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You chopped the springs while they were still on the car? Interesting! This is not recommended, unless you've done a lot of spring chopping,.. Rmad did the front of mine with them on the car.. its a damn fiddly job, but he knew what he was doing so.... I want to do a bit more chopping and the springs will be coming out to do it. |
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Marc
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Jul 26, 2007 17:57:43 GMT
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I love the attitude of this car. Simple and so effective!
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VWDan
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Jul 26, 2007 20:01:09 GMT
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Coolio  Looks like a BIG Jetta!!! |
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If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.
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Lopez
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Jul 26, 2007 20:22:14 GMT
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You chopped the springs while they were still on the car? Interesting! This is not recommended, unless you've done a lot of spring chopping,.. Rmad did the front of mine with them on the car.. its a damn fiddly job, but he knew what he was doing so.... I want to do a bit more chopping and the springs will be coming out to do it. I've chopped out broken springs that had fallen out of the cups but never "working" ones whilst still on the car. |
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Jul 27, 2007 17:12:16 GMT
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It's great to see it in more detail on here after seeing the sneaky peek in this months mag  I love it !!! (oh , and I'd like to say a big thanks to whoever decided to give me the letter of the month prize Can't wait for my Meguiars to arrive  Cheers all ) |
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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gearoil
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Projectless...
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Jul 28, 2007 12:34:53 GMT
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The Classic Fm car sticker must stay. |
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Last Edit: Jul 28, 2007 12:35:09 GMT by gearoil
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coxy
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The 4 Ring Mafia!
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Jul 28, 2007 14:13:23 GMT
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love the ride!! Even got this copy of Fiesta in a drawer somewhere!! Must be about 10 years old now!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Still waiting for part 3!!!!!!
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Macoli
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love the ride!! Even got this copy of Fiesta in a drawer somewhere!! Must be about 10 years old now!! ;D ;D ;D And I was about to say - great car, can I bagsy the scud mags? ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Wanted: mk2 Cavalier front valence
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swamp
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i love it ive always had a soft spot for santanas......my grampy had one when i was a nipper and ive always loved the idea of one sitting on its  !!!!!! good work dude:) |
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wheelwhore
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Well, I'd just like to say thanks for all the commments guys. This project was always going to be a bit tounge in cheek and all about fun. We're certainly having that! It's still being used on a daily basis and, apart from needing a couple of new front tyres, hasn't missed a beat. Oh, the passenger electric window packed up, too. But that's about it. Come see it on the Performance VW stand at Retro Rides on the weekend along with Project Wrong Burgundy (Mk1 Jetta) and the Rat (1976 Mk1 Golf running 2.0-litre 16v on ITBS). Anyway, to the update photos. Now, where were we?   No, wait!  Outside our local VW main dealership where it went down a treat. One of the tech guys remembered working on them back in the day. Memories!   We've got a few other 'little' tricks lined up for it. Will be sure to keep you guys posted. For more check out the latest (September) issue of PVW Magazine or www.wheel-whores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=639&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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archieboy
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Love it! ;D
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Very cool, love the stance!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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wheelwhore
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cheers chaps. does seem to have settled into the perfect nose-down, wedged stance. lady lucky played a major part though |
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Its this kinda thing that got me into retro motoring - the realisation that you could buy something interesting & cheap and with a few simple mods make something that is a real head turner. It always suprises me the reaction I get with my car, even just out and about on a daily basis - i'm sure its similar with the Santana.
I don't know what it is about late 70s/80s VW saloons but for me they just look so right just lowered on a set of nice wide wheels - think its got something to do with the boxy sharp lines & the lack of height in the front wings from the top of the wheel arch to the bonnet line?
Loving the top P.shop by the way ;D
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very cool rare santana |
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 retromods.forumactif.com/"la Française" oldschoolers community my cars: -83' Toyota Celica 1600st -81' Bmw e21 320/6 -81' Talbot Horizon 1,5 -87' Ford Escort mk4 wagon |
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Now that is a stance and a half. Love it.
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Marc
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Awesome ride dude. |
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davej
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Awesome! I love it! I am going out to buy PVW in the morning ;D
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 + 2007 Octavia Vrs estate, 1971 Beetle project, 2004 Shogun Sport |
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Cheers all )
