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Post by chromecop on Dec 27, 2013 10:53:58 GMT -5
I've built quite some aircooled VW's over tha last 3-4 years. Now the time has come to build a watercooled one as well. I had this old AMT Rabbit MkI stashed and opened the box to take a look at the parts inside..... "almost untouched" ! Next step...I googled the net and found a site where I could vitually build my Rabbit and went ahead. I also made some extra mods in "paint". This is how I'd like it to look when done: I'll use the "GTI" wheels that came in the box, but unchromed and painted bright "Humbrol" red. Tires are from the box up rear and Tamiya Austin Mini in front. Never been very fond of "billet" Steeringwheels, but in this case I think it suits.... It'll have a scratchbuilt turbo-setup under the hood: I also scratchbuilt the exhaust: ...and a console: The interior's been finished with speakers and neonlights : Unfortunately the hood-decal was ruined, so I'll make a new one: Stay tuned.....
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Post by geezerman35 on Dec 27, 2013 11:50:09 GMT -5
I like that hood decal as is. Looks appropriate.
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Post by ranchwagon on Dec 27, 2013 14:44:03 GMT -5
Cool build!
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Post by harron68 on Dec 27, 2013 21:07:00 GMT -5
Pretty cool and I like the work u put in on the turbo. Luv the Golf/Rabbit.
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Post by wylee on Dec 28, 2013 8:13:12 GMT -5
very cool job
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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 3, 2014 1:54:45 GMT -5
All right! I'll watch!
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Post by chromecop on Jan 6, 2014 12:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by chromecop on Jan 7, 2014 6:09:56 GMT -5
Today I've started putting together the Wheels but managed to make damage to one of the front rims. I fixed it and repainted it and will komplete that Wheel tomorrow. First layer with red paint on the edge of the black GTI-grille: Another Picture of the Engine: Body got clearcoated this morning, with matte finish. However, the hood need some more of that treatment.....
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Post by geezerman35 on Jan 7, 2014 8:31:45 GMT -5
Looks good !!
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 8, 2014 20:13:00 GMT -5
Good work on that turbo set up. Your build is coming together nicely.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 8, 2014 22:36:21 GMT -5
looks great cant wait to see the finished product
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Post by chromecop on Jan 12, 2014 14:07:12 GMT -5
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Post by chromecop on Jan 14, 2014 14:25:16 GMT -5
Not much left to do....put in the windows, mirror and "Wunderbaum" air freshener this evening:
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Post by chromecop on Jan 15, 2014 10:51:27 GMT -5
Almost done with the Engine/Engine-bay. With a Little luck this one wil be finished by tomorrow evening!
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