my 1975 B1 LS coupe

[ExtremeGti]

the In dash speaker section was FOOOKED!! so after Clearing the Foam and Adding a bit of Fibre Filler to make it smooth, while sanding, it actually split the dash ( that's how thin it was )

So worked out another way to finish it off. ( Will have to spend the time looking for a better condition dash now.

Pics:







Dash Covered ( must still stick it down properly )


Installed the Dash and test fitted the ItalV steering wheel



SO NOT HAPPY WITH THIS!!!!
And WONT Spend lotsa time on trying to get a Messed up dash right..

[ExtremeGti]

So to match up with my ItalV steering, I ordered these


SHE IS OFF THE RAMPS!!!!!


Got the head and Cam on...

2l El-ring Metal head gasket


Head on.
Torqued to :
* 40nm
* 60nm
* 90deg
( I was told to follow another 90deg but not sure if its needed...) help with advice on this please?


Cam installed ( 276deg for now )
hand tightened Cam Caps. last a 90deg


fetched my 924 porsche seats yesterday....

[ExtremeGti]

924 Porsche Seats ARRIVED!!!!!!
A good friend of mine told me the 924 has lots in common with the B1.
The handbrake, gearbox and some other bits... Beetle bits and even Golf bits...
Its like a Glorified 2E with a Porsche sign on.. hahaha
So these seats are very appropriate for this car.

Plans...
* to recover the Seats ( Including the rears )
* make the Passat Seat sub frame fit these seats..

Pics:


Passat bare sub frame


Trimmed all the UNWANTED bits to make it Sit flush to chair


Want to drill holes into the Tubing in line with the Porsche seats base plates.


Test fitting/Lining up


As you can see, Not flush yet... Still abit of trimming needed


Drilled guide holes thru the tubing ( Still have to correct some more as the bolts are not Straight but the Rails are Perfectly lined )


To support the Seat and to strengthen the THINNED OUT sides of the tube, will have my bud Weld a flat bar across. Like this... ( Sorry for Poor illustration. but you get the idea )

[ExtremeGti]

Used StoneChip on the interior floors, boot and Engine bay


This was when it was Partially complete ( stone chipping engine bay )

[sports racer]

My local VW wrecker has lots of MK1 Golfs. I don't know if he's also got old Passats but next time I'm out there I'll see what he's got. Can't guaranteed a good dash but I'll keep an eye out for you. Kraft cheese is much easier to get.





How about a B3 with 16v?

[ExtremeGti]

OMG!!!!! THAT LOOKS LIKE HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!!!
They all look in pretty good shape..

Ok so my bud has a Wolfsburg Gti wheel at home.. he will send me some pics and i will post up..
Then you can decide if you want it...

[ExtremeGti]

Test fit Seat 1
Like a Glove


both seats fitted. height and everything else is perfect!!!



Also got me this on Bid or buy.
Will surely come in handy

[sports racer]

The Porsche seats look like they were built for this car. What colour are you going to recover them?

[ExtremeGti]

Because i HATE leather ( Especially on hot days ), im going to be doing it in semi leather... something like this


But not sure what colour to do. was thinking black with red stitching, but dont want to kill the oldschool look so thought about Tan but not really sure for now...

[sports racer]

Tan looks fantastic. If I had the money I'd do this.

[ExtremeGti]

That actually look flippin awesome... so maybe we will do that

[ExtremeGti]

Got some more work done..
Rad is installed. Labelled all my wiring. Need to still get last few spares ( belts etc )



also, since im going to be working in PTA/Rustenburg for the month of feb, i fitted everything in its place in interior.
Don't want a bolt, nut or screw missing...






Need to push to get the car running Before end of the month...
will have the driver side sill sprayed and Blended in, and wet sand the entire car down for a final buff and polish.
And also, redo the seats, Carpets, steering wheel and door cards... ( I SO NEED A NEW DASH!!!!! :bang: )

thanks for looking

[sports racer]

You've got a lot of work to do by the end of the month. Good luck and keep us posted.

[sports racer]

How are you going? On track to having it ready for February?

[sports racer]

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