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Does anybody know how to get around the piccy limit of 1024 ? I'm up to 954 already and it wont let me post any further pics ?? Cheers Mark

Well it's been a couple of weeks since I last updated the thread so here are a few more pics for people who are following this thread.. Not really done much regarding the fitment of the front subframe, just getting the car ready for the media blasting.. As you can see from this picture, the floor has never had any weilding, which I am pleased to say....

Yeh I'll be doing my best.... I'm going to put the gearbox in for blasting this week, I'm just doing little bits each week, until I can get the shell in for a full blasting, then I think the fun will really start

I've set myself a target of 12 months, but trying hard to get it finished over the summer months of 2009... But then it all comes down to money and if I have enough spare lol

Well as promised here are the latest update pics.. Got the front sub frame back from the media blaster yesterday and given it it's first coat of paint, although the car certainly isn't ready for the sub frame yet, I've given it a quick coat of hammerite just to stop it rusting... I think it's come up quite well to be honest... Just back from the blaster Just one coat of hammerite to stop it rusting.... Unfortunately with the weather being bad, I'll not be able to do much else on the car this weekend, but will update on anything I can get my hands on

Cheers Big Fella, I know I too don't have a bottomless pit, so I will need to keep an eye on costs... I actually get married in 3 weeks time, so the missus is already bending my ear about spending too much time in the garage as it is lol Although I might add, she's already said she'd like the car once it's finished.... Yeh right as if

I work Monday to Friday though and my garage doesn't have an electrical supply, so it's going to be a tough project I know, but one which will certainly bring satisfaction... I've put the front subframe in for media blasting and due to pick it up this Friday, will post pictures of what it looks like... I've also had a quote on media blasting the whole shell (using baking soda) baking soda provides a much better finish and isn't as harsh on the bodywork), I've had a quote of £400, which given it'd probably take me a few hundred hours to rub down myself, sounds like a wise investment at £400..

HGF is indeed Head Gasket Failure.... Not a good thing to be suffering with, however from what I've read it's an unusual incident with VW's.........

Well after years of debating, I've decided upon taking on the task of fitting a VR6 lump in a mk1 GTI, 1986.... I paid just £400 for the car even though it was a runner with 12 months MOT and 1 months Tax, however once I'de drove it home (about 15 miles from where I'd bought it) it became very clear it had HGF...... The bodywork is in quite good condition and underneath the car is solid as ever.... After prowling Ebay for a replacement engine, I came across a V6 out of a freshly smashed up Golf VR6, had done 117k full history and came with box, ECU and all looms, etc etc and all for £250...