Golf mk1 clipper cab

New to the forum and mk1 ownership after a lifetime of owning mk2s, had a my cab since august and thought I'd share some pics!

Spec is:
88 E so one of the first clippers
Factory 1.8 carb with 5spd box
Lowered a touch
7j cookies refurbed gold with slight stretch on tyres (fronts only for now, matching rears on order)
Repaint in mk3 vr6 chilli red
Pressed plates
Custom retrim with red piping and stitching
Power flow exhaust
Single light debadged grill

That's my silver mk5 edition 30 gti in front of it, sadly just sold to make way for a new bathroom in the house….

Comments on the cab welcome!

Looks good on the cookie cutter 👍🏻

Think that the same colour as mine?

I'm really undecided what wheels to run on mine, some Fuch windmills appeal but they are silly money  

Looks sharp mate I like it .

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Looks like it's in good nick!
I like how it sits, bet you cant wait for the good weather to roll in!!
Is the hood in good shape?  Sad you had to sell your newer car for the bathroom but at least it wasnt this little gem going aye!!  

I wouldn't personally have the gold wheels HOWEVER; they make it different from the norm and therefore interesting.  That's a compliment by the way as I'm an old fart.

Thanks for the kind comments! I was undecided on the wheels when I bought it as it came on the gold wheels, I was set on changing the colour but they have grown on me so they can stay for now. Just fitted matching stretched tyres to the back so  looks better already.

The hood is really nice in the outside but looks like it needs some attention on the inside, it's a bit loose round the back so probably just needs re fitting properly. Certainly not a job for this weather tho!

Richarddarrenb said

Thanks for the kind comments! I was undecided on the wheels when I bought it as it came on the gold wheels, I was set on changing the colour but they have grown on me so they can stay for now. Just fitted matching stretched tyres to the back so  looks better already.

The hood is really nice in the outside but looks like it needs some attention on the inside, it's a bit loose round the back so probably just needs re fitting properly. Certainly not a job for this weather tho!

Lol spend too long out in that weather and you end up with a snot moustache!!  I'm going to try and brave the cold tomorrow… change the oil and oil filter on mine then take pics.

Plenty of advise here on hoods if you get stuck.

Keep the wheels mate as I say it makes it different and interesting

Cheers, it's not too bad this morning so going to wash mine and the mrs dailies and if I get chance roll the mk1 out the garage and swap the wheels about now I've got the tyres on. I've seen a few posts about hoods so will have a good look and see what's going on with it

Jobs for next few days -

Repaint front grill in satin black is its looking tired

Repaint from chin spoiler in satin black as when the car was sprayed they sprayed the chin spoiler as well and it looks naff

Repaint the number plate plinth at the front in satin black as I bought a used one off ebay that turned put to be a very dark blue

Fit 2 good used headlamps from my stash as the originals are both cracked

And finally fit a new indicator unit as the original fell out on the way home from buying it and I drove over it!

Looks like the pull in straps are snapped or not been fitted.
They pull the hood into the concertina folds when you lower the hood.
Often cause is back pressure from the cover not being fitted when the hood is down.



If you’re considering a new hood give me a shout.


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Sounds about right. The hood is not original and it's off a much earlier car as the glass is etched a Y reg

It's all floppy inside at the back so something's amiss

Richarddarrenb said

Jobs for next few days -

Repaint front grill in satin black is its looking tired

Repaint from chin spoiler in satin black as when the car was sprayed they sprayed the chin spoiler as well and it looks naff

Repaint the number plate plinth at the front in satain black as I bought a used one off ebay that turned put to be a very dark blue

Fit 2 good used headlamps from my stash as the originals are both cracked

And finally fit a new indicator unit as the original fell out on the way home from buying it and I drove over it!

Bug list mate lef us know how you get on 👍

Didn't get chance to work on the mk1 today but did sneak a quick pick of it in its winter hidey hole:

Managed to sneak a couple of hours tinkering today!

Painted the front grill and number plate plinth satin black

Fitted a pair of good headlights to replace the cracked originals and also a new indicator lens and housing as that was destroyed when it fell out and I ran over it!

Fitted matching 165 50 15 tyres on the back wheels as for some reason it had stretched tyres on the front but not on the back

Removed the red paint from the chin spoiler as it looked pants

Few pics before its retired again until spring:

Few more pics today as I just wheeled it out the garage to clean the windows (yes I am that bored)

Last week inbetween pretending to work from home I gave it its first clean since buying:

Full body clay
Body wiped down with tar remover
Megs paint cleaner applied
AG super resin polish next
Finished with AG extra gloss protection

Wheels got same as above before being sealed with poor boys wheel sealant and megs endurance on the tyres

Roof was wiped over with AG vinyl and rubber care and the body trims and black plastics dressed with AG bumper care

Then I whipped the seats out and wet vacd the carpets and left in the sun for a couple of days to dry fully before cleaning the seats with AG leather cleaner and did the dash and the rest of the inside with various AG interior products.

So pics:

Looking sweet that mate

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Cheers pal, though god knows when I will be able to drive it again!

Hood needs looking at the tabs for the hood cover are in the wrong place and you can see the ribs of the frame are showing through.
Looks nice paint though.


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Defo, think I'll have to bite the bullet and get a new hood eventually.

As we spoke on the other post.
Money spent in the wrong areas at times.
All the stuff underneath the hood often rots away but not many replace what’s needed.
After all it’s 30 years old.
Give me a shout when you’re ready for a new hood etc



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