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Old 09-01-2008, 01:49 PM   #1
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Just a 4 door esky i have been workin on for a little while it has all mk11 struts brakes ect, 2L bored 40, cam, extractors, 5 speed,volkswagon red paint and retrimmed interior.
any way enjoy.

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Old 09-01-2008, 02:36 PM   #2
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put up a picture of the engien

VERY NICE CAR!!!
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Old 09-01-2008, 08:11 PM   #3
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some engine bay pics
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Old 10-01-2008, 12:45 PM   #4
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Awesome Mk1 you have there, very tidy.

What sort of paint is that?
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Old 11-01-2008, 12:37 PM   #5
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it is acryilic the colour is called volkswagon red it also has some red pearl in it.
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Old 11-01-2008, 02:09 PM   #6
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Nice , I like. We dont see enough of these getting around !
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Old 11-01-2008, 05:29 PM   #7
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Awesome car. Gotta love that colour, looks real good on ur esky. Any idea how many horseys she puts out ?? Ever taken her down the 1/4 mile ??
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Old 12-01-2008, 02:31 PM   #8
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i brought a smashed mk11 to get all my parts from for the breaks and motor and the fella said around the 90 hp range
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Old 12-01-2008, 02:37 PM   #9
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I like it. That exhaust looks good. smick paint too. Looks original
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Old 16-01-2008, 06:47 PM   #10
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Car looks excellent, very nice work
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