Original GTI.
Good pickup and worth the wait to get it.
After buying the car 4 months ago Ive decided it's time for a build thread. In doing this ill stay motivated and can post pics up as I complete various stages in this build.
I first saw the GTI in 2012 and the previous owner didn't want to sell it as its his pride and joy. Always looking at mk1s and draining out all my resources and connections, I thought the last resort is to contact the original owner. Unfortunately I was informed that he passed away 2 years ago and that his son inherited the car. Long story short and after many stressful days, money was swapped in exchange for the mk1.
The car has been hidden in a shed for the past 10 years and is pretty original. Its still got the original matching number 1600 cc EG engine. The body is pretty straight and correct for its age, and a really complete interior sweetened the deal. As expected its no show car yet....
The plan for the car is to keep it original as much as possible and fix it up to the best of my ability.
The day we picked it up and brought it back!
There's no time frame set for completion, but the progress will be steady.
Last edited by Tommie; 17-12-2016 at 06:11 PM.
Original GTI.
Good pickup and worth the wait to get it.
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
Nice 85k miles too...Mine has 89k miles
This makes me happy P slots look right at home too.
- Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
- Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
- Brown U.S import 81 cabby
- 88 Honda crx b18cr
Hehe, I had to beat it out of the owner for a while with constant haggling haha. Yours is a lot more complete than what I have, so I think you've done very well. Look forward to updates!
- Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
- Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
- Brown U.S import 81 cabby
- 88 Honda crx b18cr
Last edited by Tommie; 20-12-2016 at 07:15 PM.
The GTi's have pretty thick paint and tend to survive rust better than most standard mk1's, so I'd say yours should be in good nic all round.
What is your method of re-shinning the black plastics?
- Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
- Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
- Brown U.S import 81 cabby
- 88 Honda crx b18cr
Haven't given the bumpers and plastic trims a proper birthday yet... what I've done so far
I washed and dried mine and then used a heat gun with a bit of patience it came out rather nicely. Just be careful as you don't want to give it too much heat and start to burn them. After that I used some plastic and vinyl rejuvenator. This is just temporary and will try a few different techniques in the future.
Also heard people using Peanut butter, WD40, boiled linseed oil, car products and Kiwi black liquid shoe polish.
Let us know how you go.
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