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Club G40 => Photos and videos => Topic started by: Snave on October 31, 2013, 12:51:32 pm
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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)
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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)
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looking sweet, what colour is that, is it windsor blue??
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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)
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whoever put the supercharger back together put the bottom pulley on the wrong way round!
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Yes Pete,
Thank for notifying, we already changed it to 5pk-belt conversion in the right place.
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(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?
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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.
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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?
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the guide ill be on the wrong side and the belt may rub on the charger mount.
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thanks guys,
it was already inverted before putting it back in the car
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Where did you get the new rear lights? Id love a set ;)
Liking the colour of the engine bay an its coming along nicely!
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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 ?
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she's finally on wheels and running. ::)
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/IMG_7828_zps0672747c.jpg)[/URL]
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Glad to hear this is back on the road.
Colour looks nice, more pictures required!
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(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/G40_zpsafb9e4ea.jpg.html)
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I really like ur photography! U have a keen eye my friend.
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Paint looks nice.
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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.
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(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/ruisseaucreole_zpsaa41bd2e.jpg.html)
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Looking goood... and love the color!
Love the photos also ;)
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more
(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/polo2_zps6182ff89.jpg.html)
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(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)
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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.
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Lovely colour.
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I like this. Really nice choice of colour, works great.
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Looks awesome! Love the colour, goes really well with the cream interior
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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)
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Nice colour, looks great! Good work!
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(http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae345/SnaveStudio_7/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg) (http://s986.photobucket.com/user/SnaveStudio_7/media/lip01_zps450b90c1.jpg.html)
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Hi Guys ,
A little video of the little G. Location Mauritius somewhere in countryside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEg7Lb3e9s