Goodfellas Streetmachine

[Tommy]

Exhaust, bumpers, lights,...

Tommy

[Tommy]

Some work done. Engine room isn't that ready yet, just test fitted the air filter.

Tommy

[jgerock]

Beautiful work! That space saver fits nicely in the well along with your tool rolls. I notice there are (2) - care to share what is in them?

[Tommy]

Sure! In #1 there's basic mechanical tools. #2 has some electrical tools and wire, plugs and socket, tape, zip-ties,...small box of bolts and nuts space for box of fuses (still missing), some fuel hose and clamps. Should be able to do at least something on the road if needed.

Tommy

[Tommy]

Got it running! Reset the "Req fuel"-parameter because the injectors are changed and it purrs great. First dizzy was a tooth off so it didn't start right away but after some troubleshooting - success.

I was also very lucky to find two new Bosch headlights from two different private sellers in Finland :-)

So close to actually drive the thing! It's still full winter here but it's good that I'm in time because we bought a house so some renovating and moving will take its' time during spring.

Tommy

[Tommy]

Few shots outside. Moving on her own for the first time in almost 5 years.

Tommy

[stymee]

Congratulations! She looks absolutely beautiful. Now it's time for you to enjoy her on the road. Speaking of roads, what is all that white stuff on yours?

[Tommy]

Thanks, because of that damn white stuff I'm not gonna enjoy roads in couple of months. You know that summer is short in Finland but good part is that there's not much snow during it.

Tommy

[kris]

Really nice build...color, attention to detail, motor...all top notch stuff. I like the "donut" spare...what are the specs on it?

Kris

[Tommy]

Thanks Kris! About the donut I mentioned a page back

"I zoomed in one of the pics I have of the spacesaver - I think it says 105/70D14"

and I haven't actually checked the size but it's from Audi or VW. Point is that it fits in trunk and it fits over the brakes :-)

Tommy

[Tommy]

Installed hood, plates, wipers, grilles, finished engine bay with stickers and new plug wires. As said in dubois' instructions adjusting hood is one of the most difficult tasks , it took the average 4 hours. Trunk would be ready too but I was delivered too small piece of vinyl to recover both floor boards.

Tommy

[Tommy]

Now that the project is very close to finish I can pull together some numbers. Plan was 10 000 euros and two years. Since it's about same if I finish for autumn or next spring I'd say I'm in target with the timeframe. Finding time from the painter took few months when there wasn't happening much and for the mentioned reason I didn't rush. Moneywise the budget was nearly correct. Sheetmetal took more than planned because I had to get new oem quarter panels which wasn't planned. I thought it over and spent extra 1400e on them. Total was 12 000 euros which came roughly from:

highpressure wash of body 1200

sheetmetal 3200

painting 3000

interior 1100

exhaust 300

brakes 400

wheels 400

Suspension 400

others 2000

The car in beginning state was valued as zero but nevertheless I sold some parts (wheels, bilsteins) which are counted as benefit in the numbers. This is all material apart from painting as all other work was done by myself or free as a favor. Rust proofing stuff was sponsored.

Everything that was done is documented in this blog - meaning old engine, gearbox and differential etc. was not touched internally. I think I worked about 15...20 hours a week as an average. That would total about 2000 hours - I have no idea how correct estimation that is.

I hope this helps somebody planning a project. I will take some shots of the finished product as soon as it's possible to take it out. Here's the trunk as finished.

Tommy

[kris]

Top notch job Tommy. Really impressive level of detail. I think your budget is very reasonable for the level of finish. Can't wait to see the finished pics.

[PatAllen]

Sure! In #1 there's basic mechanical tools. #2 has some electrical tools and wire, plugs and socket, tape, zip-ties,...small box of bolts and nuts space for box of fuses (still missing), some fuel hose and clamps. Should be able to do at least something on the road if needed.

Tommy

shit, i want each one of thoses.

nice, very.

[pureaudio]

Your car is just amazing, congrats on finishing. Your metal working sections were extremely helpful when I was replacing the floor pans on my car. This thread, along with a couple others, should seriously be stickied in this section as the must reads for anyone with an 02.