1988 Mk2 GTI

[LR_Zulu22]

So I had one of those moments where you're staring at a newspaper and your like im going to build a project car. So im searching through craigslist and neighborhoods and asking friends if they know anything and surprisingly i found the exact car i was looking for. Its a rolling shell which obviously i was looking for and i got it for $150. But enough about my luck here's some pics, gti shell.jpg
there is one rust spot on it on the drivers side floor about the size of a half dollar i didnt get a pic though.
gti shell2.jpg
it still has the back window which is a big plus.
gti shell3.jpg
i got some cleaning up to do though.
gti shell4.jpg
One more thing i would like to add,I would like some ideas from everyone although i was thinking about my own ideas then i realized my thoughts were a 1/4 of what could possibly be done, and what would be better keeping it fwd or converting to rwd or awd?

[logyt]

Looks like a fun project with some work it could be very cool! Go rwd that would be amazing!

[dumped_es300]

1. Keep it FWD.
2. Shave engine bay
3. Swap VR6
4. Newer VW interior
5. ????
6. Profit.

[LR_Zulu22]

1. do you have something against conversions lol
2.already thought of that haha
3. again thought of that
4. like how new?
5. what?
6.what?

[Miles.]

1) Fwd or Awd
2)Vr6 turbo with shaved bay
3)Black exterior with quad lights
4)Mk2 black recaro interior
5)possibly some rota zeros for a twist?

either way I love a blank canvas build. Subbed.

[cdiddydo]

nice another mk2 gti to follow!

[LR_Zulu22]

Nice, thanks guy ok heres what i was thinking though
1.) 3-10 inch wide body flares (if i can find any)
2.) VRT with shaved bay hidden wires and everything
3.) A rustic orange exterior
4. im kinda new to the car slang scene so if someone has a dictionary for this it would be helpful i do know some slang though
5.) its an idea that probablly isnt going to work but is it possible to put a porsche 911 front bumper on these aka yellowbird
6.) go with quad lights or just the deuces
7.) what does everyone think about rust or sticker bombing the left front fender i dont really like being a "go with the trend kinda guy" but i just wanna know opinions
8.) keep the teardrops or sell them the wheels are kinda chipped but the tires look basically brand new
9.) Go moar low or rally low
10.) anyone going to sowo that is 100% going might see this there depending how much time i put in to this baby a day
11.) dont really like those rota zeros, really aiming for BBS
12.) my decision has been made its going RWD and possibly if i can find someone that knows how to make it RHD i would love that.

Let me know your guys opinion on this change it up a bit for me or not!

[Belvader]

it will be awesome to see a finish product to be made from this.... I wish you luck

[LR_Zulu22]

Thanks guy i cant wait to see it finished either hopefully i find more good than bad surprises along the way!

[MGW]

1. BMW s54 inline 6
2. White exterior
3. Rotiform 3 piece racing wheels (super wide)
4. Recaros, roll cage, and 4 point harnesses
5. RWD
6. Widebody kit
7. Boom.

[LR_Zulu22]

would that inline 6 even fit?

[floatingdino]

would that inline 6 even fit?

firewall notch lol

[LR_Zulu22]

i didnt even think of that lol theres so many ideas goin through my head

[LR_Zulu22]

Alright so no progress last week still have to wait to go pick it up the guy wasnt there when i came and i had a tow dolley for only the front tires an the back were flat so today is what friday? yea okay im supposedly getting help from my redkneck friends hopefully they can pull through its gettin cold and i wanna get some stuff done so i can continue in spring with all the saved up money i have

[LR_Zulu22]

alright well i dont have the shell anymore one of my friends saw it and offered me 300$ so i said why not there's others around here that i can find ill let you guys know