1979 GLS.. 1272cc Carburetor Turbo Project

[Meltkamp]

damn that looks good. I really like the fuchs. I was thinking bout running them on my rocco.

[chopperoli]

NOS Scirocco LS Headlights and grill by Winstang, on Flickr

Oof they are nice, are they the proper RHD lights for driving in the UK?

[IronTrap]

Lights look good! I personally dug your other wheels more than the fuchs.. not sold on them from those pics. Either way looking good

[VWinston]

Cheers Chopperoli sadly (ish) they are left hooker TV's but Im hoping to be getting some RHD ones soon

The fuchs didn't match the picture I had in my head of how they would look but I wouldn't have know unless I tryed.. The ideas kinda gone in the bin.

[d-bot]

Super fresh Winston.

[VWinston]

Cheers Mr Bot! As you have seen on my edition38 build thread things have gone a little crazy since the last update.

[Meltkamp]

updates?

[VWinston]

The underside is half in primer awaiting repairs. Ive been abit side tracked with my Mk1 Golf thats lending the engine and running gear.

Ive sourced some NOS early bumpers and early indicators. thanks to Mr brown!

I now need to find a full set of end caps and a pair of early wings.

Random picture.. Original floor pans


Original floor pans by Winstang, on Flickr

[VWinston]

Ive not updated this thread for ages but tbh not that much has gone on. Lots of buying wheels and changing my mind. My NoS parts collection is growing.

Ive removed the raintray and the scirocco brake bar strengtening plate (that was a slag to remove). I used a mixture of grinder, power file, heat gun and chizzels. made abit of mess of it.

Before


Empty engine bay by Winstang, on Flickr

After


Raintray be gone! by Winstang, on Flickr

On removing the sounddeadening in the raintray I found some nasty rot but I have managed to source a solid rain try section from a member of the scirocco regester to repair it.


Raintray rust by Winstang, on Flickr

Plenty of goodies in the pipe line. I swapped these with my mate Nick lastnight for the spare Mad'ins from the Golf. new trumpets and a stealth linkage is the plan.


Bring on the trumpets by Winstang, on Flickr

Quick picture of some of the hoardings


Goodies by Winstang, on Flickr

[VWinston]

New Dbilas inlet manifold. its much shorter than the old one which means longer ram pipes :wub:



Fitted to the carbs. ready for the engine bay mock up.then I will strip the carbs for a rebuild.



Early Aluminium sill covers imported from the states. Im very tempted to polish these up.



Last but not least. megajolt ignition. this means I can bin the dizzy and hide all the gubbins

[VWinston]

Ive started doing some bits on the engine now while I wait for the welding to be done. Had quite a few good ideas about how to hide things. I made a mini dip stick last night. :lol:

I have been enquiring with several companies about 14" step up dishes and barrels for the 13" Mad'ins. I had a play in potatoshop this afternoon to see if they would work. It doesn't look any different to most people but its made such a difference. :wub:


14" step up dish shop by Winstang, on Flickr

Thats it for now! Ive missed out quite a few boring bits. Alot of working going on behind the scenes.

[Road Boss]

I can't wait to see more.

[mellbergVWfan]

Dangs, good progress. Following.

[Jacob Matthew]

The step up lips really did make a huge change! This build is so awesome.

[zrocco]

Cain't wait to see whats next.... keep up the good work dude, the car looks beutiful!!!

[VWinston]

Thanks guys

small update

After 2 years of searching 4 turn up in the past month, madness!! Ive got another motorsport cover in the post


Sorg Motorsport by Winstang, on Flickr

and in other news.


unwanted metal by Winstang, on Flickr
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[d-bot]

Chop chop chop

[Meltkamp]

keep at it! send some of those nos bits over here!

[VWinston]

Cheers guys.. I never thought I would fall for the whole NoS parts thing.. How wrong was I.

I bought myself some trumpets with my Christmas money. Its the 3rd set I have bought. pretty happy with these now. Although I would like longer ones tbh.



The other cover finally turned up


VW Motorsport Camcover by Winstang, on Flickr

[roccodingo]

Looking good there Winston. Yeah, the NOS disease is definately hard to shake mate

[VWinston]

Cheers Grant

Do you have an up to date build thread for your cars?

[Grig85]

damn dude! thats soo nice!

[VWinston]

damn dude! thats soo nice!

Cheers man! This post is for you to say sorry after my BBS indecisiveness. hope you like them dude!

A present has arrived from France


Step up 04 by Winstang, on Flickr


Step up 03 by Winstang, on Flickr


Step up 05 by Winstang, on Flickr

Just over a 2 week turn around for custom dishes and barrels. I was shocked when they turned up so quick.

No more goodies for me now. I am straight up broke.

[VWinston]

The day of mocking came last Sunday.

I used a bare head, bare block and gutted gearbox that could be lifted in to the engine bay. It is still heavy but one person can move it with abit of effort. It took two of us to get it in big shout to my mate Nic. I have done this so Arun can make me some new engine mounts so we can get the engine raised, tilted and moved forward in a bid to get the bonnet closed.

It started as this pile of junk.



Then I lost an hour of my life sharing at it haha.











I wanted a blank making for my dizzy. The blanks cost a bomb on ebay and are just a lump of metal. I thought we could make one using the old dizzy. Arun got my old gutted dizzy on his lath to make it flat, welded up the hole and then back on the lath to finsh. I love the details and how its turned out. Still has a part number and everything. Stern work lad!! :wub:



I am going to have real trouble hiding stuff. the engine is so small you can see it from all angles. I love a challenge.........

[d-bot]

Haha, I see why you shared the mock up! U must be over the hill at this, it's a quite lovely start!

[polov8]

What kind of power output are you hoping for? Those little finger rocker engines like to rev their tits off!

[mellbergVWfan]

Just went through the old posts again and I didn't see which suspension you are running.

Also any more details on the current engine setup?

[VWinston]

Haha, I see why you shared the mock up! U must be over the hill at this, it's a quite lovely start!

I couldn't resist

What kind of power output are you hoping for? Those little finger rocker engines like to rev their tits off!

I am hoping for a around 90-100bhp. To get more would require a lot of money putting into the head and valves.

Just went through the old posts again and I didn't see which suspension you are running.

Also any more details on the current engine setup?

Polo 2 Coupe S HK engine
Newman 284* Camshaft
Custom Vernier Pully
VW Motorsport Inlet
VW Motorsport Rocker cover
Weber 40 Throttle bodies
Megasquirt Standalone
4 Branch S/S Manifold

I was running AVO coilovers when it was on the road. Im now replacing the fronts with modified short bodied buddy club coilovers.

Cheers guys

[type1xperience]

This is a rockin' Rocco!

[IronTrap]

good work dude. Will it be on the road for edition this year?

[planksta]

Love this shot, sits wonderful! love the build

[rabbitnothopper]

hey you brit folks are having a ball of a good time over there

love the work you've put into your rocco!

[Road Boss]

I love your valve cover.

[VWinston]

Cheers guys

I don't think I will be showing it until 2014 but who knows I might win the lottery!

Heres a few pics to keep the thread alive.


Outer sill stamp by Winstang, on Flickr


Floor pan stamp by Winstang, on Flickr


Dickhead tyres for 8J of WIN by Winstang, on Flickr

[Mk1Madness]

This build is amazing.