1990 Gti Cabby Restro

Bumper irons and a few more bits back from powder coaters! Shiney bits!! 😁(That no one will ever see!!)😟

Bumpers one though! Shiney bits for all to see!😊

Looking great so far.

Lots and lots of hard work been put in here by the looks of it!

Good call on the bumper iron, my rear ones rusted away to nothing, it was not till I noticed my rear bumper was crocked and knocking on the body work till I realized mine looked like this!




I had some make from stainless steel I could not find any where to buy new ones.

mark1gls said

Good call on the bumper iron, my rear ones rusted away to nothing, it was not till I noticed my rear bumper was crocked and knocking on the body work till I realized mine looked like this!




I had some make from stainless steel I could not find any where to buy new ones.

No future rust there!

Yea, lots of graft done but loved every minute!
Keeping the cabby on the road for the next generation!

I powder coated the irons purely because I couldn't put a freshly painted kit onto old looking bits..  After seeing your rotten ones pretty glad I did! Best £40 I've spent!

Respect for the stainless ones, there going no where!

Few more pics… refurbished the original grille, new Hella head lights and cleaned up Hella spots bought from a club member.

Might make this spring!

I forgot how good your paint is - looks stunning, such a nice colour too!!  

New headlining, padding and hood time… nervous but ready and willing!

Two days later and a bit more finishing off to do but, it looks like it was worth the time and the money!

Just read through the thread front to back, awesome!

This is going to look factory fresh when done.

Do you think you will have it done in time for the AGM in July? I will buy you a pint for your is it 42nd Birthday?, and you can celebrate 4 years well spent getting this great looking cabby done

Keep up the good work, its stunning .

The wife regret opening her  mouth and saying she will buy you one yet?  

July? Hope so….

I've a local car show pencilled in for June, still a bit to do mind!

The offer of a pint for my 42nd birthday which is actually in July sounds like a plan!!

Nice to have people appreciate my graft so thanks! even though I've sold both my kids to fund it!

Needed balls of steel to take the knife to the new hood….

But rear window in!  😁




Well chuffed with how she's looking! 👍

Yeah it's always a twitchy moment that in case you slip!! lol

Nice work, a new roof makes so much difference and I always like blue mohair, think it looks quite classy  

Few more pics, started to fit the clipper kit & the side trims are on. Went for the slim black steel trims instead of the original wider ones…… think it looks a little sleaker.

Hoping for a few more parts to arrive this week, not far off!

Few more bits sorted and windscreen going in tomorrow. Should get her tested in a week or so, might even make the agm!

Well today 'Lyla' as she's know passed the mot! Got her taxed straight away and gave her a 20 mile shake down…. and other than the wheel alignment and the steering wheel pointing which ever way they want to all was good!
Getting that sorted out tomorrow so just about there!

There's still a few bits to be done but the sun was out so just couldn't resist!!!

  

Leesuper13….

Cannot believe I have only just seen this/your thread, as you said our cars are twins.

Lyla looks superb a real testament to your love and hard work. Brilliant, Brilliant job!!!!

One question if I may please:

- What size tyres are you running?

What do you think the car is worth now she is fully restored and road legal?

Once again, an utterly Brilliant job….

 

Hi,
Great job you've done there, can I ask where did you get the new Cabby rear GTI badge ? I've only seen the tin top ones.

Cheers Mick.

BirchyB0y said

Leesuper13….

Cannot believe I have only just seen this/your thread, as you said our cars are twins.

Lyla looks superb a real testament to your love and hard work. Brilliant, Brilliant job!!!!

One question if I may please:

- What size tyres are you running?

What do you think the car is worth now she is fully restored and road legal?

Once again, an utterly Brilliant job….

 

Tyres are michelin pilot sports..195 50 15's … drives nice but a bit heavy on the old steering when parking!!

In regards to What it's worth… duno pal? I always think that there worth what someone would be willing to pay!!

Cheers for the comments, appreciated!