My 1990 Gti Cabby project
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My 1990 Gti Cabby project
Saving another Mk1 how much will this one cost me lol
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I'm guessing they were good emojis lol i can't see them
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Well not much of a progress report! Other than lots have things have been ordered! And what a difference a new set of period number plates makes! Correct old style uk font pressed metal Classic plates online.co.uk 👍🏻
New grey vinyl roof is being made at Bsb, full stainless exhaust is on its way from Germany, opted for standard 45mm bore to save the hassle of reducers and over axle pipe knocking! Straight through pipe and elliptical back box like standard, but The tail pipe is a slightly upswept angle 60mm single skin pipe which is exactly the look i was after so well happy 😃
all the other parts needed for the hood swap have been got, new cables, new springs, glue, rivets, staple gun
And all the paint and materials for repainting the lower front and rear panels is sat in the garage
Oh And the body work cutting and polishing and waxing has continued paints come a long way considering,
Still got to fix a couple of things on the electrics and i think I'm going to to replace the steering rack as it's old and tired,
New filler neck will be here shortly also, not because it's rusty! But to get rid of that oh so 90's fuel cap My only dilemma is wheels! Do i go wide, or do i go sensible ?????? Soon as the hoods here and the day is sunny I’m fitting that myself with the help of the guide on here and YouTube I’m pretty confident i can do a good job on it
New grey vinyl roof is being made at Bsb, full stainless exhaust is on its way from Germany, opted for standard 45mm bore to save the hassle of reducers and over axle pipe knocking! Straight through pipe and elliptical back box like standard, but The tail pipe is a slightly upswept angle 60mm single skin pipe which is exactly the look i was after so well happy 😃
all the other parts needed for the hood swap have been got, new cables, new springs, glue, rivets, staple gun
And all the paint and materials for repainting the lower front and rear panels is sat in the garage
Oh And the body work cutting and polishing and waxing has continued paints come a long way considering,
Still got to fix a couple of things on the electrics and i think I'm going to to replace the steering rack as it's old and tired,
New filler neck will be here shortly also, not because it's rusty! But to get rid of that oh so 90's fuel cap My only dilemma is wheels! Do i go wide, or do i go sensible ?????? Soon as the hoods here and the day is sunny I’m fitting that myself with the help of the guide on here and YouTube I’m pretty confident i can do a good job on it
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My 1990 Gti Cabby project
Looking really good mate are you tidying up the bay at all
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Cheers deano777 I have given the bay a small clean up, its all very orignal in there to be fair
Other than repainting the fan cowling and getting new rad cards it will stay as is i expect
Well unless i fit the EV Turbo technics engine in at some point 🤓
Other than repainting the fan cowling and getting new rad cards it will stay as is i expect
Well unless i fit the EV Turbo technics engine in at some point 🤓
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My 1990 Gti Cabby project
Yes mate I know what you mean .I've had some bits powder coated. It really brightens up the bay
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Well had a nice parcel from Germany greet me when i got in today (as ever when you own a Mk1) lol
45mm pipe 60mm outlet all stainless, fantastic build quality for £175 and if it's a bit loud i can always add a custom centre box cheaply
Although i doubt its loud will be anything like my Audi RS is
Hopefully this should improve the noise it makes
45mm pipe 60mm outlet all stainless, fantastic build quality for £175 and if it's a bit loud i can always add a custom centre box cheaply
Although i doubt its loud will be anything like my Audi RS is
Hopefully this should improve the noise it makes
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Should tidy up the rear end nicely as the exhaust back box fitted to your car is from a Mk2 Scirocco as it's at a different angle to Mk1 cabriolet back boxes…
If you are fitting the exhaust your self on the drive get the back end up as high as you can as it’s a pain getting the mid section over the rear beam.
If you are fitting the exhaust your self on the drive get the back end up as high as you can as it’s a pain getting the mid section over the rear beam.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Yeah that's the plan
I'm aware the rear box on it is from a sky rocket of some vintage, someone else mentioned this earlier in the thread
I'm pleased to own it now as it prevents any further monkeys ruining it by adding Wolfsburg fake chrome mirror adjusters and such like 😂
I may well have a go at doing the pipe myself, i have ramps etc, it's why i opted for the standard bore of 45mm
A because the over axle pipe problem
B because of the over axle pipe knocking on 55 and 65mm ones
C because there's no point in fitting a 4 branch as it's a 112 bhp 30 year old car for cruising
D because of the over axle pipe 😂
I'm hoping it sounds as good as it's made, we shall soon see 👍🏻
I'm aware the rear box on it is from a sky rocket of some vintage, someone else mentioned this earlier in the thread
I'm pleased to own it now as it prevents any further monkeys ruining it by adding Wolfsburg fake chrome mirror adjusters and such like 😂
I may well have a go at doing the pipe myself, i have ramps etc, it's why i opted for the standard bore of 45mm
A because the over axle pipe problem
B because of the over axle pipe knocking on 55 and 65mm ones
C because there's no point in fitting a 4 branch as it's a 112 bhp 30 year old car for cruising
D because of the over axle pipe 😂
I'm hoping it sounds as good as it's made, we shall soon see 👍🏻
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Rattle cans on a driveway, didn't come out too bad, Genuine VW paint helped i think 👍🏻
Got the lower Rear valence done today as well, tidied a few scabby bits, prepped and stone guard then paint, come out just as well
Got the lower Rear valence done today as well, tidied a few scabby bits, prepped and stone guard then paint, come out just as well
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Rear lower panel pre minor repairs, my border terrier Otto wanted to help As life always takes twists and turns i have had to slow down on the work the last 10 days, mainly because i had a heart attack last Monday yes an actual one, not something i had planned at 47 but there ya go, no permanent damage done thankfully
Just means i have now got a Mk1 and pile of goodies to tinker with whilst i recuperate
Obviously the internet has taken a fair few orders heritage must know my address off by heart 😂
Parts currently awaiting fitting
Stainless exhaust
New Grey vinyl hood from BAS
Fuel filler neck (only soi can get rid of the 90's aero cap )
Rear arch decals (once i have re painted the arch covers the old ones ruined!)
