83 Gti set to get full resto
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My 83 Gti set to get full restoration
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The resto has been slow lately for one reason or another but hopefully, I can get back on track and get some more progress made.
I have been trying to get hold of an O/S Rear wheel arch/tub which has been harder than anticipated. VW Heritage can get them but not until the end of September
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Anyway, I have managed to source the tub in two halves
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I started work on the two halves last night, I started by removing what was left of the chassis rail that was still attached to the tub..
Removing the sealer
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After I removed the sealer I moved on to drilling the spot welds with my new spot weld miller, what a tool!! I fully recommend getting one if needed. Bought it from screwfix.
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Spot welds removed in seconds with this tool
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Chassis rail removed and next to it, the inner arch from Hairyarse.
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Mock up of the two halves together
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Next task was to start removing the underseal, man this stuff was laid on thick!
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That is as far as I've gotten today, would have done more but I was starting to get high from the sealer fumes
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On a side note I managed to get hold of a new rear beam with a brand new Weitec anti roll bar, Coilovers and brand new callipers and disc conversion with braided hoses for a very good price, just couldn't resist
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How does the pattern part mate up with the wheel tub?
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Awesome work, you make it look soo easy!
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Nice work removing the underseal it's a complete
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At least its done now!
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Think I would have paid to have that arch dipped to remove the underseal. Must of been a pain just keeping it still!
At least its done now!
Keeping it still was the worst thing about it
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Managed to remove the rear O/S tub, what a nightmare that was lol
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My plan for this weekend is to get the two halves of the new tub welded in and make a start on the outer sill but we'll see how it goes. Once that's done there's just the spare wheel well to fit and a bit of work on the floor and the 'A' pillar to sort out, then I'll refit the suspension and get that 20V T fitted
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A while back I bought an old grille with the red trim on from Golfc -a member on here- which needed refurbishing so been doing a bit of that every day too. Tokk me three days to do it properly and I'm pleased with the results considering it's just done with rattle cans.
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Once that was done it got a coat of etch primer
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Then 2 coats of red primer
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Followed by three coats of mars red
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Turned out nice I reckon
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Trial fit
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That's all for now peeps, more updates this weekend!!
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I've started on my tub but not had much time on it, was thinking it may be a nightmare to do so you've confirmed my suspicions!
I guess fitting the new one will be easier
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My plan for this weekend is to get the two halves of the new tub welded in and make a start on the outer sill but we'll see how it goes. Once that's done there's just the spare wheel well to fit and a bit of work on the floor and the 'A' pillar to sort out, then I'll refit the suspension and get that 20V T fitted![]()
My weekend plan is; I might just give mine another quick polish before cruising out to Stanford Hall on Sunday to put my feet up and put it on show!
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I'll try to think of you toiling away!
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My plan for this weekend is to get the two halves of the new tub welded in and make a start on the outer sill but we'll see how it goes. Once that's done there's just the spare wheel well to fit and a bit of work on the floor and the 'A' pillar to sort out, then I'll refit the suspension and get that 20V T fitted![]()
My weekend plan is; I might just give mine another quick polish before cruising out to Stanford Hall on Sunday to put my feet up and put it on show!![]()
I'll try to think of you toiling away!![]()
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Enjoy your weekend mate!! (hope it doesn't rain
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