Retro Ben
Part of things
1982 VW Jetta CL
Posts: 52
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Aug 24, 2006 18:50:53 GMT
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Really want to get back behind the wheel of a Mk1 Scirocco again and have had this car for two years. Bought it for spairs for my old car, but it was really too good to break. Thoughout about selling it a few times, but everytime I go to my folks house (where I keep it) I keep thinking "I would really like to get her back on the road again". And all these ideas that "vw" keeps coming up with on here are really not helping ! Here she is:  she looks OK in this shot but follow this link for the other photos and tell me if you think she is too far gone please. www.raleighchopper.co.uk/rocco.htmCheers guys. Ben |
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Last Edit: Aug 24, 2006 18:55:57 GMT by Retro Ben
1971 VW Beetle (scrapped)
1971 VW Beetle (sold)
1984 VW Polo mk2 (scrapped)
1979 VW Type 2 “Viking”(sold)
1982 Golf Driver mk1 (sold)
1979 VW Scirocco mk1 GLS (sold)
1981 VW Scirocco mk1 GLS (sold)
1980 VW Type 25 “Devon” (for sale)
2007 VW Jetta SE
1982 VW Jetta mk1 CL
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Aug 24, 2006 19:30:17 GMT
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Hmmm, it does look a bit crusty around the edges, however, it's a MkI 'rocco with, I assume (looking at the shots) the early dash, so it's almost certainly worth thinking about restoring. Price up new panels from Eurocarparts and GSF - that's what's likely to make or break the project.
As I recall, the main killer for all MkI Golf based cars is the tunnel in which the rear axle runs - something to do with the cost of a complete rear end strip and the very poor access to replace rotten metal.
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Last Edit: Aug 24, 2006 20:29:34 GMT by twinspark
Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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Aug 24, 2006 20:12:28 GMT
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Doesn't look so bad to me. Make your mind up quick though or it will be too late, and you will be guilty of its downfall! At least blatter some waxoil on it for the time being.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Aug 24, 2006 21:09:00 GMT
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I think that's perfectly saveable. A lot of it is cosmetic by the looks of it, so getting an MOT shouldn't be a big deal (in theory anyway) Definitely try and save it!  |
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Check the front bulkhead (both sides) as it bends under to join front floor pan and see if rotten (drivers footwell okay?), also what are bottom of door pillars like? Sill seam where it joins floor can 'vanish' in places with rust and while poking arround sill area see if rear of sill is rotten next continue poking arround rear part of sill to see if 'closing' panel on inside behind sill has rotted. ...And then decide how much welding you wish to do  |
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Last Edit: Aug 25, 2006 7:35:16 GMT by Jack
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don't look too bad to me. There are some panels on ebay right now, you wont get any new! Join the scirocco register, very helpfull. Looks nice, shame about the roof though  |
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Aug 25, 2006 10:33:27 GMT
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Aug 25, 2006 10:37:23 GMT
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I've seen much worse saved. Get on the case before it really is too late, i.e . NOW ! |
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Retro Ben
Part of things
1982 VW Jetta CL
Posts: 52
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Aug 25, 2006 10:38:46 GMT
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1971 VW Beetle (scrapped)
1971 VW Beetle (sold)
1984 VW Polo mk2 (scrapped)
1979 VW Type 2 “Viking”(sold)
1982 Golf Driver mk1 (sold)
1979 VW Scirocco mk1 GLS (sold)
1981 VW Scirocco mk1 GLS (sold)
1980 VW Type 25 “Devon” (for sale)
2007 VW Jetta SE
1982 VW Jetta mk1 CL
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Aug 25, 2006 10:47:16 GMT
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Maybe they ended, there was a sill or two, and a floorpan repair i think. Theres a pair of wings too, search europe.
I saw that car, but at the time i was looking for a complete donor vehicle i could drive home, ill still go that way if possible.
So, this is your other rocco is it?
It doesnt look too bad, looks like rear arches, rear valance and bottom of front wings. You could make panels for all those, i rarely buy repair panels.
Floors and sills look ok in your pics.
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Aug 25, 2006 10:48:54 GMT
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At least if your saving the car you don't have to be too precious with it, especially as it has the sunroof fitted.
I really want to pull the arches on mine but i cant bring myself to do it.
Fix it up, pull the arches, slam it and have some fun ;D
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Mike D
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,197
Club RR Member Number: 57
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Aug 25, 2006 16:34:21 GMT
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looks pretty save-able to me hadrian list these panels too, so you stand a fighting chance! VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO (74-11/81) 91-22-282 TOP SUSPENSION PLATE R/H 91-22-283 TOP SUSPENSION PLATE L/H 91-22-372 CHASSIS RPR BY REAR AXLE R/H 91-22-373 CHASSIS RPR BY REAR AXLE L/H 91-22-538 FUEL FILLER PANEL 91-22-720 OIL SUMP GASKET FOR 91-22-725 91-22-725 OIL SUMP 91-51-006 SILL >8/77 R/H 91-51-007 SILL >8/77 L/H 91-51-260 BONNET 91-51-286 FRONT WING MOUNTING PANEL R/H 91-51-287 FRONT WING MOUNTING PANEL L/H 91-51-506 REAR WHEEL ARCH 2DR >8/77 R/H 91-51-507 REAR WHEEL ARCH 2DR >8/77 L/H Mike |
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Aug 25, 2006 16:39:43 GMT
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You gotta save it mate,early model with chrome handles and a webasto sunroof does it for me!
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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