912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Engine dropped off and delivered to my engine man...Surprisingly light and moveable fully assembled.

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Tear down has begun, head work and some upgrades to come (new exhaust :shock: )...Though at this stage I am keen to keep it 1.6 and simple. There are other cars in the garage that can "press on"

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Whilst engine is out, taking advantage of cleaning up engine bay...Sympathetic scrub and clean, repaint and tidy up the electric connectors and wiring harness...

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1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Trying to balance the dirty projects with some fun upgrades...Decided to remake the dash trim in wood. Cabinet maker friend donated some mahogany veener. A sharp knife, steady hand and some sealer later it looks convincing...

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Steamed and formed an ignition Bevel piece...Subtle, but looks more finished

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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Awesome stuff Chris
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Yes, what Slothey ^^ said
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Floor repair in place

Tack...
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Bead...
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Seal...
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1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Topcoat...
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Underseal and topcoat underside
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Also took the opportunity to give the rear arches a clean up. Reseal and a fresh topcoat...Clean!

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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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The eagle eye amongst you may have noticed afew anchor points added. I decided to update the seat belts and fit inertia reel systems. The original mounts and belts are fixed, the fronts are 3-point, but the shoulder belt has always been in an annoying position and the lap belt is more rib-cage containment :shock:

After some research and measuring I went ahead, drilled and reinforced new mounting points for the inertia reel belts.

Fixing plates...
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Sill plates for lap belt...
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Tunnel bracket and backing plate...
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B-pillar reinforcement and nut plate...
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Reel mount on inner arch, reinforced plate welded on both sides...
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Rear fixed lapbelt mounts also added...
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Everything painted, "fitted and tested"
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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Good to see critical welds left 'fat' instead of ground to oblivion.
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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Why not 1.72l pistons? Free HP at no additional cost.

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Good stuff Chris....
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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Dynamat...

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1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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Cut and shut roof rack...

...YOU WILL FIT !!

Bought this afew years ago (for a Beetle), but only got around to assembly. Originally It sits too high, and it was too long...Afew choice cuts later it sits a lot lower and neater. Will tack in place with inserted thread bar for strength and then remove for final welding.

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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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I most of lost track of your cars? I thought your 964 was a different colour?

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Re: 912 - Sympathetic refresh

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What colour did you think it was Neil ?

Probably trick of the light...It’s still Velvet Red and remains the hardest colour to translate through an I-phone
neilbardsley wrote:Why not 1.72l pistons? Free HP at no additional cost.

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In my experience, extra anything comes at a price. Where do I get these 1.72l free pistons ?
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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U

“It’s not where you’re from, it's where you’re at”
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