Nardi steering wheel and boss
I'm Still deciding on what wheels to go for and searching for a grey OE parcel shelf for it
Although i May just mend and recover this one in a special material
Just means i have now got a Mk1 and pile of goodies to tinker with whilst i recuperate
Obviously the internet has taken a fair few orders heritage must know my address off by heart 😂
Parts currently awaiting fitting
Stainless exhaust
New Grey vinyl hood from BAS
Fuel filler neck (only soi can get rid of the 90's aero cap )
Rear arch decals (once i have re painted the arch covers the old ones ruined!)
Nardi steering wheel and boss
I'm Still deciding on what wheels to go for and searching for a grey OE parcel shelf for it
Although i May just mend and recover this one in a special material
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Rear arches are still pretty much pristine as well which was a nice surprise
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Rear arch cover all re painted after the old stone guard had wrecked the paint underneath
Not to bad a finish from a 1k oe vw paint rattle can in my garden, needs a wee bit more cutting back and will be gleaming, really happy with the colour match
Shame to cover it with a new arch decal really lol but im going to
Got the Nardi fitted as well, although the boss i had was poop so gonna swap it out for a momo when i find one reasonably priced
Not to bad a finish from a 1k oe vw paint rattle can in my garden, needs a wee bit more cutting back and will be gleaming, really happy with the colour match
Shame to cover it with a new arch decal really lol but im going to
Got the Nardi fitted as well, although the boss i had was poop so gonna swap it out for a momo when i find one reasonably priced
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Well foolishly today i decided to tackle what i recalled was a fairly straightforward job
Now i realise it's like fighting with a Gorrila! That will teach me to opt for a tin top fuel pipe instead of the more expensive cabby one
Anyway after a few expletives and some jiggery pokery it's done and I'm happy with it, looks far better how VW intended
The Filler area metal was actually really decent behind the alloy aero cap so i treated and rough painted it for now until i decide what I'm going to do
I have also found THE wheels i am going to run, i can't believe the stroke of luck they even make them! Perfect size offset and width i wanted 😎
Anyone looking for a genuine 90s aero filler set up give me a shout
Now i realise it's like fighting with a Gorrila! That will teach me to opt for a tin top fuel pipe instead of the more expensive cabby one
Anyway after a few expletives and some jiggery pokery it's done and I'm happy with it, looks far better how VW intended
The Filler area metal was actually really decent behind the alloy aero cap so i treated and rough painted it for now until i decide what I'm going to do
I have also found THE wheels i am going to run, i can't believe the stroke of luck they even make them! Perfect size offset and width i wanted 😎
Anyone looking for a genuine 90s aero filler set up give me a shout
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Top tip for anyone planning on fitting a new roof on their Mk1
Get someone else to do it or allow a weekend of fighting with it, hardest part is the rear cable, what an sob to get right
But it's done
Get someone else to do it or allow a weekend of fighting with it, hardest part is the rear cable, what an sob to get right
But it's done
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Almost there, feels like I'm on the home straight with the cabby now
Next to go on will be the stainless group N exhaust 😂 see how load that is 👍🏻 I don't mind if it sounds like a burg cup car 😂
Then it will be going to have some fettling, new steering rack and a few minor electrical issues sorted, timing all checked along with anything else than leaps out and then mot time hopefully
Once that's done it will be wheels time
Next to go on will be the stainless group N exhaust 😂 see how load that is 👍🏻 I don't mind if it sounds like a burg cup car 😂
Then it will be going to have some fettling, new steering rack and a few minor electrical issues sorted, timing all checked along with anything else than leaps out and then mot time hopefully
Once that's done it will be wheels time
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Thread revival
After longer than expected i will have the Mk1 back tomorrow! Yay
Whilst it's been away it's had lots done to it
New steering rack and track rods ends, stainless exhaust fitted, some running issues sorted, some electrical gremlins sorted! Wiper and blowers now all work as they should!
And it's got an mot
Can get back to tinkering and improving things on it now before the spring and summer arrive
I'm informed it will likely need a new fuse box in the future as it appears to have got wet during the time it spent sat for 4 years with the previous owner
Parts collecting will begin shortly
I'm happy to be getting it back though
After longer than expected i will have the Mk1 back tomorrow! Yay
Whilst it's been away it's had lots done to it
New steering rack and track rods ends, stainless exhaust fitted, some running issues sorted, some electrical gremlins sorted! Wiper and blowers now all work as they should!
And it's got an mot
Can get back to tinkering and improving things on it now before the spring and summer arrive
I'm informed it will likely need a new fuse box in the future as it appears to have got wet during the time it spent sat for 4 years with the previous owner
Parts collecting will begin shortly
I'm happy to be getting it back though
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Keep at it fella and post updates as we all love a project
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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I'm trying to, just found what seems like a brake fluid leak underneath today from one of the main metal pipes
So they can go on the ever growing list of things to do
So they can go on the ever growing list of things to do
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