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I'm doing another project, a '69 VW 1600TLe Fastback, in which I'm also replacing the D-jet with megasquirt. Should be such an improvement! Cool project.D-Jet ECU vs Microsquirt
I like the idea
Note on 145 rear pop out windows. The drip rails curve down and last time I checked I wasn?t able to find replacement gaskets for them windows. It been on a back burner for years to add those to one of my 245s. Never dove into the gaskets
There was a thread on here where some guy made gaskets but none of the images worked so who knows if it was done right
So I'm thinking about turning this thing into a 164 wagon, or a 165. They've been done before and I happen to have a 240 wagon that I'm having a hard time getting a tag for.
Here's the 240
The 164 looks better than it actually is. It need basically every panel replaced as well as lots of structural components
The 245 isn't bad and I got it super cheap. The body is solid, and it would be perfect for this build.
Here's some examples to 165s that have been build. The green one is 1 of 1 that Volvo built
Here is one mid body work. Gives you some idea of whats involved.
Tentative build layout could be:
White paint all around
164/140 door trim panels in red
164 front seats 240 back seat recovered in red leather
Red carpet
164 dash with GT gauge set up
Early doors with vent windows and early exterior handles. Roll up windows and factory
Early 245/145 taillights
Early 245/145 liftgate
Accessory 145 roof rack
*this car has all that
145 Quarter glasses with pop out windows
Drivetrain:
Full 240 coilover suspension
Work Equip 05 wheels
24v whiteblock Engine, Turbo'd
Manual trans T5 or Tremec TKX
Thoughts?
I wanna say last time I discussed doing a 165 someone mentioned the front wheel arches are several inches further forward? If true what is your plan to address that?
If only you lived on this side of the county, I'd say pull this front end instead of your car apart. Although with the NOS bits you have maybe both will survive
I've always liked the 164. To me a very classic look to them. Like an old MB or Bentley. Heck, I added a 164 to my store before a 240.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/130889...m=2be133f0&ref=shop_home_active_7&pro=1&frs=1
The 1800E has made its first kill.