mk2 conversion :)

[ZS]

Originally Posted by Witnes$

Would it not be cheaper just to buy a MK2?

Depends how much you pay for the parts....

Having done both in my case the MK1 converted would have been cheaper. And actually was a more sturdy well built car (MK1 build quality with mk2 looks)

[Witnes$]

Originally Posted by ZS

Depends how much you pay for the parts....

Having done both in my case the MK1 converted would have been cheaper. And actually was a more sturdy well built car (MK1 build quality with mk2 looks)

See what your saying but you can pick up a decent (looking cars on the web that is) one for £1500. Treat tank, arch liners etc swap the nice bits from the original Mk1 over and can all be done at home no specialist spraying. Sell Mk1 for worst case £500? I personally think that must a more cost effective and hassle free option.

[ZS]

Originally Posted by Witnes$

See what your saying but you can pick up a decent (looking cars on the web that is) one for £1500. Treat tank, arch liners etc swap the nice bits from the original Mk1 over and can all be done at home no specialist spraying. Sell Mk1 for worst case £500? I personally think that must a more cost effective and hassle free option.

Chances are the MK2 won't have the cam belts done... but the MK1 probably would have...

I don't know, but sometimes its better the devil you know, as I have found out a few times...

I can see what you are saying, but I can also see the other side of the argument. End of the day each to their own. - I know Paul loves that particular car and the sense of achievement he will have after building it into a MK2 himself (on the outside at least) is worth more to him than any extra money spent to get it to that state

I guess some people get more attached to a particular car than others

[paulzs180]

But where would the fun be in that! Lol

[MG 53 ZED]

Originally Posted by paulzs180

But where would the fun be in that! Lol

Very true. I know from my point of view i did my conversion because i like the look of the mk2 but it would be difficult to find a mk2 TD with the same specs that i have on my mk1. I have already done alot of work on my mk1 so i know the condition she is in and obviously now have some history with the car, plus the mk1 is better built than the mk2 so i have the best of both worlds.

[Witnes$]

Originally Posted by ZS

Chances are the MK2 won't have the cam belts done... but the MK1 probably would have...

I don't know, but sometimes its better the devil you know, as I have found out a few times...

I can see what you are saying, but I can also see the other side of the argument. End of the day each to their own. - I know Paul loves that particular car and the sense of achievement he will have after building it into a MK2 himself (on the outside at least) is worth more to him than any extra money spent to get it to that state

I guess some people get more attached to a particular car than others

Mk1s would be looking for a 2nd belt service about now, mines on the rodeo but got a spare engine. Guess its 6 and 2 3s on how you feel about the car. Personally I'd rather fettle a Mk2 than completely overhaul a mk1.

Either way Im sure it will be to the OPs taste and of course a lot fun along the way.

[paulzs180]

I now have all the bits at home for this, bootlid rear bumper and door trims were delivered yesterday. Gonna get a load of photo's after work and start a thread in members cars/projects section to keep a diary of all my progress and as for belts change mine were done just about 1k ago

[stamford]

I would admit I would do the same to my mk1 and convert to mk2, better the devil you know I say. After 8 years service I think I know it very well and considering what I paid for it back then spending a bit more wouldn't make any difference.