Citrus Red Mk1 Golf LS

syncro · 13-03-2007, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by XXX-1.8T

Once i get a new bonnet it will be beautiful but for now Raus is good!

Make sure that you get a proper '76 bonnet.

**XXX-1.8T** · 13-03-2007, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by syncro

Make sure that you get a proper '76 bonnet.

Can i ask what the differences are on a 76 bonnet?

I know Swallowtails have differnt bonnets but didnt know 76's were different as well!

syncro · 14-03-2007, 05:47 AM

'76 is a swallowtail.

**XXX-1.8T** · 14-03-2007, 07:51 AM

i thought 75's are Swallowtails.

Mines a 76 but not a Swallowtail.

syncro · 14-03-2007, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by XXX-1.8T

i thought 75's are Swallowtails.

Mines a 76 but not a Swallowtail.

There are no '75s in Australia.

**gldgti** · 15-03-2007, 05:40 PM

nice golf mate, verrrry nice!

i dont think the year is all that important - some 76's are swallowtails, and some arent... ie mollins 2 door isnt, but its also 76.

blackgti1.8 · 15-03-2007, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by XXX-1.8T

Can i ask what the differences are on a 76 bonnet?

I know Swallowtails have differnt bonnets but didnt know 76's were different as well!

Surprised that Phil hasn't answered this - AFAIK, early MkI bonnets didn't
have the leading lip that the later ones had - the front edge was pressed into the bonnet like on the sides. The early ones didn't have that...

(added picture of late model bonnet)

**XXX-1.8T** · 15-03-2007, 09:33 PM

ok thanks but i still dont see the difference between my bonnet and the one you posted they look the same

syncro · 16-03-2007, 05:44 AM

Over the years most cars have had repairs and have had panels replaced. The "swallowtail" panel or bonnet was not available as a replacement for very long. These also had plastic chrome window trims.