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04-15-2026,
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EdwardB’s Mk5 30th Anniversary Build. Another Wiring Update
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Paul, great work as usual. I bet you can sit on that glovebox door and not exceed the strength of those hinges. Just kidding. Ralph
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04-15-2026,
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I agree. It is both tax fraud and insurance fraud. In a recent accident by a Vette owner here in Colorado with a Montana registered car, the...
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04-15-2026,
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I used the Tubular upper radiator piping. It was designed for the MK4, but also fits the MK5 easily. I see on the Forum that others have used it...
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04-14-2026,
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I explored ways to attach the radiator at the top, and just decided as tight as things were without the upper bolts, I can't see it moving anywhere. ...
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I just flipped mine to the forward position and it still overlaps some. I understand some engines are shorter than others, and that makes some...
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Might want to enlarge the openings a little for engine movement. Passenger side looks really close to the rear edge. Ralph
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Same here, I cut two holes in my ceiling, one for the roll bar and one for the windshield and I could do it. When I posted this years ago someone...
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04-03-2026,
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Paul, it appears you leave your ignition switch to be hooked up last after you have everything else installed in the dash. The heavy wiring with it...
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And, then there is the bronze gear debate. Which may be like what is the best oil to use? Ralph
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Built a 3.1 roadster, then built a HR 35 pickup. MK 4, FFR #9866.
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Loveland, CO
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obviously cars.
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Retired from 35 years as Landman in the oil and gas industry.
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