RichyGT Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 So as some of you may hav read in my welcome section thread My names Rich and Im studying Motorsport Tech at Derby Uni. I've wanted a gt for ages as a project and then i got offered these two at a bit of a bargain price so i thought i'd have them and do a full rebuild from scratch as my Uni project and also as a learning experience.I got offered 2 gt's that had been scrapped with 3 engines and 2 gearboxes so i decided to have them as my project.The original plan was to repair the white one and rebuild it but after getting some quotes from people at how much it would cost I have decided to strip it completely and use the black shell which I have now in the garageSorry about the pics its not the biggest garage. So my plans are to use parts from the white one and whatever else i need i'll buy. I'm going to strip it back to a shell and respray the car white.Now i know what your thinking but i'll try anything once (well almost anuthing). I rattle canned my polo matt black and that came out white so thought i'd try the proper way on the gt. besides i've got some parts to test on.The polo beastI've had a look a the two engines not in cars with Timi off of here and they look ok so we're going to use these two and over the next year build a couple of forged, td04'd babys for track day use.The third engine and other gear box is in the white one so im gonna have a look at it then put it in this when the body is ready and drive it until the new engine is ready to be dropped in.As i need quite a few bits i thought i'd better get buying so thanks to chris-s13 for all the bits after the late night road trip to wrexham.Quite a bit of shaft play on this so not sure whether it can be repaired or whether i'll just use it to have a look at the insides. Any tips on repairing would be helpful, its also got a hairline crack in the wastegate.I've also got a front bumper, and then a grille, indicators and window motors on the way.Thanks for looking and any tips and guidance will be greatly appreciated,Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I cant wait to see this project develop. It's gonna be mint.Im loving the Polo by the way. I bet it took ages to rattle can it. Looks pretty dam good though.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyGT Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I cant wait to see this project develop. It's gonna be mint.Im loving the Polo by the way. I bet it took ages to rattle can it. Looks pretty dam good though.Bourkeycheers mate, sprayed the polo twice as didnt get it quite right first time. had to strip it right back again, so yeah it did take ages.Will update quite quickly so keep an eye on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 all the very best with your project man!!! this should be well interestin!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyGT Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 So been busy today, now i know im using the black shell i know i can strip the white one down completely for parts so got going today.Like an idiot i didnt check the cars for ecu's and just assumed they wouldnt have one as theyd been stripped of a lot of bits. So I went a bought one and then after 5 minutes work i find it still there ;),Then I carried on stripping the beast down.Started like thisThen got to thisThen thisCouple of shots of the engine in the white oneAnyone need any interior bits let me know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_p Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hey Richy, good luck with the project mate,looks very interesting.cant wait to see more updates ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 looking forward to seeing this progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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