The middle gauge wasn't working properly I think it's due to the different wheels!!

I guess you call 'middle gauge' what is universally named as speedometer.

in order to decide if it is not indicating properly because you don't have standard tyres, you have to use a GPS and tell me:

• what tyres you got
• what speed is GPS showing when the speedometer points at 30 mph
• what speed is GPS showing when the speedometer points at 55 mph

based on that data I'll be able to tell you if the speedometer is in specs or it needs a (fairly easy) new calibration because its needle was installed wrong after a past removal.

in my opinion your dashboard should match the quality of engine & body restoration you put so much work in.

you have worked hard to save the fun well done 100mph ,I will need a lot of help down hill to get that in mine LOL clive

There was a bit in it, it's very smooth and progressive quite torquey for only 75bhp new! I think it's a great engine for dotting about and it's great on fuel!

beautiful! I want it, and the Mk2

beautiful! I want it, and the Mk2

Cheers Mike

Couple photos from the other day

Heater fan not working now. Have gearbox mount to change also exhaust is blowing near the manifold but il know more when I get in about it what the cause is...

Just enjoying driving it at the moment.. Wood is on its way for the bed so will be good to get that nice

Heater is fixed, a 36000 mile felicia in the scrappy donated one for £20. Like how easy it was to fit!

The rear cover came today courtesy of Leon from on here. I can't recommend him enough.. He was patient with me waiting to get the funds together and Iv got to say the cover is brilliant.. The green piping really finishes it off.

Fitted it tonight but no pics yet...

Used the pickup on Sunday to take the Mtb out, and after looking at it for a while on how to fit it in it just practically fitted itself couple staps and the forks sit in the rear seat bracket...

Stopped on the way back for a couple pictures

Also got the hard wood from my mate last week to redo the bed..

I have to cut it to length then stain it and get the bed painted.

Going into see the Kirk this week about painting the bed!

Nice!

Thanks Rob...

Just read the whole thread, your pickup is stunning! I love the stance with the 60mm drop, how unpractical are they? Also what size are your bbs rims?

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Hi, can I ask what kind of lowering springs you used? just bought one of these car's and it really need's to be lowered  :p

stunning attention to detail, glad you saved it :clap:

Just read the whole thread, your pickup is stunning! I love the stance with the 60mm drop, how unpractical are they? Also what size are your bbs rims?

There is a company on eBay doing them.

It was to low for my drive the wheel are 15"

17" bbs on it now that Iv had sitting as the old ones are getting furbed and tyres...

Like them some days and others I don't but for £120 they'll do for now.

Few pics

Bit max power I know lol

If anyone has a spare manifold lying about for sale please let me know

Save me changing the engine!

Just logged back in for the first time in forever- WOW!! What an amazing job you've done. We've had to SORN ours until we have the money for repairs but this will make me push harder for it! I wonder how much someone would pay for a rebuild like this...!

I love this

Great pick up, keep the photos coming...

Thanks for liking what I'm doing and leaving comments guys!

Been bust with the golf lately getting it painted but still happy with the fun.

I must admit I'm liking it more than the golf just now:)

Have all the new wood cut to size now just need to finish staining it then repaint the bed.

Also treated it to some new hoops and shoes..

Took a gamble on these as there pretty phat and did raise a few issues and i wasnt sure on them, but now there on these are the ones il stick with!

Pics from the add

Trail fit to see what was involved and what size of tyres I would need

Was still unsure on them and wasn't sure if it was worth the hassle but stick with the plan.

Time for the suttle touch, I had these made to order at the size required. Found the company online the can do any image you like.

Very happy how they turned out

A little trim neat trim at the back was done, I never liked the shape of the arch before anyway.

Took about 10mm off the top and gave it a nice sweep curve. You can never tell still looks stock.

Wheel on

Pretty chuffed how they turned out. Put some skoda valve caps on now to which I think ties it all in and finished it off.

Picked up a spare back plinth and had that colour coded to.

Pic from the weekend there

Gorgeous mate !! (a little jealous, 10 days a go I could buy a yellow 1.9D still running on an auction for about £140, but ..... my wife).

Btw, rim & tire sizes?

Looking at putting a better lump under the bonnet sometime as having a few overheating issues.

I see the polo gti engine on Teflon Toms thread 1.4 / 1.6?

I'm looking for something really easy and quick to fit. What's the best option guys?

Fitted these the other day for a bit cheese. I need to square it up still but I was surprised at how good the logo is.

Fitted these the other day for a bit cheese. I need to square it up still but I was surprised at how good the logo is.

Where from?! I need some!!!

I think it was eBay mate, maybe amazon. They were only £12