My New Mk1 Cabroliet

[Ironman]

Hey here are some photo's of my new Mk1 Cabroliet.
Project car, Wife suggested a slow project. I disagree!!! But will do it properly and try to do as much of it myself as possible.



This will be my second VW I currently have a MK3 GL which is a beauty!


Anyway hope you enjoy. I know I will....

Ironman

[Gipson]

looks good! what are the plans for it?

[Ironman]

Wanted to go with Candy Apple Red Paint job and Ivory roof. really tidy it up and go with a creamy or Bold White interior. not sure what i Want to do with the engine. Will fully clean and respray engine bay too. Possibly a Weekly Driver/ Show Car. Don't know.... Go get the chrome re-dipped. will start off by pulling off all the guards and having a real look at what I have gotten myself into!!!
And with experience will definatly going with Coil-overs... anyone want to sponsor me for $$$$ lol

[MiKe1_golf]

ooo cool. no clipper kit cabby yum!!

[Glynn.]

alpine white, red roof,interior
on some 14x7.5s
candy is over rated and $$$$

[fung9420]

alpine white, red roof,interior
on some 14x7.5s
candy is over rated and $$$$

haha... im on the same boat... just bought a mk1 carbiolet few days before u.
it runs... but just need a brake booster... leaking....

[madglf3]

Congrats mate, she looks like a good project, nice also to see one without the clipper kit. When will it be making an appearance at the Euro Meets? Should get a car trailer for the Mk3 and be at the next one

[Ironman]

Ok Status update... Car still sitting in my driveway untouched. Ran a Vin Checker on it and this is what it came up with...
Your VIN: WVWZZZ15ZHK005632

Region: Europe [ W ]
Manufacturer: Volkswagen [ V ]
Car Type: Passenger Car (VW) [ W ]
Body Style: Filler character: No meaning [ Z ]
Engine: Filler character: No meaning [ Z ]
Restraint: Filler character: No meaning [ Z ]
Model: 1983-93 Golf Cabriolet [ 15 ]
Year: 1987 [ H ]
Assembly Plant: Karmann, Osnabruck Germany [ K ]
Serial #: 005632

I am in the process of looking for a conversion kit to change it from Auto to Manual. My uncle is going to help me with the interior as he is a professional upholsterer with many many many years in the industry. Still going with the candy apple red paint job. once engine is removed I'll sandblast the engine bay at a shop down the road. Plan on doing most of the paint myself all the prep work. But going to leave the final coat's to a professional. Chris and Angela @ Toowong Milton Body Repairs. I used to take them alot of cars when I was towing, and they look after me so why not look after them. Going to go stretched & spaced BBS rims or something snazzy. Interior is going to still be White, just for that clean look. Still plenty to do. Will probably bring down the Mk3 and Mk1 to the next meet but on the back of a mates tow truck. IF any of you need a towy just call me. 0425 725 611 and Bruce from Brookwater towing will look after you.

[Ironman]

[Ironman]

Low K's rofl....
Could anyone suggest where the best place to get a Manual conversion kit would be? As this is possibly going to be the hardest thing to get done, I'm sure that i'll have many more questions for you.