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1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma

loudandproud205 Posted a lot Boost leak Posts: 1,047	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma loudandproud205 @loudandproud205
	Jan 30, 2013 0:05:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have this to come when I finally decide to start mine. My boot floor has got small holes nearly from one side to the other so am expecting the worst.
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simes Part of things Posts: 734	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma simes @simes
	Jan 30, 2013 11:51:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Keep up the hard work!
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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 1, 2013 22:22:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I am starting to feel that progress is being made spent this week welding holes and welding drivers side innerwings into position still have engine mount to fit and wheelarch guard may do this over weekend. I'm going to finish stripping passenger wheel arch of underseal so may start welding panels into this side I really happy with progress as I have never welded or done anything like this. It is so nice to see the drivers side repaired with no rot.


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Davenger Club Retro Rides Member It's only metal Posts: 7,272 Club RR Member Number: 140	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma Davenger @dminifreak Club Retro Rides Member 140
	Feb 1, 2013 22:38:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	90's tastic! Really looking forward to seeing more progress
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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 2, 2013 13:12:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Drivers side now complete and have made a start on pinning passenger side up.


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flyingphil Posted a lot Posts: 2,486	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma flyingphil @flyingphil
	Feb 2, 2013 13:28:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good work - we all started with rubbish looking welds but you quickly learn and pick up tips from others. Good to see some younger enthusiasts into cars!!


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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,825	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma Mark @hoobs
	Feb 3, 2013 18:35:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good work fella. Gonna be so rewarding once finished.
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cavboy80 Part of things Posts: 374	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma cavboy80 @cavboy80
	Feb 3, 2013 18:52:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks like an interesting 'repair' there using screws and a plate. Jan 26, 2013 17:05:45 GMT juttie205 said:
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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 3, 2013 21:32:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I know shocking isnt it but thats long gone , The headlight panel was also patched up with fiberglass.


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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 11, 2013 21:36:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Progress has been a little slow of late due to work and the pending arrival of my 2nd child but a small amount has been done I have continued to strip passenger wheel arch of underseal also carried out repairs to the passenger innerwings. I have now pinned passenger innerwings up and pinned headlight panel into what could be its final position so nice to see the front of the car coming together at last. Its now going to be a matter of when I have time that the front will be welded up then can seam seal and prime the front end heres a few pics of progress.


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enginewizard1969 Part of things Posts: 134	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma enginewizard1969 @enginewizard1969
	Feb 12, 2013 18:41:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looking good fella
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Brigsy Part of things Posts: 617	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma Brigsy @brigsy
	Feb 15, 2013 13:16:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Top work mate!
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micrat South East Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :) Posts: 1,176	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma micrat @micrat
	Feb 17, 2013 18:20:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Brilliant! These are the types of car i lusted over at like 15, itching to get on the road in something with wide arches, wide wheels, lairy paint and vents everywhere! Nice to see one being given some tlc!


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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 18, 2013 14:22:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the comments hoping wont be too long before it can go back on wheels then I can make rotating stand and carry out repairs to rear arches, floor and sills.


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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Feb 27, 2013 12:14:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Time for a small update as due to work offshore and a newborn taking time up I have managed to squeeze some garage time in and have managed to weld passenger side inner wing into position still have welds to clean up as I ran out of sanding belts. I have tacked bottom cross member into position and have place headlight panel on car and am happy to say it lines up so next up is to weld up some redundant holes on headlight panel. I'm on holiday next week so I'm hoping to have panel welded up and finish stripping engine bay so its ready for priming, I may even get it back on its wheels next week so can move it out of garage so I can have a good tidy up.


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greencloverleafpat Part of things restoring a wide body alfasud ti. Posts: 726	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma greencloverleafpat @greencloverleafpat
	Feb 28, 2013 18:23:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice car look forward to seeing this finished. i used to have a 5 turbo with dimma kits years ago got loads of attention. also just aquired a alfasud ti with wide kit on as well .
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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Mar 11, 2013 20:43:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The first milestone has been reached and that is the front end is complete bar doing the seam sealing and priming really happy how this turned out due to this being my first attempt I hoping to have car on its wheels in nest few days then can move onto other parts of the car.


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owen Part of things Posts: 287	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma owen @owen
	Mar 11, 2013 22:16:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Now thats a tidy job your doing there A genuine item is allways worth the effort of saving.


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juttie205 Part of things Posts: 116	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma juttie205 @juttie205
	Mar 12, 2013 16:03:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Spent today getting the car back on its wheels and getting it out of the garage for a tidy up also took the time to remove wiring loom and had quick check of floor and I can see atleast 3 places that will require some welding but there maybe more but wont know till I get car on spit and strip underseal off.


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tubthumper Part of things Posts: 610	1988 205 gti - Genuine Dimma tubthumper @tubthumper
	Mar 12, 2013 20:45:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great job there mate, and it's always a boost to a project once the wheels are back on, and you can move it about.


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