97' Polo Open-Air Project

Haha Jonny, you gonna get me an MOT on a Sunday like? Lmao

Jonny is some boy mind! Won't even need to ve within 10 miles of the test centre

pandapolo wrote:

Looking more like a car every day

Christ! When was the last time it had it's face on?! Lol

I know! Haha!

Front end fully fitted up



Also managed to get a fair bit of other stuff done today too as my brother gave me a hand including;

Open air roof fitted!!!

Doors fully fitted up and lined up
Window rubbers cleaned and fitted
Mirrors on
Door rubbers cleaned and fitted
Boot rubber cleaned and fitted
Boot lid fitted and lined up properly
Boot handle and locks fitted
Central locking solenoid fitted
Boot lifters fitted
Rear pressed plate fitted
Scirocco shark fin aerial fitted

Jobs for tomorrow;

Fit boot wiring
Fit rear bumper using custom brackets.
Have windows fitted
Fit open air spoiler
Fit zender rear spoiler
Get the bloody thing fired up and given a once over ready for MOT

Suppose I'll have to fit a front plate too?

Windows are most important and then front plate for mot! Can't wait tO come over tomorrow.

And i can see a glimmer of red on that front bonnet open pic

Haha yeah you can, only just noticed that, can't wait to get it out in the sun!

Been let down by my usual window guy, anyone got any good window fitting contacts?

Windows done just need to do the bumper, finish off the bonnet pins and fit the spoiler and we're all done... Then the interior, but that shouldn't be too hard!

Nice mate, so how long until exterior is all done and u can mooch about in it then?

This weekend hopefully?

She runs, for the first time in approx 6 months and she has glass few bits and pieces to sort before MOT time, but she's pretty close!!

Nice! Im up for photographing the bad boy too if u fancy it.

Yeah, be in about 3 weeks time, coz i've got to move house, then finish off the interior etc.

George is going to give it a nice clean too

I sure am!

im gutted that I actually got it outside and there was no sun

No sun means no sparkle but today would be perfect for show boating lol

Yeah, it needs a good wash too, it's filthy!

I'm going for a spin in a SL63 AMG Biturbo with the roof down! 10 miles to the gallon :O

Updates from Sat,

With the help of my mate Dale, we got the car ready for an MOT.
Washer jets were fitted (From a Renault Traffic Van) to the wiper arms, as i've smoothed them out of the bonnet.
Bonnet pins were adjusted and secured.
Wiring and other bits and pieces was ran into the boot (bit of a fanny on, there's not much room)
Back bumper was fitted and the modified brackets drilled and secured properly.
Interior door handles were broken, so they were replaced.
Open air front spoiler was fitted
Front plate fitted on stealth tilting bracket so its easily removable "for shows" lol
Front bumper grilles put in

General nut & bolt check to ensure it'll pass.

You can kinda see the pearl / metallic popping a bit more on this photo on the top edge of the bumper when the light hits it.






Only need to fit my plate lights, sort out various other bulbs and fit the TT fuel flap (It's been painted body colour) and it'll pass an MOT. then I can put the other bling bits on it, like the carbon bits and pieces and the clear headlights etc.

MOT today, I hope he listens to me and doesn't put it on the brake rollers, as it'll catch my bumper and probably do my wings in.

Failed ah well, at least there's only 2 pages of things to fix, could've been worse haha

Lol! From what you said on the phone the tester is the grim reaper loved killing cars

There is a rumour going round the only reason you failed was because of "lack of pink wheels" ;p

Haha, yeah, I reckon I can have it sorted in a day

Few cable ties and some WD40