Hi all im new to forum and want to start this thread to document the progress that's going on.

The Fun I got has been layed up for over 6 years and I finally seen the owner for the first time 10 days ago on the 25/7/2014. Iv put letters through the door etc over the years but never got anywhere.

A song later and it was coming with me:)

Gave my mate a phone who came down in his caddy and it was straight to the body/paint shop..

I went in on the Saturday morning and found this:D

Diamond in the ruff

It was a non runner. So i started by rocking the pickup in gear to get the engine turning then throwing away the aftermarket alarm and new plugs. Then a fuel pump and relay out the scrappy and cleaned the ecu connections and away she went...

Usually my project take years but this one is moving so fast I can't keep up...

Next thing we knew

No going back now

New decals

Wheel trial

It needs a new shock on the front so I'd like to replace the lot. Iv seen the fk street kit for the mk4 golf at £165 but if anyone can help me on an easier option that's not to expensive that would be great.

I'm heading to it soon so should have another update later...

Rear tubs welded up and fiber glass skimmed

Some filler

Arches off

Bonnet painted

Flattening and polishing

Tailgate in paint

More prepping on the body tonight so getting closer to prime time

Wings on

Hope it's of interest to you guys and hopefully il be behind the wheel soon

Also found this in the scrappies:)

Hello and welcome, nice looking project you have there...

Coilover suspension, easiest option is mk1 ford focus on the front, and use mk4 golf lowering springs on the back, it is possible for a few other setups if you are daring you could do away with the seperate spring arrangemnt on the back and use a coilover from a mk4 polo or mk3 golf.

Cheers and thanks for the welcome:)

I've been searching and searching.. I seen some threads on hp sporting coilovers and would have liked to have gone down that route, but that seems to be no longer available. The Avos are to pricey to.

I've just ordered some standard front and rear struts and a set of 60mm lowering springs from eBay.

They'll be easy to fit so I hope they'll do!!

Another step closer tonight

Came home like Homer Simpson!

Impressive - keep up the good work

Brilliant!

Done a scrappy run and picked up

Windscreen

Speaker grills

Black steering wheel

Black gear knob and gaitor

Wipers

Fog lights

Just out the booth

Trim and handles were done, fitted then being polished

Trial fit

Paint has a nice pop to it

How it was left tonight

Great progress so far. Can't believe the turnaround it such a small time frame. Will look food when dropped on the new wheels

Cheers its all moving fast. All thanks goes to central body repairs. The guys in there are top class, they've let me muck in to which has been a great laugh and a steep learning curve.

The patience and time required in there trade is mind blowing, plus mine is being done inbetween jobs!

What a great project just won a Fun on ebay

Just need to collect and see what needs doing

Can't wait to see this one finished great inspiration!

Congrats!! Was it the green or yellow trim one?

Testing a bit in the door card for cleaning

New rotor arm diz cap and air filter on

How it was left on Thursday as I was at VW festival Leeds for the wkend

What did you use to clean the yellow leather up so well? (if you dont mind me asking?) 

I used a compound lightly that the painter uses to flatten and polish it's just like auto glym polish. But it could take the yellow off so only doing the heavy soiled parts once with that.

Edited 21 August, 201411 yr by Dubbuds

Some other parts that are needed for the mot apart from the obvious red bits

Timing belt kit and exhaust rubbers there to just waiting on a water pump now....

Glad I got new pads as they just fell to pieces when the came off!

How it was left last night

Hi! Looks great! Where did you buy the lowering springs and what shocks did you use or was it a full set you bought?

I got the springs from eBay, and the shocks are genuine from Skoda:)

Today's update

That's 4 weeks today

That's a result. No faffing about on this one! Shows what can be achieved when you know exactly what you want to do, stick to the plan and go for it. Nice pick-up, well done.

Cheers mate

Rear bumper, spoiler etc in the waiting

Some work today

Was in two minds as to do the truckman in the original colours with the black texture.. But after a few discussions and ideas its been decided to do it in the two tone again and lose the black...

Still unsure on that but it should tie it in well