83 mk1 gti resto (PORSCHE PEST) sadly everything for sale
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83 mk1 gti resto (PORSCHE PEST) sadly everything for sale
the rear lower valance was a bit tatty so i welded a new one in to freshen the back end up
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i left the body work alone today as ive got a set of bbs rm012 tucked away in the garage that needed a polish and ive just got hold of a fresh looking parcel shelf which i probably paid well of the odds for.(but weve all done it in the name of mk1 restro,s lol)
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nice project mate, i had to change the roof on mine (not to get rid of sunroof but cuz it looked like someone had a party on the it lol), u doin all the work urself?
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yes mate all the works been done buy myself im only using rattle can primer to keep the surface rust at bay inbetween panel repair,it will have a bare metal respray when all the jobs are done but not by me,keep up the good work ill watch over your projectchipster2407 said
nice project mate, i had to change the roof on mine (not to get rid of sunroof but cuz it looked like someone had a party on the it lol), u doin all the work urself?
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today i welded a tiny plate in the n/s and o/s rear inner arches cleaned up and schuts them to freshen it up
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both the rear brake drums were painted in red oxide ? when i removed them i found that the previous owner had renewed the shoes and drums ,(what a touch) so i removed the paint and they are back to new.
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The tyre well had a 3 inch section of rust which was cut out and a plate welded in ,then covered in seem paste (pic shows job only half done).
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before the mot i gave the under side a good check over again and decided to start cleaning off the wax oil as it looks in good condition im considering having it painted but should i stone chip it first ? any thoughts on it would be appreciated
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ive picked up a few bits this week.A pair of new straps to go with my new parcel shelf,a new roof lining to go with the new roof and a couple of mint hockey sticks to finish of the doors.
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This week ive started to remove all the wax oil and under seal from the floor pan (what a gutty job) so it was out with the fuel tank and rear axle to gain access
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good luck fitting the headlining mate, just tried fitting mine today wat a mission it is lol
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