Mk1 Golf driver - FOR SALE - see classifieds
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Winter project - Mk1 Driver
Been looking for something to keep me busy over the winter period, and unearthed this. (Thanks Neil)
Its a 3 owner (first for 25years) 3 door golf driver in regatta blue met. with 85,000mls on the clock and full sevice history, original number plates and all glass which was etched by Vw franchise at time of sale.
Its basically solid, but needs a lower rear valance repair panel and so far, I've found one rear rotten arch under the plastic arches. It also needs a new interior and lots of other bits and pieces including badges.
Attached are a couple of shots taken in Kendal services on the way up the M6 and in its new home next to its big brother.
I've still to sort out a programme of works, and decide what first ie mechanical, bodywork or interior, but its MOT'd and taxed til March.
As usual, now I've got it home, I'm finding lots of things needing work and replacement. :cry:
What do you think ? all comments welcome
I'll start a project blog shortly
Cheers
David
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1991 Golf GTi Rivage - Show Car 1983 Golf driver - Restoration Project
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I'm sure you will find lots of bits needing done but it looks like a great base, I take it you are keeping it standard and just tidying it up ?
Looking forward to the rebuild pics and seeing it in the flesh, probably next year now
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s1bar said
Looks pretty good !!
I'm sure you will find lots of bits needing done but it looks like a great base, I take it you are keeping it standard and just tidying it up ?
Looking forward to the rebuild pics and seeing it in the flesh, probably next year now
Hi,
Yes mainly standard I think, but want to improve various aspects, like braided brake hoses, GTi front lower spoiler, adjustable coilovers, respray, new interior (haven't a clue what, but not same as), EBC brake discs and pads, new exhaust, before old one falls off, and some decent period alloys to name but a few things I'll be doing as funding permits.
The main thing is to stop the rot and steadily improve
Cheers
David
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smudger1980 said
Looks really nice mate. Hope there are no nasty surprises for you to unearth when you get to work on it. Good luck with the project.
Smudger
Hi Smudger,
Have taken first set of record photos to enable the strip to commence, so far no good news, lower rear valance, and both rear arch sections require replacement.
A thorough high power wash to remove residue and algie has revealed poor paintwork cover, which will probably necessitate full respray.
Cheers
David
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Massbad69 said
I will see it soon :-)
Chris,
Anytime you want big guy, just give me a call first
Cheers
Davie
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Re the exhaust, I have a centre section in the garage that is basically mint and no longer required, if its any good to you, it's yours for free !!
Let me know if you are interested.
Barry
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s1bar said
David
Re the exhaust, I have a centre section in the garage that is basically mint and no longer required, if its any good to you, it's yours for free !!
Let me know if you are interested.
Barry
Watch out Davie, Fifers never give anything away for free ;-)
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That said though if I make the May trip you can buy me a pint, then it's not free
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Re the exhaust, I have a centre section in the garage that is basically mint and no longer required, if its any good to you, it's yours for free !!
Let me know if you are interested.
Barry
Barry,
Thanks for the kind offer, I'll bear it in mind.
Not sure whether to replace with Stainless steel copy or mild steel. :?
Hopefully the standard exhaust will last for a wee while to let me get on with the bodywork
I'm still unearthing things which were not on my original budget !!!!!!
Have started stripping car, so will start a project blog and take some update photos if it stops raining at the weekend
Thanks again mate
Cheers
Davie
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Here are some update pictures, I'm now becoming an Ebay bitch and on Tuesday I'm off to the scrappies and a bodyshop. I'll post up the outcome of both.
Any comments as always are very welcome
Cheers
David
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Hoi !! I can't believe a west coaster (ish) , is questioning the generosity of a fifer
That said though if I make the May trip you can buy me a pint, then it's not free
Im from Edinburgh just moved a wee bit West for the crack :wink:
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Can you put it all back together before I come through tomorrow so I can see it b4 the strip down :wink:
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Thing is though, with the exception of a GTi lower spoiler, all the bits and bobs fit in one jiffy bag !!!!
When I look at it all, I can't see where the money has gone, am I alone in this predicament ?
Got to stop buying things so I can save for my respray. :cry:
Car goes into local garage tomorrow for various mechanical repairs, so time to get on with re-furbishing the existing arches with my heat gun.
More photos to follow, if I survive breaking the news to my beloved !!!!!!!!
David
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Question - Where do you start when attempting to get a car back into some form of respectability?
I have decided on mechanicals this winter before addressing the bodywork next winter then fixture and fittings is this the correct order. Or should you start with bodywork first before mechanicals any one got some ideas on this?
Up in the attic at the weekend found old photos of my Mk1 Golf 1977 GLS OES 570 R taken at the 1982 Swiss GP.
Graham
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Janise has found out in my case. Trying to make a reasoned argument in my defence the other day. Some what difficult as Jansie had to tow me back home the other day electrical problem now fixed at no cost to the budget. Got to the bottom of my oil leak need to fit a distributer shaft seal only a few pounds for this part hopefully !!
Question - Where do you start when attempting to get a car back into some form of respectability?
I have decided on mechanicals this winter before addressing the bodywork next winter then fixture and fittings is this the correct order. Or should you start with bodywork first before mechanicals any one got some ideas on this?
Up in the attic at the weekend found old photos of my Mk1 Golf 1977 GLS OES 570 R taken at the 1982 Swiss GP.
Graham
Hi Graham,
I thought I was going to work on the bodywork first, as there are some bad areas of rot under the arches.
However, all the bargains I've been digging up on the web, seem to be either mechanical or interior, and now the exhaust has packed in and the clutch is about to go, so my plans are all over the place.
I want to do it right though, and I'm not working to a timescale, so no rush.
My work sequence if I can stick to it is the following :-
1. Bodywork
2. Mechanical
3. Interior
4. Wheels
The budget is tight, but I'll just take my time and have fun.
Cheers
David
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