Newbie from Cambridgeshire
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Newbie from Cambridgeshire
Hi, I'm just starting a full restoration of my '82 1.8 GTI tintop that I've owned since '89. Its been in layed up for the past 15 years and im now hoping to get it back to its former glory for its 30th birthday on 19 Aug this year.
1982 Mk1 GTI 1.8 2016 Audi A3 1983 Kawasaki Z1000J 1977 Suzuki GT550
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Local Hero
1 post and already a paid member!!!! Excellent!!!!! Welcome to the family and good luck (keep us posted). :wink:
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Wow that's a long time to have owned her, nice one!
Have you got any pics of her to show us?
Welcome to the club
Regards
Andy
Have you got any pics of her to show us?
Welcome to the club
Regards
Andy
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Here she is, not long after I got her in 1989.
In 1995 I had her 'restored' at a well known west country VW specialist, but their idea of restoration was different from mine !!! and the quality of work was some what lacking. She was resprayed in Hellios Blue with a new rear panel, wnidow seals, eyebrow spoiler, 3 piece Zender, Bee sting aerial, Twin head light grill and Bosi sports exhaust. The rear beam, ARBs, brake gear, wishbones, suspension legs were powder coated.
As she stands now, partially stripped. Shes not been started for about 12 years, and has a bit of rust but not too bad. The rear sills have crumbled away along with the rear corners to the rear panel and the rear o/s arch and seat belt mount. The rest is surface rust………. i hope ? !!!
1982 Mk1 GTI 1.8 2016 Audi A3 1983 Kawasaki Z1000J 1977 Suzuki GT550
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Local Hero
Looks like a good project to keep you busy though rust or no rust :mrgreen: :dontknow:
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Evenin'
I'm in fordham so not far! I pulled my 83 out of a garage in ely.
I'm in fordham so not far! I pulled my 83 out of a garage in ely.
irish green 1983 mk1
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Thanks for the welcome guys. enomek, how long have you had yours ? Are you doing much to it or is it a 'goodun' ?
1982 Mk1 GTI 1.8 2016 Audi A3 1983 Kawasaki Z1000J 1977 Suzuki GT550
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Local Hero
Wow, nice to see the old pics and history. Will be good to see it back on the road
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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hi mate and welcome im icky from st,neots,nice looking car my freind,
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Thanks for the comments and welcomes guys.
Hi Icky I used to live in St. Neots a few years back, thats was where the Golf become 'Off the road' !
Hi Icky I used to live in St. Neots a few years back, thats was where the Golf become 'Off the road' !
1982 Mk1 GTI 1.8 2016 Audi A3 1983 Kawasaki Z1000J 1977 Suzuki GT550
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was it on the road when you was in neots, cant say i ever see it, u still come in to town, if so could meet up,
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It wasnt on the road and it was 13 years ago !!! Still visit St Neots as I've family there. Once the Golf is up and running we could arrange a meet…
1982 Mk1 GTI 1.8 2016 Audi A3 1983 Kawasaki Z1000J 1977 Suzuki GT550
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no probs, all the best with the build,cant wait,
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Alright mate, all the hard work will be worth it once you've got the car sorted, Im 15 mins south of cambridge near Royston, not far from you. 8)
1983 1.5gl cabriolet in yellow, its the nuts!
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