1983 gti campaign restoration

So this is my build thread, sorry you missed the bodywork , but now things should get interesting

If anybody would like to swap my red tailgate for a black one please get in touch

Hi

Your shell looks in great condition. Looks to be an interesting garage its in too 👍🏼

What's your plans?

Matt

Looks good, my black GTI is in the paint shop at the moment (where it's been for 6 mths!) so will be following this with interest.

Cheers guys,
The plan is a straightforward restoration back to close to original.

 I say close to original because it depends on what parts I can find ,, e.g. I have found a pair of black leather front seats, and I am aware these cars have poor brakes so I would like to upgrade the brakes during the build, what's the preferred option regarding brake upgrades these days on a mk1??

Welcome along, looks good so far

As for the brakes, TBH if you're going stock I'd go with stock brakes all round. The usual is to add a larger MC and power assist thingy-me-bob (I hate it when my brain stops working halfway through a sentence), from a mk2.

Ahh got it Servo, that's the thing. a 9 inch one and a 22mm MC. (phew got there in the end!)

After that some braided flexi's help the pedal feel. Other than that with good pads and all set up properly there's nothing wrong with the VW11 calipers and drums on the rear.

Keep us updated  

Ian

A few hours and 10 cartridges of PU sealer later…..👍

Engine bay & interior painted😀

Very nice  

Sweet!!

Suspension all powder coated and built up with new parts and stainless steel bolts …. 😎

Looking tidy  

All looking like new, very nice  

Matt

Couldn't resist it - another golf project!!

Yipeee!!
She gets paint!!

Nice!  

Coming on a treat! Body and paint done, just fitting up👍

Your mad!!! Surely one mk1 golf causes enough hair loss  

Matt

Yeah I know!
What can I say?

Had my wheels refurbished and got some toyo tyres


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