My Clipper project
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Newbie
Been a long time since I've used a forum but thought i'd document my progress with the little money pit.
Purchased back in November for £1200.
6 Months on she's getting somewhere near.. this lockdown is helping though.
few pics..
Purchased back in November for £1200.
6 Months on she's getting somewhere near.. this lockdown is helping though.
few pics..
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Local Hero
Like a white cabriolet I did look at red roofs on mine and looking at yours with the wheels it does suit it .
If you have had the car painted get some foil protection on the front of the rear arches or it will be covered in stone chips in no time… I found out the hard way..
something like this, you could get clear ones as well if you don’t want the spots…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-GOLF-CABRIO-Arch-Spat-Decal-Rear-Mk1-Golf-Cabriolet-1988-left-155853827/362158103681?epid=650784728&hash=item54524e1c81:g:2QQAAOSwygtap8XA
If you have had the car painted get some foil protection on the front of the rear arches or it will be covered in stone chips in no time… I found out the hard way..
something like this, you could get clear ones as well if you don’t want the spots…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-GOLF-CABRIO-Arch-Spat-Decal-Rear-Mk1-Golf-Cabriolet-1988-left-155853827/362158103681?epid=650784728&hash=item54524e1c81:g:2QQAAOSwygtap8XA
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Newbie
Thanks 🙂 I need to paint it.. I used to work in a bodyshop so I'll probably do it once I've got a bit of use out of it.
For now I've just my mopped half of it so far and a few touch ups!
For now I've just my mopped half of it so far and a few touch ups!
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Local Hero
It looks like new painted in the pictures… good job on tidying up the paint work and yes when you can, get out and drive it as that's what it's all about
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Settled In
Very nice, you got a bargain with that one! How much was the hood if you dont mind me asking?
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Newbie
Richarddarrenb said
Very nice, you got a bargain with that one! How much was the hood if you dont mind me asking?
Thanks
Cost me 715 fitted including a new head liner 🙂
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Settled In
Cheers mate, need one for mine
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Local Hero
looks very nice indeed, i did toy with idea of red roof myself.
On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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Newbie
Thanks My wife tried to talk me into black. I did order a black one then I changed it to red. Glad I did as it makes the car I think.Kenneth Cartwright said
looks very nice indeed, i did toy with idea of red roof myself.
Took it out for a spin today to get some essentials. Only managed to get to the end of the road as the rear arches are fowling on the tyres. Next Job i guess…
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Local Hero
funny enough the project forsale car i have is doing the same, although on more spirited drives with 2 fatties sat in it. Essential travel last week to pick up a poorly 1996 championship Subaru turbo , money spent and more money to spend to put right, hoping something 380bhp…. in my mk2 essential travel ….paintshop to spray garden furniture, and to bring home landrover parts to sell on ebay…
Garages can stay open….since people still have to keep cars maintained
Garages can stay open….since people still have to keep cars maintained
On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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Newbie
Cleaned the seats - still could probably do with one more going over but they will do for now..
Just the door cards left to clean and stop the new headunit from rattling! Anyone have any tips?
Just the door cards left to clean and stop the new headunit from rattling! Anyone have any tips?
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Old Timer
Is that a SPH‑10BT?
I have the same issue. The back doesn't go into the oval mount at the back of the dash. I was think of attaching a spare cage to the back, but am hoping someone has a better idea.
I have the same issue. The back doesn't go into the oval mount at the back of the dash. I was think of attaching a spare cage to the back, but am hoping someone has a better idea.
Whip
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
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Local Hero
My Clipper project
There’s often a screw in rubber bung that spaces the bottom of the unit away from the back of the dash. These are usually adjustable screwing in or out depending.
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Newbie
the_whip said
Is that a SPH‑10BT?
I have the same issue. The back doesn't go into the oval mount at the back of the dash. I was think of attaching a spare cage to the back, but am hoping someone has a better idea.
Yeah it's the SPH 10BT… I'll take it back out tomorrow and see if there is any adjustments like Carl just mentioned..
It's annoying though as I've just spent weeks stopping other rattles and now I have generated another 😬 🤣
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Old Timer
Should this come with the dash or head unit?chortle said
There’s often a screw in rubber bung that spaces the bottom of the unit away from the back of the dash. These are usually adjustable screwing in or out depending.
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*edit*
Nothing in the box. This is the back
Last edit: by the_whip
Whip
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
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Local Hero
Is there not a metal bracket attched to the dash,I'm not sure if screwed or riveted but remove that and you will have another 1" or so..
On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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Old Timer
It fits okay with the bracket in, but how do you mount it to the bracket?
Whip
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
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Newbie
the_whip said
It fits okay with the bracket in, but how do you mount it to the bracket?
Think I might try and make something tomorrow.. ill let you know how I get on 👍🏼
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Local Hero
They dont forgot the bracket it's just a spacer to ensure heat sink works. Add a bit off rubber there and should stop moving. The head unit should have a metal cage which you tab to fit first dunno 4" 100mm of the head unit into dash. See if I can find a picture. To help. ..
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1550755/Pioneer-Sph-10bt.html?page=2#
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1550755/Pioneer-Sph-10bt.html?page=2#
On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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Old Timer
Yeah, I have the cage. It just doesn't mount very securely to the flimsy bit of dash plastic.
Please do
Simon Hancock said
Think I might try and make something tomorrow.. ill let you know how I get on 👍🏼
Please do
Whip
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
/wip/
Noun - Car
When the steering wheel was first put into use in automobiles, it was called the whip. The term has now been generalised to classify any automobile.
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