83 Gti set to get full resto

chrismk1van said

Sorted cheapest way! Basically vauxhall 2.2 diesel engibes use a 3" maf casing and your maf sensor bolts in.. check my thread for pics. Also ford galaxy diesels are same part no. For the sensor  itself :-) should save ya 50 quid joe ;-)

Sounds good to me mate, I'll keep my eye open for one of those

t5 2.5 transporters also use a 3 inch maf housing and mk4 maf sensors plug straight into them

dik-van-dub said

t5 2.5 transporters also use a 3 inch maf housing and mk4 maf sensors plug straight into them

Cheers for the info!!

Any more updates? This project is like a book I can't put down!

Cheers Noodoo

Nothing massive to report I'm afraid, got a few pics from the painters of the work he's done so far…

Engine bay being prepped ready for primer


O/S sill fillered


Boot area getting prepped


Rework on the N/S sill as the one I fitted wasn't quite right.



Also, got the rest of the Trackslag exhaust


That's all for now.

Andy.

Looking good mate

Any idea when the painters might be finished?

Not sure tbh JB, I've been asking him since March  

That's progress Andy - great news.

The Trackslag is a work of art isn't it! It's a shame to hide it away under the car

Got the trackslag downpipe on mine and it is very well made. Went for a Jetex system on mine due to a group buy price at the time.

Looking good Andy.

Cheers Andy#1 and Andy#2,

Yeah the trackslag exhausts are very well made, very pleased with it. Just need the car to put it on now

Andy#3

sorry but id be fumming with that body shop for doing so a little in such a large amount of time.... you had done way more in the same period

dik-van-dub said

sorry but id be fumming with that body shop for doing so a little in such a large amount of time…. you had done way more in the same period

I know mate, I've told him I need the car back for the winter and I think he's got the message now. He has just sent me some more pics of work he has done this week, he hopes to have the car in primer by the end of the week, hopefully. It's not all his fault as I did make the mistake of telling him there was no hurry at the beginning while I was still saving a bit money up

Never tell a body shop no rush, lads in unit next to me had stuff there aaaaaggggessss. 

But Jon's paint will be worth it bud. All the hard work you've put in will be complimented

Melteddrummer said

He has just sent me some more pics of work he has done this week

Up they go then

Melteddrummer said

It's not all his fault as I did make the mistake of telling him there was no hurry at the beginning while I was still saving a bit money up

Totally in the same boat, want to just say come on get a move on now lol

Brad. said

Never tell a body shop no rush, lads in unit next to me had stuff there aaaaaggggessss. 

But Jon's paint will be worth it bud. All the hard work you've put in will be complimented

I know Brad, that was a big mistake lol, it will be worth the wait though, I've seen his work first hand as well. Hopefully not too much longer now😊

alfie I'll put some pics up when I get the next update😉

Any news on your car mate?

Melteddrummer said

alfie I'll put some pics up when I get the next update😉

Any news on your car mate?

Just put an update on my thread for you

Update time!!

Got some good news to report. After a long wait my car is finally in it's first coat of primer    

I went down to see the painter at the weekend to sort a few things out. When I got there they were working on my car sorting the sills out etc….







And tonight he sent me another couple of pics of her in the paint booth..






 Hopefully I'll get some more pics tomorrow when she comes out

Congratulations Andy, welcome to the "almost painted" club  

Bet you've got a big smile on your face!  

Matt

Nice one, great news Andy #3