Greetings from an excited new owner in Shropshire!

Hi - just collected a great little number - a 1992 Rivage - she need a bit of tlc - mostly external - but runs like a dream. I need to source some parts so any help gratefullu received - particulaly re a new hood, updated brakes, and where to get her re-lacquered. Looking forward to sharing tips and experiences and seeing some of you at meets.

Hi and welcome to the club. And 1 post for a pid member, Fantastic! Good to see another Rivage on the forum and fairly local to me, bonus!

Any question, just ask. There are loads of us willing to share ideas on most problems.

Welcome aboard Gabby and thanks for supporting the Club.
Hoods can be DIY fitted or you can get a company to do it.
Depends on your budget.

What are your plans with Her, just tidy up or bringing Her up to top condition?

What is actually wrong with the hood?

Cheers

Chortle

Oh and some pics of Her too!
We love pics on here.

Hi - yes we plan to bring her up to top notch - but as authentic as possible. The hood material is unfortunately 'ripe' and has a couple of tears in it so we didnt think it would ne salvageable. Will post some pics at weekend.

Welcome Gabby, what sort of update on the brakes are you thinking?

Fancy a breakfast this Sunday? …..having a meet/breakfast at the Hollies transport cafe (A5, near Jnc.12) @ 9.30am  :mrgreen:

Where in Shropshire you from?

And we need photos  8)

Hi. thanks for the invite     She is in 'dock' at the moment having some essentials done to get her mot'd & taxed so not sure she'll be back in time   .  Actually the brakes are ok - so will leave for a bit. We are nr Shrewsbury. Do send more invites - and I will post some pics when she gets back. Cheers.

Welcome Gabby, sounds like you have yourself a nice find there, and thank you for being a paid member and supporting the club so quickly

With regards to any bits you need for car please post up and i am sure people will be able to help

Chortle (who posted above) is your man for roofs and should be able to help you with any questions you have.

If you need to consider sorting roof quick but dont wana spend too much money, then please see my link below as i do have a hood, frame and 2 x headlinings for sale, but if you want to do your roof top top notch, you may decide to buy a brand new outer roof skin, and brand new headlining as well as cables, top pad kit (the padding that goes between roof outer skin and roof headlining) etc etc

here the link to my bits

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=109694&highlight=

look forward to seeing pics and best of luck with it

Rich

Thanks guys - and for making me so welcome!  She passed her MOT today with flyng colours Whoop!  I've got a great guy working on her who has done our family cars for decades - he says it's a real joy to work such a great car!  He is trying to get some injection hoses - having a bit of trouble - so will post for help.  Will let you know about the hood richy. Cheers.  :wink:

Gabby said

Thanks guys - and for making me so welcome!  She passed her MOT today with flyng colours Whoop!  I've got a great guy working on her who has done our family cars for decades - he says it's a real joy to work such a great car!  He is trying to get some injection hoses - having a bit of trouble - so will post for help.  Will let you know about the hood richy. Cheers.  :wink:

You after the braided hose from the metering head to the injectors?  Which one?………I might a couple of old ones lying around in the garage…………..or are you wanting new ones? if you want new ones, then Crazyquiff has them, but expensive, click link below for his website  :wink:

http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/Items.php?cat=ALL&group=FUELLINES

Thanks ever so much - she needs 4!  So will replace with new to save in long run I think.  Will be expensive but worth it.

If your going to buy from Crazyquiff, dont forget to quote him your membership number and claim your 10% discount……………that'll save you more than you paid for your membership  :mrgreen:

It will - fab! Liking this club very much!