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  • My new 2 door swallowtail.

    Well I'm slowing down on my 4 door project....it's winter (well almost) and my work space is COLD so I bought the yellow 2 door that was also on ebay. Alistair threw in lots of bits and pieces and topped it off by throwing in a Weber. What a guy. This car goes a lot harder than I remember my '77 did when it was new so maybe it's had something done to it already.
    While I was there I also bought a 1.8 twin cam, minus 1 cam so that will turn into another project as if I needed one.
    Also had the pleasure of meeting forum member H J Simpson who was there further depleting Alistairs stocks.
    Brian

  • #2
    Go Tassie hahah!!

    You mean the yellow 2 door with the superlites on it? if so, awesome buy
    Get pics up asap
    <space for rent>

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    • #3
      That's the one. Toff took a stack of pics yesterday as he wanted them before I raise the suspension a couple of inches. Has to be done as it's quite nervewracking dodging anything higher than an inch. Alistair was going to raise it an inch himself. Also, although it's hard to believe, the dash is completely unmarked...what a bonus!

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      • #4
        you can thank me for the dash haha!!! Used to be my old car, it's honestly awesome driving it around as low as it is, but it does get a bit limiting at times, especially when speed humps are involved!

        Hope you like it mate, it's a ripper of a car!
        1979 Mk1 Golf GTi
        1994 Mk3 Golf VR6

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Toff View Post
          That's the one. Toff took a stack of pics yesterday as he wanted them before I raise the suspension a couple of inches. Has to be done as it's quite nervewracking dodging anything higher than an inch. Alistair was going to raise it an inch himself. Also, although it's hard to believe, the dash is completely unmarked...what a bonus!
          What size are the tyres? they do look pretty low profile, and on 13's!! can imagine it hits everything !
          <space for rent>

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          • #6
            Nice, mate. Throw some pics up!

            APR Tuned | KW Suspension | INA Engineering | Mocal Oil Control |
            Website: http://www.tprengineering.com
            Email: chris@tprengineering.com

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            • #7
              Post the pics or


              - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
              - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
              - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
              - 88 Honda crx b18cr

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              • #8
                Toff here. Tyres are 175/50r13 all round, Alistair had another brand new set in his garage but unfortunately they'd been pre-sold. Bugger. Wheels are 13x6 front, 13x8 rear. Ideally they'd be changed to 13x7 all round, but unless we can sell these for a decent price they'll be staying where they are for now.

                Less talk, more pics:







                This happened backing it into my garage, there's a bit of an incline before it goes flat inside, car decided to lift itself..



                RX7 playing nice with the new kid.

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                • #9
                  I love it !!

                  I just reckon you need something to fill in those guards. Regardless, it looks fantastic !
                  - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
                  - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
                  - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
                  - 88 Honda crx b18cr

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                  • #10
                    Looks good mate.

                    I'm hearing you on the 13x7 all round front. That would look nicer I think.

                    APR Tuned | KW Suspension | INA Engineering | Mocal Oil Control |
                    Website: http://www.tprengineering.com
                    Email: chris@tprengineering.com

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                    • #11
                      Great buy, not sure about the colour.

                      Check out the difference between lowered on 13's and standard on 15's. Looks so much better when it sits down low.



                      Can't wait to get mine registered so I can lower it.
                      1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
                      1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
                      1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
                      2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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                      • #12
                        Dude! What a great little bus! If I had know it were for sale.. Ps. Check your pm's... I have an idea
                        2012 Ford Focus - Panther Black

                        Previous - 1977 VW Golf GLS - 2E (beige beast)
                        Previous - 1976 VW Golf Ls (flipper blue)

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                        • #13


                          He he
                          Those Superlites are the bomb, its a pity the 7's have a flat dish, and not a stepped one like the 8's. otherwise you could put 7's on the front.

                          A company is SA i think it is, sells them rather cheap, think i got quoted $890 for 4x 13x8's . pretty good value.
                          <space for rent>

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by GRN_VAGN View Post


                            He he
                            Those Superlites are the bomb, its a pity the 7's have a flat dish, and not a stepped one like the 8's. otherwise you could put 7's on the front.

                            A company is SA i think it is, sells them rather cheap, think i got quoted $890 for 4x 13x8's . pretty good value.
                            Dude you can get em here that cheap without a problem. Pm me if u ever want some
                            2012 Ford Focus - Panther Black

                            Previous - 1977 VW Golf GLS - 2E (beige beast)
                            Previous - 1976 VW Golf Ls (flipper blue)

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                            • #15
                              Love the car! Love the shot into the garage to
                              85' MKII GOLF GTI - GTI 85T - First cruise was 4000km in 2.5 days. It's Evolving!

                              06' MkV JETTA TDI - Stock To Shock

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