New to the MK1 scene!
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Settling In
Looking to change out all the black to chrome I think over the winter when I've played over the summer!!
Nice to meet you guys in advance and ideas and advice are fully welcome!!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
Did you do all the work yourself, it looks very tidy.
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
No I'll have to admit now that I brought the car as it stands now, the guy I got it off spent a lot of time and effort on and I just stumbled across it at the right time as I've been looking for a few years for one but work seemed to get in the way!
Yeah the lad I got it off had the car white at one point and the wheels suited white really well!!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
Welcome to the club mate.
This car was a good buy IMO, saw it on ebay last year for a lot more than the seller had it up for this year , and if you did a deal with him, is a bit of a steal.
I had similar engine in my tin top I just sold, link below.
Love the colour of yours, think it works really well.
Personally I think a different set of wheels would make the car look even better, but that's just my opinion, and as with everything it all takes time.
Changing the black to chrome could be a good shout, although I was all black with the bits on my tin top and was nice for it to be a bit different.
If you wana go chrome bumpers, side trims etc, make sure you have a good look here http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-299-c.asp and if you sign up for membership you would also get discount so save the membership fee straight away http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-299-c.asp
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TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
Think I've found the wheels after a long look last night and think now the black trim might be staying, decisions decisions
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
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T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
It wasn't until I got the yellow that I realised there were a few more than I thought. But then you could say the same about all cars you buy I guess!!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Moderator
Yes it's a strong yellow and it reminds me of my Mk1 Escort 2dr I painted back in 1980 which I did Daytona yellow and black.
As for the wheels, not my taste but then when did my taste matter!
Just enjoy a great car oh and a great club!
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
I'm planning on changing the wheels, think I've found the right ones now (he says)
I'll smash up some pics when I get back from being away with work and think they'll suit the car better!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
nice yellow too.
Looks a great example.
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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So what are they exactly and what boots have you put on them?
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Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
They're rm 12s picked them up a couple of days ago saw them and was just a case of I'm having them!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
New to the MK1 scene!
Nice touch..,
Good to see you back here too.
Cheers
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Settling In
New to the MK1 scene!
What are your thoughts on the eibach rear camber shims? Only after a bit on the back just for looks (I know about the issue this will cause to tyres)
Any body used them? Or heard of any massive horror stories with them?
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Karl Rowlands
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
1981 MK1 GTI - 2.0l 16V 9A - SRAD carbs
Ive had to many years of easy motoring so thought id buy a 35 yr old car and see what happens!!!!!
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Local Hero
New to the MK1 scene!
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