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Title: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: Phil on May 14, 2009, 08:53:14 AM

Car No. 52 - An atlas grey 52k Coupe S. Finally get to use my Mk2 G40 front spoiler after however many years and a bunch of other bits.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/02052009945555.jpg)

So I started on the engine, a 58k G40 lump, changed every gasket and seal on the bottom end, hopefully wont leak for once!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/22042009921111.jpg)

One of my special uprated kevlar clutches...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/020520099433.jpg)

Attatched it to a lightened flywheel.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/0205200994444.jpg)

Got some bits from the powdercoaters.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/140520091012222.jpg)

Then I started cutting holes.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/130520091008888.jpg)

To fit this in...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/090320081399.jpg)

Now I just want to sling the lump in and drive it, but the engine bay lets it down really, not sure I can be arsed to paint it all though. Hmmmm.

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: MartinB on May 14, 2009, 11:31:11 AM

Get it painted... it will be worth the wait!

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: quiksilver_jake on May 14, 2009, 01:12:25 PM

liking the colour of the gearbox! ;D

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: Phil on May 14, 2009, 09:45:23 PM

Think I'm going to have to ::)

Cut the front panel for the G lader...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/1405200910177777.jpg)

Chopped a new front panel to make the boltable flap.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/1405200910188888.jpg)

Then started marking up some squares to give the cooler some air, might cut them tomorrow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/philj/Mk2G40/1405200910199999.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: breadman on May 14, 2009, 10:33:16 PM

Nice work Phil, Mk2's are where it's at. 8)
You might as well paint the engine bay, as the engine and box look very nice. Seems a shame to put 'em in a untidy bay.
'Suppose you'll drive it like you stole it once it's all done eh Phil? ;D

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: g40chris on May 16, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

the engine looks beautiful

i would deffo paint the bay myself, but its up to you really, if you wanna drive it that much then go for it. progress looks good as well

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: vwmk3jon on May 17, 2009, 04:09:12 PM

So thats why my cars taking so long!

Title: Re: Mk2 G40 build
Post by: lance on May 27, 2009, 05:15:16 PM

lookin good, i loved my coupe s bought mine for £70 and sold the number plate for £500 lol.

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