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1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS

rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Feb 26, 2007 1:41:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A brief history, 1 owner from new, 36000 miles, fully ziebarted throughout in '78, full documentation, dry stored for 7 years,now, after 3 months of ownership, fully serviced and on the road!! Can't describe how much I enjoy this car, had a couple in the past, really enjoy driving it. A couple of tasteful "mods" to make her mine and a few bodywork bits...watch this space. cheers ;D
	Last Edit: Feb 27, 2009 11:44:36 GMT by rmad EMAIL: rcsimpson66@gmail.com facebook.com/Rob.Simpson.Design

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fastdub Posted a lot Posts: 1,573	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS fastdub @fastdub
	Feb 26, 2007 1:46:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	AAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH seriously stop posting mk1s I'm trying save money
	SPLIT RIMS ARE FOR WINNERS

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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Feb 26, 2007 1:47:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	LOL, you've got some alleycats.........?
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Mark Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,097	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS Mark @mark
	Feb 26, 2007 18:12:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is McGorgeous
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Adam Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,010	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS Adam @locoster
	Feb 26, 2007 18:30:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cant say I'm a fan of the GT hub caps.... but other than that it looks mint!
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dollywobbler Posted hell of a lot Retro Japanese magazine Posts: 6,398	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS dollywobbler @dollywobbler
	Feb 26, 2007 18:46:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Agree about the wheeltrims - not my cup of tea. Drop dead gorgeous example though!
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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Feb 26, 2007 19:19:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks chaps! as for the wheeltrims, they're only temporary, the original steels were a "little" rusty to say the least, maybe sandblast them and get them banded....... Ok, I did say banded!! ( been reading the forums ) theres a local chap who can do them for me...
	Last Edit: Feb 26, 2007 19:21:03 GMT by rangerbob EMAIL: rcsimpson66@gmail.com facebook.com/Rob.Simpson.Design

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AlexGrantUK Part of things Posts: 88	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS AlexGrantUK @krupa
	Feb 26, 2007 20:08:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice!
	My 1991 Polo GT-G40

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racingdave Guest	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LSracingdave @GUEST
	Feb 26, 2007 21:24:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very nice mate, love early water-cooled volkswagens


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berendd Europe why do I need 3 keys for one car? Posts: 1,449	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS berendd @berendd
	Feb 28, 2007 20:53:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice one.... throw some nice retro alloys under it and slightly drop it... bout 4cm's awesome!
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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Feb 28, 2007 22:30:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Suspension already sorted, as for the wheels (why did I sell my classics?) a special set is being "made" at the moment!!.......
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folkert Part of things Posts: 56	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS folkert @folkert
	Feb 28, 2007 22:35:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Why is the engine bay in black?? Bought an allmost similar car as this a '78 vw derby, 39000km 1st owner and absolutely no rust.. It was also red, we stripped it and used it for parts


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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Mar 1, 2007 0:35:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The black is Ziebart, a rubberised coating that was applied in 1978 (got certificates) all the car has been treated to it, sills, bonnet, wings, underneath etc, underneath is gleaming red paint!!! so i'm going to leave it as is to keep it protected....... Don't suppose you have the derby chrome bumpers still?
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jbmg40 Part of things Posts: 26	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS jbmg40 @jbmg40
	Mar 1, 2007 9:07:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The rear derby chrome bumper doesn't fit the polo unfortunately - slightly too narrow


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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Mar 1, 2007 9:48:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers John! a little fabrication may be in order! if I could find any that is!! Your Mk1 is looking very nice mate, will it be on the road soon? all the best....
	Last Edit: Mar 1, 2007 9:50:15 GMT by rangerbob EMAIL: rcsimpson66@gmail.com facebook.com/Rob.Simpson.Design

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leigh Posted a lot Travelin' with Flavin Posts: 4,323	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS leigh @leigh
	Mar 1, 2007 11:26:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Go team! lovely looking little car. Banded steels would look class on the little thing when its battered with The Stick.......lovin' that wooden dash too!
	Last Edit: Mar 1, 2007 11:27:53 GMT by leigh Club Retro Rides Member

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folkert Part of things Posts: 56	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS folkert @folkert
	Mar 1, 2007 14:04:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	rangerbob said: Don't suppose you have the derby chrome bumpers still? Why would you like the derby bumpers? Polo needs polo bumpers...


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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Mar 1, 2007 14:18:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I Like them.........folkert, I'm following your Audi 50 build, Its going to look excellent.......
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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Mar 5, 2007 22:46:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A rare find )
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rangerbob Part of things Mk1 VW Polo LS '78 Posts: 518	1978 VW Mk1 Polo LS rangerbob @rangerbob
	Feb 26, 2009 22:31:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow, took me some time to find this thread, just a little update, put on some refurbed rims to restore lacking "mojo" and yes, it will be beaten with a 60/40 stick in the next few days!!
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