my <$3000 mk1 coupe project

[evilghandi]

less than $3k sounds weird i know, but i am a poor mofo atm, and i can always improve later. is a labour of love.

i got the body minus engine for $600, all straight cept for ding in front right, and minor rust in firewall, and paint turned to shite. included round lights grill!!!!



i got worked 1600kent with 4speed and some nice bits for $320 (running total 920) and scored mk2 struts, steering rack, and brakes, and esxtractors for $200(1120) from pitstop adelaide (CHAMP!)
my good mate gave me racey seats as trade for a punching bag (another champ!) but they are mk2, and i need to alter floor to make em fit(?)

i spent $16.50(1136.50+punchbag) on ported webber ddraught manifold,
$20 on new dash
plus the usual bits, pieces, maybe... $200? (1356.50+punchbag)

kent is bored out with wysco hi comp pistons, some kind of cam (dont ask, dont know) lightened fly and ported.


now, the probs... rubber is a budget blower, but its all dried out.
whats the deal with springs for the mk2 struts?
will normal brake cylinder/booster power mk2 brakes?
where do i get those FAT bubble arches? (i love them)(in adelaide btw)
and any ideas on how to fix this rust hole in my firewall????


cheers guys. ive always wanted to be in a AUSSIE escort forum.
oh and sorry bout the real name thing, i already reged when i read rules

[Neville Bertwistle]

Welcome evilghandi,

Regarding the user name thing, I can change that so send me a PM or email and I'll fix it up.

Looks like you've got yourself a great little project there, and doing well on getting things done on a tight budget. It's not how much money you spend but the enjoyment of doing it yourself and being happy with the end result.

For the rust, you can either cut it and plate it with steel (preferred) or if it's not too bad fiberglass it. Find a mate who's handy with a MIG and give him a carton of beer to fix one weekend

[tudor gt]

Theres a set of fibreglass flares on ebay at the moment.