Is It Possible To Build My Own Clio?

[Saner]

I can't afford to buy a valver, and then make it track worthy. So I was wondering if it would be possible to buy a Mk1 Ph1 1.2 non runner, with a good body, put in a willy track, do all the brakes, suspension, gearbox etc myself and then drop in the engine of my choice.

Or is it not that easy!

 

[dannyboy]

mate can be done, how handy are you with a set of tools? but for all the time and effort, would it not be worth saving up, and buying one?

 

[u33db]

I can't afford to buy a valver, and then make it track worthy. So I was wondering if it would be possible to buy a Mk1 Ph1 1.2 non runner, with a good body, put in a willy track, do all the brakes, suspension, gearbox etc myself and then drop in the engine of my choice.

Or is it not that easy!

Stumbling point is the rear track...its wider on a williams/16v so without welding on 16v rear arches you're going to miss that...probably not that bit an issue TBH. Aside from that its all do-able but you'll still be cheaper buying the real deal...unless you're going to repalce everything anyway.

 

[Saner]

Well this is the crunch point, i was going to replace brakes, suspension and do some serious work to the engine anyway. I also be stripping out the interior and have no need for that!

 

[u33db]

I'd say go for it in that case.

Tempted to do the same with the clio i have now TBH...it's always in the back of my mind it'll basically be worthless (sub 500quid) if i was trying to sell so beginning to think i may as well mess with it...

 

[Mondial172]

205 GTi for £500! Sorted

 

[LSmith89]

why dont u a buy non running valver? Then stick a new engine etc in that would be a bit of a more sensible option if u ask me.

 

[davebem]

205 GTi for £500! Sorted

You can pick up high mileage valvers for £500, probably a lot less work to fix one up than build your own.