fla 9 Posted April 15, 2011 very good allround skills, the results speak for themselves. Hugely impressive work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted April 24, 2011 got all my parts from vw could be one of my last trips i think all i need is a windscreen,found some rather expensive new roof strips on ebay. more clips,bolts g60 calipers etc bonded the first window back in. rebuilt the rears shot blasted carriers and gave them all a coat of paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) got all the brakes fitted and bled my front panel came back from blasting so i sprayed the remaining bits dismantled my diy spray booth and started to build it up. new roof strips etc had to get this 1/4 glass out then bond it in to my car,cut all the way round took me ages then at the last inch of glue i some how broke it so i am now on the search for another. The glass has been the worst thing about this whole build so far iv broken one windscreen and 2 right rear 1/4s so i dont recon id be any good working for autoglass. Edited May 1, 2011 by tim20vt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) got a bit more done. ordered all the remaining parts from vw a pair of complete headlights windscreen and all the trims soundproofing sunroof seal and a load more bolts and clips started to sort a carpet so the interior can go in,went down to the carpet shop and found one,then i test sewed some leather on as binding to check it would sew on ok, so then i can make the carpet in a few sections as it wont bend,that turned out well so i ordered 20mtrs of vinyl carpet binding from a car carpet place and put that on the edges just need to do a few more sections. Edited May 12, 2011 by tim20vt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDREW 30 0 Posted May 13, 2011 WOW can wait to see this finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted May 13, 2011 Looking very tidy buddy good work and keep the updates coming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) cheers guys! getting near the end,new coilovers on the way and searching for wheels. bit more work today got the new winscreen and trims bonded in bound a few sections of the carpet new headlights in got a full brown hide cheap so i had to do the liner again but in leather to go with the rest and i need to start taking this lot over to the car my house is full of rado parts Edited May 13, 2011 by tim20vt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_s14a 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Just read through this whole thread, well done chap :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted May 14, 2011 wow! Any more pics of the roofliner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corrado16 10 Posted May 15, 2011 Spectacular job!!!! When the car is finished it will look wonderful. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20vtvw 0 Posted May 15, 2011 love it mate ,,coming together very nicely,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) cheers guys wow! Any more pics of the roofliner? its in the car now and the pics arn't great,it has no stitching its just in one piece glued on,kinda wish i had done it in a few sections and got some stitch detail on it but i can always go back and do bits once the whole car is together,the material i did the roof in before was very thin and the spray glue soaked through so i had to put a small amount of glue on and it started coming off so with the leather you can put loads of glue on and it wont soak through thats why i did it again,i did the backs of the seats in sewn sections. few pics of the interior going back in. Edited May 15, 2011 by tim20vt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnCarlos 10 Posted May 15, 2011 This is very inspiring work! I am fairly new to the forum, and have just read your whole thread, I take my hat off to you sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattPc 0 Posted May 15, 2011 Excellent re-build thread, keep up the top class work, if there is a 'corrado of the year' award, this is the winner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 27, 2011 coilovers arrived,tyres hard against the body so new wheels are on the way,but have a 4 week wait. carpets finished coverd the shelf supports hoping to be finished by the end of next month when the wheels turn up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 29, 2011 few more bits done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Simply awsome skills mate, utterly staggering. If you dont mind me mentioning though you have got the ABS cable carrier on the wrong way round, it should resemble a letter U with the ends going into the arch not out of it. Would hate to see you having to buy more if the wheels rub or anything. Keep up the good work :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted May 29, 2011 hi mate very nice job you are doin there . back on the net now , do you still want the no plate light cover and sunroof panel ? regards rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Simply awsome skills mate, utterly staggering. If you dont mind me mentioning though you have got the ABS cable carrier on the wrong way round, it should resemble a letter U with the ends going into the arch not out of it. Would hate to see you having to buy more if the wheels rub or anything Keep up the good work :) thanks mate!! i positioned that like 4 times and still couldnt decide how it goes, thats how i had it at first but does it need rotating down? i cant remember i took it off so long ago. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Yeah tilt it down a few degrees and that should do it :) cant remember if they have circular bits that sit on the bolt head/nut or if they are 6 sided????? About another 5 degrees ought to do it, bit anal but i guess thats me being such a saddo lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted May 29, 2011 nice one thanks mate ,i will stick the wheel on and check it out,it has a spline type thing inside so it can go in loads of positions thats why i ended up spending half hour looking at a part that takes 2 seconds to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted June 3, 2011 made a start on sorting the steering wheel it had a big split in so i took the cover off and made a pattern to use on the brown hide left over from the roof. stitched all the way round with the machine then a few hours of hand stitching later had this nearly done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted June 3, 2011 Nice work on the wheel chief! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 3, 2011 Jesus man you are a legend! that looks the dogs Danglies! Seriously goood skills throughout the whole project. Hats off to you Sir :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
