Author Topic: G43 NYC bis project (Read 18731 times)

Kowalski · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2014, 09:25:41 PM »

The stripes look good!
Dials are in tune with the car too.

well done!

judson-126 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2014, 11:43:15 PM »

yeah they work, light up & everything

& im not running a radio, chopped it of because i want it as uncluttered as possible, just gonna have an aux lead coming out the centre console with subs in the back door pockets. also picked up a new back panel a while back as the original is dented, so took it into college & welded up any unnesacery holes i didnt want in my lunch breaks

the pros of doing a metal fab & welding course

judson-126 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 29, 2014, 07:27:41 PM »

quite alot of progress made over the last few days, made some new door panels up whilst fitting the earlier window winders, also made up some new abarth style stripes & black & red badges & wheel caps, boot lid wrapped with a 70's black band round the window, gromited the wiper to give it a cleaner uncluttered look & some period pressed plates. also removed the black guttering cover which left no horrors. got a few a/c & bis parts for sale is anyones interested.

markymarc · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:21:19 AM »

Looking good, I love it. Some nice little touches.
Marc

Kowalski · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2014, 05:08:06 PM »

the car looks absolutely fantastic!

Nice sorting of the rear hatch. Given that brilliant solution, I'd consider nice and shiny plastic bumpers...but that's me.

Judson, you mentioned you were looking for different rims. Any news on that front?

judson-126 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:23:45 PM »

i am considering blacking the bumpers but im not sure yet! & i cant make my mind up what wheels i want, have you got some then?
cheers jud

Kowalski · « **Reply #51 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:51:30 PM »

Quote from: judson-126 on March 30, 2014, 06:23:45 PM

i cant make my mind up what wheels i want

give the forum hints:
size?
any particular theme? (UK, Italian make, 80s look, modern look)
budget?

off the top of my head:
- Cromodora CD30 : check the garage section for my car. I think they look good.
- Minilites
- NTM . These are absolutely gorgeous. very light, but expensive. Custom order, they'll even send you a pre made scheme for you to fill up with your measurements (you'll be sure they clear disk calipers when you order).
have a look:
http://www.ntmwheels.com/it-IT/prodotti/ruote-per-auto-da-competizione/componibile-13

mind you, I find absolutely nothing wrong with your Fondmetals...

Kowalski · « **Reply #52 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:52:27 PM »

oh, don't forget to consider steelies...

judson-126 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 30, 2014, 09:38:20 PM »

80s/70s look really & either 12 or 13's, i dont mind if they need a refurb either

judson-126 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 08, 2014, 10:20:44 PM »

few little bits sorted over these last few weeks, ill let the pics do the talking..

finally got lights plumbed in..

ac rear seat backpanel fitted, prefer the ribbed look & attention to detail.. also leather fronts

judson-126 · « **Reply #55 on:** June 08, 2014, 04:37:10 PM »

not been on here in a while.. been playing with a mk2 type 19 golf gti i got given but unfortunately is a 1.8 so insurance would kill me,

with that put on ebay i finally got back to the bis, finished of the repairs & finally got my nos carpet, aircooled centerconsole & leather seats in! was tempted to rip the back seat out but keeping it in as a token flapped down for insurance reasons, the ribbed ac back seat panel looks pretty cool anyway..