after running around in mondern cars it was time to get all retro again, so heres my new 81 mk1 golf gti ;D
an ebay find with much promise, but as usual some bits are not quite right!
the car has had an engine rebuild, pretty much new bodywork all round and a window out spray job in its original black.
all this was true except the chap failed to mention the spray job was done by his dad in a chicken shed!
the paint work looks like it hasnt had it final cut and polish but will need redoing anyway! some pics:
needs grille painting
proper mint interior with new headlining and carpet!
this is how dull the paint is
quick experiment with 2000 grit wet and dry, cutting compound and polish
didnt come out too bad! only problem is the paint is so thin is has rubbed through it but i knew it would need a respray anyway
backbox is shot too, had to drive for 2 hours home with it sounding like a V8 on open pipes!
an ebay find with much promise, but as usual some bits are not quite right!
the car has had an engine rebuild, pretty much new bodywork all round and a window out spray job in its original black.
all this was true except the chap failed to mention the spray job was done by his dad in a chicken shed!
the paint work looks like it hasnt had it final cut and polish but will need redoing anyway! some pics:
needs grille painting
proper mint interior with new headlining and carpet!
this is how dull the paint is
quick experiment with 2000 grit wet and dry, cutting compound and polish
didnt come out too bad! only problem is the paint is so thin is has rubbed through it but i knew it would need a respray anyway
backbox is shot too, had to drive for 2 hours home with it sounding like a V8 on open pipes!
