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New Alpine White MK1 Owner :)

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Afternoon everyone! My name is santi and I signed up as a paying mk1 owners club member a few days ago so thought I'd introduce myself. Last weekend I went and picked up my first MK1 Golf GTI in the quite rare, Alpine White colour, a personal favourite! The two and half hour journey back was a joy and I can't wait to use her in the summer! Anyway here's some photos and I will start a build thread up soon when I get time.  Hope you all like them. Cheers :)







 

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Welcome, car looks great, rare to see one in such good condition completely stock.... You must be well chuffed!!

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Looks great and it's my fav colour too 👍

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Hi Santi

Many thanks for paying up to become a member. Don't forget to check out the members lounge for all of the discounts that you're entitled to  :thumbs:

Nice looking MK1. Does it need any work or simply enjoying?

Andy

LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/

1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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Firstly a very warm welcome to the Club! 
And a fully paid Member right off the bat, good for you Santi.  :thumbs:

I for one would love to see a lot more photos of this MK1 and I'm sure many other Members would as well. 

If it's really as good as it looks in these shots your going to make a fair few people jealous, including me!  :$  :lol:

What are your plans for this little cracking Mk1?
Please do tell me to keep it original!   O_o

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Mike

There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!        
  
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Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!

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She's getting a wide bodykit, 22 inch wheels, bad boy bonnet and two 20 inch subs in the back……………………………………………….. Hahaha just kidding! :PMy plan is not to change the look of her, yet! Shes not perfect, but she isnt far off. She's been barn stored for 15 years so with any car that sits for that long she has some small issues to resolve. I want to get everything running as sweet as possible and then I may start thinking about a slight drop with some different wheels, but i'm loving the standard look at the moment so we'll see about that.


Thanks for warm welcome so far :)

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Hi nice to see another white GTI, just needs the correct side strips, the black ones down the side look too small. unless my eyes are playing up lol

Regards Volkswarren

X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) :thumbs: & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only)  or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider  Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY

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Santiago said

She's getting a wide bodykit, 22 inch wheels, bad boy bonnet and two 20 inch subs in the back……………………………………………….. Hahaha just kidding! :PMy plan is not to change the look of her, yet! Shes not perfect, but she isnt far off. She's been barn stored for 15 years so with any car that sits for that long she has some small issues to resolve. I want to get everything running as sweet as possible and then I may start thinking about a slight drop with some different wheels, but i'm loving the standard look at the moment so we'll see about that.


Thanks for warm welcome so far :)

I nearly gave birth to a Kittens when I read the first sentence!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Please take your time and think about it but at the end of the day this is your Mk1 and no one elses. 

Great find mate!  :thumbs:

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There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!        
  
001.JPG       
                                 
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volkswarren said

Hi nice to see another white GTI, just needs the correct side strips, the black ones down the side look too small. unless my eyes are playing up lol


They are the correct strips as far as I'm aware. Unless anyone else corrects me. The car is original and although its had some bodywork done already it was all replaced with genuine parts.

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Santiago said

volkswarren said

Hi nice to see another white GTI, just needs the correct side strips, the black ones down the side look too small. unless my eyes are playing up lol


They are the correct strips as far as I'm aware. Unless anyone else corrects me. The car is original and although its had some bodywork done already it was all replaced with genuine parts.



Looks really nice, but yes the side stripes are too small, I can measure up my original ones if you like, but I am away this week - just let me know..

Also needs the thin black stripe on the tailgate under the badges, that's all.  I am really liking white tintops at the moment.

Golf GTI Campaign 1983 Mars Red, Ford S-Max 2015, Audi TT 180 quattro 2003, Fiat 500C 2013, Golf GTE MK7.5

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we car looks very well ,like the 444 reg , keep the pics coming , the black white contrast looks very well .get it ready for your trip to mk1 causeway run in sept , not to be missed!

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That looks peachy; like the number plate - very eye-catching.

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I'd agree on the stripes.

Before you go in to lowering, wheels etc, make sure you drive it like you stole it down a twisty, B-road (respecting other road users of course! lol)

If you love that experience, don't lower it too much  :thumbs:

Andy

LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/

1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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RichardHall said

Santiago said

volkswarren said

Hi nice to see another white GTI, just needs the correct side strips, the black ones down the side look too small. unless my eyes are playing up lol


They are the correct strips as far as I'm aware. Unless anyone else corrects me. The car is original and although its had some bodywork done already it was all replaced with genuine parts.



Looks really nice, but yes the side stripes are too small, I can measure up my original ones if you like, but I am away this week - just let me know..

Also needs the thin black stripe on the tailgate under the badges, that's all.  I am really liking white tintops at the moment.


If you could measure yours up for me that would be great. Also where would I get them from?

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The  top stripe is 45mm,  there is then a 15mm gap and the bottom stripe is almost 10mm.

The rear tailgate stripe is 8mm and sits approx 5mm above the bottom of the tailgate.

Classic VW do the side ones (the picture on site is upside down!) but don't know if the sizes are as original, unless someone has fitted these and can confirm?
http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-gti-side-stripe-black-3667-p.asphttp://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-gti-side-stripe-black-3667-p.asp

Also VW Heritage
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/golf-mk1/1618985244AT/side-stripes-kit-for-mk1-golf-gti-black-vinyl/?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=23

Not seen anyone doing the tailgate ones, but any 8mm would do if it's got a slightly textured finish.

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Golf GTI Campaign 1983 Mars Red, Ford S-Max 2015, Audi TT 180 quattro 2003, Fiat 500C 2013, Golf GTE MK7.5

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RichardHall said

The  top stripe is 45mm,  there is then a 15mm gap and the bottom stripe is almost 10mm.

The rear tailgate stripe is 8mm and sits approx 5mm above the bottom of the tailgate.

Classic VW do the side ones (the picture on site is upside down!) but don't know if the sizes are as original, unless someone has fitted these and can confirm?
http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-gti-side-stripe-black-3667-p.asphttp://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-gti-side-stripe-black-3667-p.asp

Also VW Heritage
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/golf-mk1/1618985244AT/side-stripes-kit-for-mk1-golf-gti-black-vinyl/?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=23

Not seen anyone doing the tailgate ones, but any 8mm would do if it's got a slightly textured finish.



Thats great mate thankyou, to be honest i think I prefer it without the black stripe on the tailgate, but if i plan on getting it looking completely original I may do it when it comes to finishing the car off. And the side stripes will bug me now if I don't get that done so i'll have to sort that over the next few months haha. Cheers

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VW Stickers I think do the rear one - looks like it comes on the side stripe kit

http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/index2.php?cmd=search&cat=7

Ask them though, they are a helpful bunch so am sure that they could make it

Andy

LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/

1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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should look good with the 22" wheels and bad boy bonnet!!  :cool:  :lol:

really looking forward to seing this in the metal

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Welcome ....car looks good.. :thumbs:

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:P evening looks very nice

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