Hi another Newbie

Hi Im new to this site and relatively new to VW Golfs, I brought my brothers old MK1 Cabby of him 2 wks ago that hes owned for 10 yrs five of which the golfs been sat on his drive under a cover, So £50 to a friendly Recovery truck driver and its now sat in my garage. Its a 1984 MK1 Golf GTI Convertible in Black, The body work looks pretty tidy not alot of rust showing and a pretty tidy interior. In the 2 wks ive owned it ive taken out the interior brought a new intank fuel sender unit and fitted it and a new battery and spark plug set and a couple of the big fuses hoping that would get it started but no luck yet. Im not the greatest mechanic more a have a go sort of lad but it seems like quite a pleasent car to work on so far. Im more into Motorbikes over the last 8 yrs but after a theft of my last fireblade last yr im looking forward to hopefully getting the cabby on the rd and going back lane bashing with the wind in my hair and best Pal(pet dog) by my side something hed never get chance to on bike lol.
Im looking forward to delving into the forums and site and now im a paid member looking forward to flexing that discount we get as the car is going to need a few more parts to get the engine fired up and a new set of boots(tyres) and brakes at the very least. If nothing else i need to get it on the rd to show my older brother what hes missing by letting it sit for 5 yrs.

Welcome along, Do you have any pictures of the cabby ?

Hi Guy and welcome along to the madhouse. Let's see some pics of your MK1.

Nice cabby Guy, the pooch on the back seat will appreciate the wind blowing through its chops

Hi

Welcome to the Mk1 Golf Owners Club, enjoy your stay and feel free to browse around the forum and ask any questions you may have, we are all a friendly bunch, and will try and help where we can : - )
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And finally the biggest event of the year ! ! The Mk1 Golf Owners Club - Annual Gathering. If you are looking for a great weekend or even just coming along for the day , fun and laughter, meet new people, enjoy a drive out of 90+ Mk1 Golfs, a great show and shine day on the Sunday and Auto jumble then it's not to be missed : - ) , see here for details:
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I look forward to meeting you at some shows / club meets in the near future
Cheers
Rich

Guyred said

I cant see pictures

Pair of seats in great condiion Drivers seat Pasanger seat Roof as good as new works as it should Could do with a good clean on the roof lining The Bloody fuse box that is the issue This rear arch is fine and TSW alloy This rear arch a small amount of bubbling bottom sides are in good condition

Pics aren't working dude fyi

needs a good clean and a bit of tlc the battery is on a trickle charger Again just needs a bit of tlc Bit of rust on outer skin at the rear corner

       

Obviously haven't done alot. Normal excuses but im hoping for a better 2014

coming along good mate taking it apart is the fun part. the stressful bit is putting it back together

Welcome Guy, that doesn't look like it needs too much work. Will you MOT it asap and do a rolling resto or wait until everything is done?

Welcome!