New member from Cornwall, UK
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1990 Gti Cabriolet
New member here from sunny cornwall, I've had a few Golf's over the years but this is my first mk1. It's a 1991 Gti Cabriolet in black on 216k . I have to say it's one of the best vw's I've drove it's so fun and smooth compared to my old mk3 cabriolet, although the brakes need some atention. I have a few bits I need to replace and work on but I'm looking forward to it!
Updates to follow.
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Looks like a good start to your project. There's obviously some rust at the back, how is the rest of the shell?
Good luck with it.
Matt
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I have a new wing ready for the repair but I'll be needing the inner one to from what I have read on here as a guest.
And then there's the brakes…
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Also sourced the missing chrome/black trim from Raja Rahim on facebook - no. 07855 999999 (many many spares!) (£25 + postage)
Then work begins on the resto of the rear arch next week.
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Compulsive buyer of knackered VWs!!!
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
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I'm not sure on the bumpers I can't justify the money for small chrome so might look at putting the standard small bumpers on from vwh. Although I like the raw look of no bumpers so undecided currently.
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Compulsive buyer of knackered VWs!!!
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
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Do the older style bumpers use the same mounts and fixing positions etc as the clipper do you know? I've tried to read a few threads but I'm finding it hard to find the answer.
Are you also located in Cornwall? Is there many of us?
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Compulsive buyer of knackered VWs!!!
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
Previous rides;
'81 Mk1 1100 C
'83 Mk1 1.8 GTI
'93 Corrado 16v 9A
'81 Mk1 GLI cab
'91 Mk2 16v KR
'89 T3 Whitestar
'87 T3 Caravelle GL
'95 Polo G40 LHD
'93 Mk1 Sportline LHD
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I noted the interior, its the same as my 1990 black cabby GTi. I believe its "quartet". Its the first time I've seen another interior the same.
My interior is tidy but if you do decide to swap it out let me know.
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if you are on facebook there is the Cornish owners club. Mk1 Golf Owners Club -Cornish Division
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Gave the grill a overhaul over last few evenings, I liked the chrome trim around it but decided it should be mars red to look like a true Gti.
Here's some photos of it. I think it's turned out rather well.
I've also started a collection of parts to do the rear arch and some new small bumpers from VWH.
More to follow shortly…
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Also many thanks to sporttrucker for the door he gave me!
A few holes in the rear quarters where the side strips click on are being done and some minor bits of rust on the front panel and rear. Also a nasty hole near the B pillar then it's being rubbed down prepped and a full respray. Excited doesn't cut it!
Updated photos to follow shortly..
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Yippy!
Bottom of the front wing o/s and n/s
Bottom of rear o/s arch
Front panel Rear panel
Around the door handle o/s
Boot lid number plate lamp area
Top of the cross member
Bonnet grill nearly through
Car currently is body (exterior) rust free under going paint prep.
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Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!
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There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
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Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
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