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Feb 24, 2011 22:26:27 GMT
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well heres the old boat i bought at the end of january last year,    i got it as a partially stripped car with endless bits missing from it, bought purely for the solid shell as ive always wanted to have a mk1 with a g60 engine under the bonnet after a few of weekends messing and a lot of parts sourcing, its now in 1 piece and running, the 2.0l 8v oettinger lump will most likely end up in the black cabby but this is how she sits now.    should be on the road this summer. hope you like, Karl. |
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Ian
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Nice, the best colour as well! Just get those nasty wheels changed!!
Plans sound good, love the sound of a g60
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Feb 25, 2011 14:58:19 GMT
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that looks like a solid shell bud. Currently looking for a tin top mk1 gti myself  |
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2011 14:58:34 GMT by blue
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Feb 25, 2011 17:41:59 GMT
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yes mars red is the one to have, i was looking for a red or black car after selling my really tidy red mk1 about 8 years ago, this is now my 14th mk1 tintop and this one is here to stay.
well I had to buy it, paid strong money for what it was but its a keeper, never been welded, doesnt need welding, straight chassis legs, solid as a rock, its the ideal base for a project really. Karl
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guys it just shows how busy i am at the moment when i have to book a day 6 weeks in advance to get some time on the mk1!, 2nd weekend in june should see it with all the work needed to finish and on the road, happy days
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Jul 10, 2011 11:50:42 GMT
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2nd weekend in june went out the window!, just a few mundane jobs done but took this pic as it will warm the belly of any golf lover  my faded one, a tidy 2.0l 16v converted mk1 on the other ramp and the twin engined mk2 project behind that. good times! |
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Jul 10, 2011 16:38:37 GMT
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looking good mate! just picked up a 5 door, 1.3L, mk1 golf rabbit from fleabay for £350! will be keeping an eye on this one  |
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Jul 10, 2011 19:45:10 GMT
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nice one, let me know if you need any bits and bobs for it as i have a fair few mk1 bits in the garage, also i might be picking up another 83 gti in the week but its for breaking only as its as rotton as a carrot
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Jul 10, 2011 20:46:13 GMT
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cheers mate, will bear that in mind! prob a few things i need to get like drivers seat and back rest from the rear seat as there pretty beat up! any nice wide wheels by any chance? lowering kit?  |
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Jul 10, 2011 21:00:20 GMT
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mine has koni top adjustables on which will be coming off when i pick up some decent coilovers, a mate has a set of 14x8 borbet t's with good matching tyres on, has offered them to me for £400 but i fancy getting hold of a set of ronal r15's for mine.
i can pass you his number if borbet t's are your thing. Karl
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Jul 10, 2011 21:09:54 GMT
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nah I'm good thanks mate, not my cup of tea lol thanks for the offer though! will keep you in mind if i need any other parts though
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Aug 13, 2011 19:38:17 GMT
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nearly done now, failed the MOT on a steering rack boot and a couple of bulbs, the fueling is miles out so needs adjusting but thats not the end of the world how the mk1 sits now  |
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Aug 13, 2011 22:08:38 GMT
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That is a lovely looking car in excellent condition. Mars red is my favourite colour on the Mk1 Golf. Is it the original paint? - It is superb.
David
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Aug 14, 2011 12:25:25 GMT
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its not origonal paint unfortunately, looks like it has had a blowover at some point in its life, the wings are replacement items too and i have had to change the bootlid for a good one as the origonal one was rotten, also the bonnet was dented so i have replaced that also.
for a 28yr old car its in good condition, it needs a rear panel as its a bit poor and both outer sills replacing as a previous owner has jacked it up wrong and crushed the front sections of the sill. its never been welded though and the chassis legs are all straight so this one is a keeper.
Karl
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Aug 14, 2011 21:09:21 GMT
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that looks very nice I had a silver mk1 golf gti a while ago and I was impressed how solid they felt and how nice they drove too .
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Aug 28, 2011 11:04:00 GMT
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right my fuelling issues are down to a rust in the tank due to a rusty filler neck, its all taxed and tested and road legal now and driving it around has pretty much confirmed the rusty neck issues.
going to pull the tank off and clean it out, fit a new filler neck and change the fuel filter to see if thats gets me somewhere, hopefully it hasnt got past the filter and clogged up the metering head and WUR etc, fingers crossed
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Sept 4, 2011 21:48:40 GMT
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yep guys, definately a rusty filler neck, i don't think they are supposed to be see through!  |
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Dec 11, 2011 20:29:06 GMT
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and then there were 2  the new one will be ripped to bits over the xmas break |
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Dec 11, 2011 23:12:07 GMT
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Miss my Mk1's, I SHOULD'NT REALLY LOOK AT THIS THREAD ANYMORE, ITS MAKING ME WANT ANOTHER ONE......ahh curse word sorry bout the shouting!
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Sig pic too big!
83 MK1 Golf 1.3 Driver-sold
83 Mk1 Golf GTI Pirelli-sold
95 BMW 520i Individual-sold
94 BMW 525i Sport-R.I.P
04 Audi A4 1.9TDI 130-55mpg:)
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Dec 11, 2011 23:17:04 GMT
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I want that oettinger lump! (even though I've just stuck a 1600 Kjet in my mk1 cab lol)
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