Newbie - Helios Blue Campaign

Hello all,

Firstly I would like to say a big thank to you all for the wealth of information and advice I have found on this site - it is an invaluable resource.

Saturday morning I become the proud owner of a Helios Blue Campaign! She's been placed straight in the garage and I can't wait until April when I will tax her for the summer months.

Welcome to the site!

Very clean and smart looking golf you've got there.  Any plans for it?  Does it need any work before you put it on the road?

Danny

Welcome

Lovely Campaign!!

Thanks. Well I'm now all paid up to the register and am looking forward to receiving my members pack!

My plans for the car are to keep it as standard as possible, although I am at some stage going to need replace the the boot. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can source one? (Must be as new i.e. new rust or dents).

I am also looking for a dust sheet suitable for storage in the garage or on very rare occassions when the car is kept outside in the summer.

Anybody have any tips for keeping the car in great condition?

the boot looks fine from what can see i got a boot from local papers ?20 it was mint  so keep an eye out there are some bargins as for the cover i had a so called soft one and water prof and it scrached the car and soaked up water :cry: so i'm not going to bother next time

lovely mk1..looks spot on…

perfect boots are quite hard to find,watch out for rust around the window seal and along the bottom… i managed to get a brand new one from someone on edition 38,he had it stored for his mk1 but never needed it!

whats wrong with your boot? it looks ok

Just noticed you're in N Essex, me too, where about's?  You'll have to come along to the regional jaunts

Hello from Wales

The boot has rusted from the inside out under the ledge below the key hole and above the number plate. (Caused by leaking washer jet hose?)Thankfully it isn't very obvious but I suspect it will only get worse over time. The guy I brought it from is a VW bodywork specialist and he said he would do it on the cheap if I can find a boot.

I am worried that a cover will do more damage than good, but the guy I bought the car from had it under one for two years and clearly hasn't caused any problems.

I'm in Manningtree (Britains smallest town!). Count me in on regional jaunts just as soon the weather is dry and the roads are a bit cleaner. Where and when?

Hello Wales!

Just a tip: Make sure when storing a car it can breathe and no water can gather or hang about. the key is central heated garage or fresh air!!!

Welcome to the forums

orangefender said

 Count me in on regional jaunts just as soon the weather is dry and the roads are a bit cleaner. Where and when?

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Keep an eye on the regional page in the left column and also the regional meets section of the forum

Usually meet in in Chelmsford, but moves around when it's showtime!  First show we're going to as a region is April 14th in Stansted.

That does look good 8) , I have just bought one last weekend (Helios blue Campaign), I have to post pics and stuff yet but it doesn't look as good as that … So if you dont mind me asking whats the mileage and what did it cost you??
Cheers
Ady

Welcome to you and your gorgeuos Helious Blue Mk1 very nice!!!