Henry's Mk2 Polo GT (Not quite a G40!)

[onelegout]

It's not quite a G40, but I thought I'd post a few pics up anyway. Here's my 1987 MK2 breadvan.

Spec:

Mileage: 34,000
Year: 1987
Model: Mk2 'Breadvan'
Originaly: 1043cc 40bhp carb, completely standard. (4-speed)

Engine: 1.3L GT (3F) with custom straight-through exhaust system. (5-speed)
BHP: 81.3BHP (rolling road tested 3 days after completing engine conversion)

Interior mods: Mk3 polo dashboard, spotless original seats/carpet. Custom gaiter.
ICE: The usual, all-alpine system inc dash speakers, 6x9s, sub, etc.
Exterior mods: Arches widened by 2" front, 2.5" rear (cut and welded), both sides and bonnet resprayed. Derby front end.
Suspension: Jackson tuning springs/shocks lowered 60mm all round.
Wheels: 13x7J ATS Classics with 175/50/13 contisports on the front and large profile beasts on the back!








Am I allowed to stay?
- H

[breadman]

Hi and welcome Henry,
Ahh, don't worry about it not being a G40. Mines a mk2 breadvan too!
If I'm totally honest I prefer the original headlamps but other than that I think it looks excellent. The arch work looks to be very nicely done from what I can see. It's good to see a full GT engine and box conversion too, they make for a pretty quick car with excellent reliability and economy.
Very nice car mate, thanks for putting the pics up.
Cheers,
Richard

[dub-disaster]

I quite like the new front end but I can seethat it mite be a bit marmite, who did your arch work for you ? I realy like the engine cover it adds a nice litte touch

[onelegout]

Cheers guys,

Yeah I agree the front end really is a love-or-hate kind of thing! When I first saw it I really wasn't sure, but now I love it!

The arches were done by Jago designs in Chichester. Stu who owns the place is a really nice guy and will give you a great deal and won't finish until it's perfect.

The gearbox is actually an 8p box with a longer 5th so it's a little nicer for motorway driving, but I've gotta adjust it at some point as I can't get 5th at the mo!