Project Barn Find

I've had this rocco for a few years now, and almost forgot about it after storing it in a barn about 2 and a half years ago. Last week I got the wheels ive wanted for it for ages and have decided the time has come to bring it back to life.

this is exactly how i left it, started up after a few seconds and still runs fine



i tried the new wheels on and I think they fit perfectly. they are 15x8.5 & 9 schmidt TH Lines with Radinox dishes.

next job was to take the body kit off as I think roccos look much better without them, got half of it off so far and pleased with how it looks. there is a large dent in the sill and a bit of rust on the rear aches but nothing too serious





going to get the rest of the kit off tomorrow and see what the other side is like, then i just need to weld the holes up in the body that the kit bolted too, sort the rust bits out and bung it in for an MOT. then its ABF time!

Its about bloody time

siiiiiiiiick! i take it you sold the oz turbos?

Nah they are on the passat still. Thinking about selling it and would let the turbos go with it for the right money though.

Got a bit more done today. Kit is off now and I need to replace the nearside wing, not an issue as I've got a spare anyway. Next job is gonna be washing it, then sorting out the welding it needs

that looks sick Mark, gonna be watching this one.

i'd love a project ;-(.

Nice project

Bout bloody time

New wheels look sweet and plans sound good too

Cool!

totally agree with you about the kit, they look much better without in my opinion and the new wheels look awsome!

look forward to seeing this done and back on the road Mark

I love old Roccos they always remind me of Deloreans. I'll be watching this one

come on mark!!

get going on this one!

Im on my second rocco since i last saw you but hey they are addictive!!

If you want a hand just gimme a shout

WiLL....

looks fully sick with the schmidts! will be keeping a close eye on this. much love for the mk2 roccos

need more photos of the car without the kit on. i keep looking at mine and wondering if i should go the same route, dont really like the bodykits they come with either

got the wheel bearings done and the knackered wing off. tried a schmidt on the front and it needs spacing about 10mm to clear the spring so might have a rethink on them. need to get them mocked up with spacers to see how much arch work i will have. tried the oz turbos on too and they fit reallywell imo.

looks good man, wish i had stuck with mine, although looking at that, there is no way my 9's would have fitted on the back!

keep it up, need some better pictures of this

If you have the higher et ones (33) I think then 9's should be ok.

this is so sick

my heart sank when i saw these pics, i miss that car so much! looks lovely! can i buy the borbets? or the whole car?

Whitegt wrote:

my heart sank when i saw these pics, i miss that car so much! looks lovely! can i buy the borbets? or the whole car?

Steffans you mean?

yes thats the one!