My mk1 resto
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My mk1 resto
I spent time last weekend stripping the old paint of my block.
I am kind of undecided, if the top coat enamel I am getting made comes through I may be tempted by the Zinga, if not I am going POR 15 all the way.
Cheers
Rajan
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Newbie
i must take my hat off to you…your project is really at a very high level!
i'm living in the uk, but will be returning to South Africa shortly (where the mk1 is still produced), and I have my own project planned…will post pics once it's underway….
it's good to be part of the international Mk1 community!!!
all the best for your project…i'm looking forward to seeing all the progress!!
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96 mk1 citi blues (limited edition)
96 mk1 citi chico (runabout)
91 mk2 Gti 8v
89 mk2 Gti 16v
96 mk1 citi blues (limited edition)
96 mk1 citi chico (runabout)
91 mk2 Gti 8v
89 mk2 Gti 16v
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Old Timer
@kar mann I'll get you the numbers - don't know em off hand.. they were about a tenner each
vw4life - thank you - look forward to seeing your project - good to save the mk1's! 8)
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G60
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The a c pillars window sills etc are body colour
Got brand new 78 door cards front and rear - small handles front - no arm rest impression on the rear (never been used!!!)
Trying to find a nice steering wheel too - seen a mountey one on an old beetle but the guy won't sell - working on it though..
took my 45's out of the box on Sunday evening and my new manifold and put them on the manilfold and put on the trumpets - just sittin on the kitchen table - awwww can't wait to get them on the head and workin - look awesome!! more pics soon.
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Im getting so much motivation for my 81 resto 8)
I will post some pics when i can work out how to upload them :?
Keep up the good work!
PS how about selling me your jig frame?
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Only kiddin - I'm in Northern Ireland so postage would be difficult!
Easy to make :wink: 8) -
what not to say: :cry:
I don't know where to get steel
I don't know how to weld
I don't know a welder
I don't know where to get castors
I don't know the dimensions
What to say :wink:
Oh look in yellow pages in my area I see a steel supplier
Oh look there's a welder bloke too
Oh look there's some old castors off somthing lying around the scrapyard
Oh look I've just stripped the running gear off the mk1 and when I look underneath I see exactly where to connect the jig! :wink:
The best part of a retso apart from workin on the car is making things to make workin on the car easier!
Make your own - you'll like doing it and you'll have it for your next mk1! Cause one is never enough!
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on all counts!
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Was considering getting Wagen Wheels involved in Southampton. My biggest concerns are sourcing parts and getting mechanical things very wrong, in addition to being able to afford tools and the like!
I'd like to do as much work as I can myself, but that might be limited to stripping and final fitting up any advice?
'98 Championship White Honda Integra Type R
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Old Timer
Strip the car and weed out any gremlins and sort them out! Make it as easy for the spray shop as possible and keep on their case!
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'98 Championship White Honda Integra Type R
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my resto
(Excellent Restoration)…….
Just thinking!! Failing all the encouragement and tips you have metted out to everyone on this forum…….how about coming over and doing mine!! While you'd be here, just imagine how many other Resto's you cud be doing!!!
TC
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I'd love to change jobs! Office >>>>>to big shed dust fumes sparks! greeeeeeeaaaaaaaat! I hate the office!
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They packaged them really well in their original box and then in a bigger box - great service too - only ordered on Saturday morning and here this morning!
Worth all the scrimping and saving for! Now I can get on with the rebuild!
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Local Hero
I've gotta build me one of them jigs for my car too. Having seen the underside of yours, I can see now what I've gotta weld into mine to get it back to what it's supposed to be like…
Any idea when you're going to be finished?
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Carbs4ever said
My FK Konigsports came today from Gwent VW Audi
They packaged them really well in their original box and then in a bigger box - great service too - only ordered on Saturday morning and here this morning!
Worth all the scrimping and saving for! Now I can get on with the rebuild!
Ohhh nice…. I want them too .
I?m impressed of that serious rebuild, really nice work.
/Mike
-84 GTI Mars red (campaign)
-94 Audi S2 RS Avant
-98 VW Passat Variant TDI
-94 Audi S2 RS Avant
-98 VW Passat Variant TDI
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Won't get at the car till next week so i'll have to bide my time…
thanks again for the comments
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