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volkenstein the cabby of many peices

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small/quick restoration

I trial fitted it before painting the car so went on easy with the correct clips
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also fitted a new chin spoiler was gonna go for the gti duckbill but its that low it would get ripped off and I like the look of the smaller cl spoiler
I was surpised to see the original holes in the sill were still their so fitting was a price of wee
must say the parts came from vw heritage and are good quality and fit very well for the money

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next up will be the bumpers I guess
but need to buy some wether it be vw heritage or second hand originals
anybody had the repro ones recently
or got some bumpers for sale give us a shout

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new bumper arrived today from euro car
nice condition
all four wheels are painted
nearly ready for road now
shame ive got to sell it now  :'(

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cleaned the wur today and ordered new dizzy cap and leads plus coil

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this is costing more than I thought
its the small parts that add up but ive on got front bumper and windscreen to buy now
its like I'm talking to myself posting on here  :lol:
night then kev yeah night mate

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more pics of it built up nearly ready for the road

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been out for a blast tonight it goes like a bat now
new screen to fit tomoz and then try to sort this rear bumper from heritage load of crud bumper

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If you're fitting the screen yourself I'll be interested in some pictures of the process and advice. Mine's cracked and needs replacing  :thumbs:

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volkenstein the cabby of many peices

Nice work mate! I’m sure you’ll end up with a much nicer car! The small parts certainly add up!


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ConvictGTI-No.1983EW said


If you're fitting the screen yourself I'll be interested in some pictures of the process and advice. Mine's cracked and needs replacing  :thumbs:

hi there
ive fitted it today took all of 30mins start to finish glass was in 10mins
real easy if you go slow take it easy
you need the right rope tool to get the seal over the frame with the right tool its pop
you could just use rope I guess 6mm diameter should do it

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Joe90k said

Nice work mate! I’m sure you’ll end up with a much nicer car! The small parts certainly add up!


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thanks joe
its been worth it as it looks real good and goes even better

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ConvictGTI-No.1983EW said


If you're fitting the screen yourself I'll be interested in some pictures of the process and advice. Mine's cracked and needs replacing  :thumbs:

no pics of fitting just a before and after shot
but can talk you through it my screen cost just £65 collection only
1.first remove wipers completely
2.peel the seal back from inside while firmly pushing screen out work steady all the way round
3.clean the frame and repair repaint if nes
4.use plenty of fairy liquid on the frame
5.soak the rubber seal in hot water and liquid for 20 mins
6.totally clean the rubber seal
7.put the screen on a large table and fit the screen seal all the way on
8. lube up the seal where it will sit on the frame with fairy
9.get your rope 5mm or 6 mm diameter thread it in the groove on the seal where the frame will sit all way round
10.get a mate list in postion get mate to apply slight pressure from outside and tell him to keep the window in place
11.from inside take hold of rope and gently pull so the seal pops over the frame pull the rope slowly while your mate follows you round applying slight pressure
12 bobs your auntie it should be in now
13.check its sitting inside the frame nice all way round
like with most things more lube the better
be warned though too much pressure and the screen can crack
best left to a pro if your not sure
 


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Excellent!

Its Melbourne Cup long weekend in Victoria, Australia and I've been waiting for some settled weather so I can swap the screen out.

Looks like Tuesday will be the day. :thumbs:

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Had the gti out for a blast and a photo shoot :thumbs:
heres the results
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I think it looks great now not bad for a quick restro :lol:
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if anyones interested it could be up forsale shortly

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so ive bought the front badges the chrome roundel and gti grill badges
have been searching for the back ones as mine where warn and previous owner had removed the chrome from them being a  black car black badges looked t stickers
so ive found a guy selling lazer cut stickers to go over your existing badges
heres the results
 

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