Alex's GTI Project

**geralis32** · 25-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Hey all its about time that i start posting some pics and get some advise from other drivers
i have a 1983 gti mk1 1.8L
i bought the car as a project so i can do something with my time and learn a few things along the way as well
its 2 door and was originally white

This is how i got it ☝

it had a fare bit of rust and damage done to the car, so first part was to fix body work and re paint
i should mention that many of my family and friends are mechanics so did help

i chose to keep it white and re paint it with the candy white which was seen on a lot of great looking mk5's

car in shop

being painted

it has been painted now but haven't taken any photos,
the only pics i have are of the finished doors and boot

more to come soon

**GoLfMan** · 25-11-2009, 07:16 AM

looking good.

Did you end up getting those engine issues sorted?

**16v_kid** · 25-11-2009, 07:19 AM

looks good dude.

nice to see another GTi in Melbourne.

**EndlessMKI** · 25-11-2009, 07:45 AM

awesome.........nothing like a fresh coat of paint.

**Lima** · 25-11-2009, 08:27 AM

Very pleased to see where this car ended up and that it is being given much love.

**Jarred** · 25-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Very Cool. can't wait for more!

I certainly wish I had a GTI on my P's...

**EndlessMKI** · 25-11-2009, 09:28 AM

noticed that silly indicator has been rounded off too...............nice.

OMG it's even got a sunroff!!!!!....

**velly_16v_cab** · 25-11-2009, 09:41 AM

sweet sweet sweeeeeet!!!!

love it, good luck with the build

**16v_kid** · 25-11-2009, 02:53 PM

by the way, was the car for sale for around $6000?

edit: pretty sure is, from the rust and the owner telling me that he sold it to some guy in Melbourne.

pretty cool dude.