Hi Guys,
I'm from Mauritius Island, a small dot next to Madagascar in Indian Ocean. It happen by chance we got a batch of Polo G40 over here, I think we have about 7-9 G40 over here not more. I grab one of these 2 years back sleeping in a garage in a pity state. I started to work on it this year, so I share with you some work in progress since the beginning. Hope you enjoy.
Bodywork was the first step.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bridgestonegarage_zps4f0e5cf8.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bridgestonegarage_zps4f0e5cf8.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bodywork01_zps54d80671.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bodywork01_zps54d80671.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bodywork02_zpsd7517207.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bodywork02_zpsd7517207.jpg.html)
Engine removed
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay03_zps32652f70.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay03_zps32652f70.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay01_zps97263938.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay01_zps97263938.jpg.html)
Exhaust piping + Remus backbox
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/eagleexhaust_zpsb369a54c.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/eagleexhaust_zpsb369a54c.jpg.html)
Refurbishing Sparco racing wheels 14"x6.5
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/refurbish_zps7f40ea3d.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/refurbish_zps7f40ea3d.jpg.html)
Now parts
Front mount intercooler / oil cooler
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/intercoolers_zps157924a7.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/intercoolers_zps157924a7.jpg.html)
Aluminium engine crank pulley, supercharger lightweight 65mm V belt conversion kit
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/pulley_zps8359a78a.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/pulley_zps8359a78a.jpg.html)
Warlbro Fuel pump + sythec fuel filter
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/warlbropump_zps746d9ee2.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/warlbropump_zps746d9ee2.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/fuelfilter_zps7dc41f66.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/fuelfilter_zps7dc41f66.jpg.html)
Charger full rebuilt
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt02_zps27bcf541.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt02_zps27bcf541.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt03_zpsb924b1da.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt03_zpsb924b1da.jpg.html)
looking sweet, what colour is that, is it windsor blue??
Thanks, no it's black but as am doing the restore I consider changing color to Mk1 Lido Green.
Intercooler fitted.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/frontmount_zpsa0a6af88.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/frontmount_zpsa0a6af88.jpg.html)
Engine fitted.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay04_zpsde9dd330.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay04_zpsde9dd330.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/enginebay05_zpsed0a301b.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/enginebay05_zpsed0a301b.jpg.html)
whoever put the supercharger back together put the bottom pulley on the wrong way round!
Yes Pete,
Thank for notifying, we already changed it to 5pk-belt conversion in the right place.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/grebuilt01_zps1dd13043.jpg.html)
where it says gates here? you flipped the cog/pulley 180 degrees?
I guess I have to double check and revert back for this. I didn't check again after the mechanic put the other pulley.
What problem may arise if the pulley is not inverted.. I didnt run the car till now.
The guide will be on the wrong side...
Car looks sweet, how do you find the scissor lift you've got in the first picture?
the guide ill be on the wrong side and the belt may rub on the charger mount.
thanks guys,
it was already inverted before putting it back in the car
putting some vdo black face gauges, not so big fan of those smoked lens 7 colors gauges. keeping it raw
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/gauges-cover_zps04516353.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/gauges-cover_zps04516353.jpg.html)
New taillights, waiting to be installed after paint work
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/taillights_zpsa556fc7e.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/taillights_zpsa556fc7e.jpg.html)
Yellow Stuff front brake pad, anyone tried it already ?
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/yellowstuff_zpsb03f0f05.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/yellowstuff_zpsb03f0f05.jpg.html)
Where did you get the new rear lights? Id love a set ;)
Liking the colour of the engine bay an its coming along nicely!
Hi,
A friend got's them for me in Germany itself, becoming quiet a rare item too. I can pm you the contact, by the way am looking after speedometer cable everywhere, anyone can help ?
she's finally on wheels and running. ::)
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Glad to hear this is back on the road.
Colour looks nice, more pictures required!
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg.html)
I really like ur photography! U have a keen eye my friend.
Paint looks nice.
Thank you guys, in fact am waiting to finish the interior seats cover to do full photography of the polo. By the way am a photographer GR40 and it help in this case :) Base color was going on LIDO Green of the Vw Golf Mk1 and finally has some turn up for something more cold green that look more nice for me.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg.html)
Looking goood... and love the color!
Love the photos also ;)
more
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/PlaineChamp_zpsfb9a6c58.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/PlaineChamp_zpsfb9a6c58.jpg.html)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/bliss_zps13194fbb.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/bliss_zps13194fbb.jpg.html)
Wow some bits really fantastic, like the green and leather.
Personally I would run, black front badge, yellow indis.
Also what size tyres you running, look a bit chunky, or maybe its me.
Lovely colour.
I like this. Really nice choice of colour, works great.
Looks awesome! Love the colour, goes really well with the cream interior
Thanks Guys. its been a long way.
@JoeH - 185 60 R14 - on some sparco racing lightweight. maybe will switch to 15" x 7 on some later stage.
Here another one, the car is not fully finished at 100%. some more bits to add. keep you posted.
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/Lavage_zps0126f7a0.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/Lavage_zps0126f7a0.jpg.html)
Nice colour, looks great! Good work!
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg.html)
Hi Guys ,
A little video of the little G. Location Mauritius somewhere in countryside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEg7Lb3e9s