July, but I already started my winter "down time" shopping...

I have:
An extra 9A block that will be bored at 83.5mm 
A 95.5mm stroke early Td crankskshaft that will be sent out for weight loss & knife edging
An extra head that will receive some more goodies (see: In the plans of getting...)

On order:
Autotech cams & adjustable sprockets
Wavetrac & ARP bolt kit

In the plans to order soon:
TT big valve kit 
JE pistons for stroker crank (would like 11.5:1 compression)
HD pressure plate
Maybe some 45 Weber's instead of my present 40's...

In the plans :
Stroked, big valved, camed, HD clutched, 2.1L carbed, mean little silver toy!

In the plans also are the following:
Change crank & rod bearings (cheap insurance)
Balance & resurface lightened flywheel
re-do all window trim
Re-install window channels with fixed front triangular windows (still need to find some with the seals)
put back the rear seat (having it re-upholstered in pleather too) 
re-do the rear parcel shelf (to accept the Infinity Kappa's)
re-locate the amp
take out the MDF carpeted trunk liner & rear seat delete (all in 1 piece)
Re-finishing the 3 piece OZ Racing Vega, basket weaves (already with some nice sticky 195-45-15 T1R's): Powder coating the centers, lips to be machined & polished, fasteners to be sent out for plating.

Lots of stuff on the plate for next fall already ! 



5-15-11

Bumping this back up to life... 
Just finished puttin a CHE diesel 020 tranny on the week end
Needed to get proper RPM range because of these culprits:





I have to change my TT headers for a 16V stock downpipe: car scrapes the headers, and still needs to be dropped a bit, to reduce tire gap 

I have another clone for proper height & handling 

On the menu before Cincy:
A few mods on alternator pulleys
Remove swing vents for fixed triangulars
And a few more things.

I doubt I will be able to find & install Mk2 16V manifold & downpipe before Cincy...

Pictures of the 020 (satin black) tomorrow




Comments

Beautiful car!

Posted by MPower on 11/25/20 @ 10:38:10 PM