MK1 Deisel for the Sh#tbox Rally... a build thread.

[sports racer]

Congrats on finishing. Great photos but a bit sad to see you swapped the Golf for a Ford, even if it does have air con.

What are your plans for next year?

[Jack_It]

We were torn, believe me, but Support 12 was so keen and super excited about getting the golf, The engine will be out and restored before next year, I think it was the best choice for the car, we would have hated to have been stuck somewhere 1/2 way home, and instead of a $250 reliable sh*tbox be faced with a $600 freighting fee as well as getting home ourselves.

I don't know yet, I'd like to see the ford moved on to cover costs a bit, If just 'Jack It' gets in again I'll let Dad go with Mum or my little brother, hopefully we get in with some other applications as well, but who knows. Dad is keen on a panel van or a tradie van, and something with more guts than a 1500cc 40yo golf...

I thought a MK2 would be the ideal progression

[sports racer]

MK2 would be too much of an upgrade, way too good for the rally.

[Jack_It]

Good news! The Golf will be doing SBR 2016 - Makay QLD to HOBART!

Not in my hands, but perhaps as a co-driver, I don't know, it was hinted at by the new owner.

BAD News: He blew the radiator this week, and we left the spare in Bad Panda.

I'll keep this updated as best I can

[Jack_It]

Bad Panda lives on too...

[sports racer]

That's great to hear. Good to know that it's still getting love and attention.

Reminder, I still owe you money for the flares. I'll pm you.

Cheers

Paul