I'm absolutely distraught. ***UPDATE***
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Local Hero
I'm absolutely distraught. ***UPDATE***
I've had a few lads off the forum come and take a look at her.
Thanks Tom and Pete
And both have suggested that it could be fixed, but for how much…
In other circumstances, for example if my name was Paul_C, then i'd get her back on the road but as I lack the skills to do it it wouldn't be a sensible option to take on the work.
*note to self - can't let heart rule head!*
-plus i'm not Richard Branson, I don't have a endless pot of money.
So she will be broken and sold in bits
Then the shell will be scrapped
(although i'd rather someone took it off me?? Bit of rot to bottom of rear valance, in the corners. And obviously the damage to the front valance and inner wing. Other than that it's tip-top. Chassis leg not been touched.)
Thanks for all your offers of help but it's too big a job for me.
Now i'm searching for another Mk1 !
'83 1.5 Gx (picture coming soon)
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Local Hero
Get some pics up soon, you know we'll all rally round to try and help.
T
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Old Timer
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Old Timer
tom
1991 Diamond silver 1800 16v Corrado 'Betty'
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
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Local Hero
Glad you're ok bud…. scary moment that!!!!
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Local Hero
What have police said about it?
Won't take much to get back on road
Pete :wink:
P.s that was my engine from my 1.5, thought i'd let you know bud
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Local Hero
I hope you're right.
Not quite sure on the cause to be honest.
It was an odd tyre though, and it did look a bit dodgy.
I should have got some new ones sooner
:cry:
'83 1.5 Gx (picture coming soon)
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Local Hero
'83 1.5 Gx (picture coming soon)
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Local Hero
Then i sold it has i needed bigger due to my kids getting bigger very quickly
I think it is a learning curve for you now, always check a car fully to your happy and that it is road worthy as dont forget your putting others at risk.
Sorry for moan but main thin now is no-one hurt, car can be replaced, but in your case it can and no doubt wil be repaired soon
Best wishes
Pete :wink:
Oh by the way, i have spare driveshafts from my x reg, no problems with them, kept for spare, if yours are damaged, by all means come and take one for replacement, FREE, i have front brand new spring for you also if that snapped?, headlights & indicator lenses also, all FREE for your cause fella, just let me know, what parts you need if i have anything else for the front i will give you
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Local Hero
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Local Hero
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Old Timer
hope you're able to get her sorted & back on the road soon
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Old Timer
Tom
1991 Diamond silver 1800 16v Corrado 'Betty'
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
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Old Timer
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Local Hero
looks like it took a belt, are the crash cones crumpled at all?
if they are ok, then you can probably straighten out the inner wing and replace the others at a reasonable price if you are willing to do most of the work, the most expensive thing is the paint job!
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Local Hero
I just really regret not changing the wheels.
Guess it was due to my naivety in thinking they'd be ok for a few weeks, and my eagerness to get on the road after being without a Mk1 for so long.
Well and truly gutted.
What makes it worse: I was about 1 week away from getting some really nice alloys, ( I contacted a seller on here about having them delivered.)
It's all a learning curve, as has been mentioned already.
She'll be back on the road in no time.
'83 1.5 Gx (picture coming soon)
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Old Timer
1991 Diamond silver 1800 16v Corrado 'Betty'
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
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Life Member
Where abouts did it happen? Any spillage on the road surface etc that you could push the councils way?
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