Inherited this one owner 1989 Polo Ranger earlier in the year. At first glance the car was immaculate. I found evidence of minor repair work with the odd bits of flaking laquer here and there and small parking dents along both sides (which is to be expected of a 22 year old car), but all seemed fine and the car drove very well.

I was happy with the car but thought about a modest drop and some wheels, so 50/40 drop and a set of speedlines didn't break the bank. Got the car on the the ramp at work to fit the springs and found what I originaly thought was a bit of surface rust. It wasn't.....the floor was rotten, along with sections of both sills!

After thorough inspection the rest of the car was found to be rust free, so off to my mate whos an old school welder/fabricator to sort it out!

So, with the car lowered, wheels on and floor solid all I needed to do was 'tidy' up the paintwork, sort those small parking dents and flaking laquer....

'Tidying Up' went to a whole new level and the bank was now broken!!!

So £££,s later (our lass is lurking around so can't disclose exact figure) the car is back to full health and looking well.

Cheers.

that is bloody well smart! love the wheel choice and the colour is lovely

The colour is awesome and the wheels suit the colour and height drop perfectly!

Nice to see another Ranger build thread ;D

looks very nice...good to see no silly rat look crap

I'd tap that.

That respray is awesome! Loving the colour

Complements from my father also, he says it looks brand new.

Showroom fresh, looks awesome dude!

That is really really lovely.... Want a breadvan now!

Thanks Guys...

needs the black B pillar trim IMO

I reckon it looks sexy without the black pillar

Nicely done mate, looks lovely and I like rangers without the B pillar trim. Early ones don't come with it. :)

that is super clean! love it!

that respray looks perfect!! i like

i agree with the need for the b pillar trims though.

i just bought a 1989 ranger too seems to be in original order so far as i can tell interested in keeping in touch with people all over never know when spares will be needed

regards to all who are interested phil in somerset

Tastefully done, always nice to see.

I feel your pain, these things always seem to break the budget. Worth the effort though, the cars looking great :)