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Sept 10, 2021 18:07:26 GMT
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Classic mk2 rust but at least you knew you'd find more went you went digging. I’ve had a few and, although they weren’t as old at the time, I was fully prepared for 30 year old rust issues. I was hopeful that it wasn’t as bad as it was, but at least I was ready for it. There’s still a lot that needs to be done, but this was one of the more pressing areas due to knowing what it can hide. There is a section of bubbles along the front scuttle that are quite bad too, but budget wasn’t there to cover this on the same visit once the level of work required here. I might look to get that done in the meantime, otherwise I’ll just keep trying to save for a full restoration job. If I can do some of the areas that would help at least. |
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1990 VW Golf GTI 16V ballbagbagins
@ballbagbagins
Club Retro Rides Member 164
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Sept 10, 2021 18:54:23 GMT
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The underseal may also have some hide some rust.
I speak from personal experience.
Regardless, you've got a lovely example there.
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Sept 10, 2021 19:11:47 GMT
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Sept 15, 2021 20:00:36 GMT
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And now with the colour back on the rear quarter, just waiting for me to pay the bill and pick it up. Can’t wait for the weekend!  Next run will be down to Silverstone for the BTCC, then it’s back into the garage for me to strip the interior, sort out any spots I find and learn to weld! Fun winter ahead! |
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aero
Part of things
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Sept 16, 2021 13:38:02 GMT
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Peach of a motor. I used to own an identical car and colour but twas an Oettinger conversion. Loved that car even though it was pretty grotty.
Good luck with yours
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Sept 16, 2021 15:11:21 GMT
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does look superb, i'd love another one, but it would need a lot of power to keep up with all these modern TDis etc
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Apr 15, 2022 19:31:28 GMT
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Long time no update… I’ve had this tucked away in the garage all winter and dragged it out about a month ago for a local meet. It’s now time to pull my finger out and do a few things. I know there’s a few surface scabs in the boot floor that need a quick going over, and as the seats need a bit of a re-dye I thought I’d whip the rear bench out and check the floor under there too. There’s quite a few spots that I need to tickle up with the grinder before it all goes back together so I can see myself running as a two-seater for a while. Seat-wise though, that was an easy win today. A bottle of Kaps prep and leather dye have been sat in the garage for a while now waiting to be used, and as the sun was shining it seemed a good day to do it…. Before;   After prep;  And after 3 coats of black dye;   Tomorrow or Sunday that will get a good slathering of conditioner to try and feed it before putting it to the side and attacking the fronts…  |
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Apr 15, 2022 21:36:29 GMT
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Nice work,
Beautiful interior, (& car,)
That really is a stunning colour,
Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport
BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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