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09-27-2010, 08:06 PM
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Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
This is a little project I am working on at the moment. I am using a Fujimi Mk5 Golf GTI as the base car for the project, but with a little twist.
I will be transplanting a Mercedes AMG V12 engine and corresponding drive train in the beast. It will have a full rollcage, striped interior and some track day goodies. I have openned the doors (using some photoetch 0.1mm saws, which worked great!!) and I am making a one piece front that will be fully removable. Some pics: Engine is almost done (it is from the Tamiya S600)    Body has doors removed and front 75% clip assembled   The problem I have run into at present is that the floor of the internal tub is the same height as the door openning. I will need to cut it up and drop it to the correct depth   I'm also working on 'racing' up the dash. Some carbon fibre should help. Anyone have tips on how to make a dash mounted fusebox with all the different coloured fuses?  |
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09-28-2010, 02:22 AM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Nice start! I hope that you will build a really good Mergolf!
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09-28-2010, 05:16 AM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Good idea! I like to use coloured pens, like sharpies for small knobs and details
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09-28-2010, 08:59 AM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
I love mash-ups like this. I'm looking forward to seeing this build progress.
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09-28-2010, 12:44 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Thats a really cool idea, look forward to seeing it come together
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09-28-2010, 07:35 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Awesome idea, Cant wait to see what you do with it!!
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09-28-2010, 08:58 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
What about trying to build this one?
 Keep us posted as i love v-dubs.
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
very nice project
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Great idea! I remember years ago some tuner use the base of a Porsche 928 and fitted the shell of a MK I Golf on it, of course with extensive modification, but idea is even crazier!
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10-03-2010, 06:30 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Small update.
I dropped the floor of the interior tub and boxed it in. Will need a fair bit of sanding and primer before she's ready for a cage and some details.  Also decided that a sunroof didn't suit the theme, so that was shaved. Will again need sanding......I hate sanding!!!!!  |
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10-27-2010, 01:40 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Great start to a wild project. I can't wait to see it finished keep us posted
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10-28-2010, 03:18 PM
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Absolutely love the idea - you seem to be well on your way to making a fine model - looking forward to seeing it completed - Very Best of Luck,
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Re: Mercedes V12 + VW Golf GTI = Mercolf?
Looking good, looking forward for the next update.
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