VW Golf GTi MK1 Restoration

[tyrrell]

Fantastic work as always love this thread keep up the good work, I did an apprenticeship when 16 at a VW dealer used to spend my lunch hours sitting in brand new MK 1 golf GTI's dreaming of owning one lol

[JollyGrnMonster]

Very nice.

Keep up the hard work

[The Highway Man]

TROOPER88 said:

The Highway Man said:

More space for the next project then?

Think I need a break!

There is a Tvr Chimaera in there at the moment for sale

Sorry, a bit out of my price bracket, I'm driving a 10 year old Primera with 160,000 miles which cost me £350!

[Ranger 6]

TROOPER88 said:

Ranger 6 said:

Just an observation - I'm surprised you've gone to all the trouble and expense of the new bushes, powder coating etc and then put the old dampers back on? Surely they're not expensive to replace in the grand scheme of things?

The dampers are all in good condtion and are actually blistein or equivalent so are not the originals.

If parts work and are in good condition there is absolutely no point in changing them.....

I quite agree, the right assessment is crucial in keeping costs in check on these projects.

[The Highway Man]

Any update on this Troops old bean?

[TROOPER88]

The Highway Man said:

Any update on this Troops old bean?

Hi Guys
So sorry it has been so long!!!

Slowly I have been working on the Golf and have made good progress.

I will take some pictures and upload them this week.

The past week or so I have been trying to get the car started! I wired in the bare minimum just so that I could hear it running but it did not go well.

It would turn over but would not fire.

Today I purchased a new starter motor and this did the trick! The old must have failed as it was not spinning fast enough to produce enough of a vacuum to raise the diaphragm in the fuel metering head.

The next couple of weeks will hopefully see a lot happen inc:

All lights fitted and wired in
The braking system completed, I will purchase all new lines, discs and calipers.
The screens re-fitted
Front seats and lower dash trim
Bumpers etc

Tbh there is not a huge amount left!

Cheers

[BossHogg]

Thanks for the update.

[BossHogg]

Meant to ask, with your username, are you an ex tankie by any chance that started training in 1988?

[rhysmoreton]

Looking beautiful! keep it up!

[BossHogg]

Still waiting for new photos troops old bean.

[mdianuk]

Looking forward to more updates soon, keen to know what it is looking like now...and whether it will then be for sale

[TROOPER88]

So sorry guys!!

Ok, unfortunately I split up with my partner at the back end of last year.

I have now had to purchase a new property which required total refurbishment so the Golf has been on the back burner!

I now need to get it finished and sold as I need the money!! If I was offered a decent price I would even consider selling it as it is.....

Whats left to do:

Connect brakes up and fit new discs, pads and hoses
Get the glazing company out to fit the screens
Fit seats and a few interior trim panels
Get the wheels refurbished and new tyres fitted
Fit radiator mounting bits
Fit back bumper
Fit all lights
A few other bits and pieces.....

MOT and sell!!

I have just been contacted by Brooklands (Historics) that are looking for cars for their Auction in August so I may think on that. They sold an Audi RS2 for me 6 months ago so it could be an option.

I plan on carrying on with it next week so will update with pictures as I go.
The engine is now in and running really well.

Cheers Paul

[neilbauer]

Sorry to hear about your split and the car having to be sold, I have greatly enjoyed your build threads and hope there is another one day.

[mdianuk]

TROOPER88 said:

I now need to get it finished and sold as I need the money!! If I was offered a decent price I would even consider selling it as it is.....

I'll be interested in purchasing, but it would require the car to be finished, as I know if it was left for me to do, it would never happen

[mk1fan]

Must resist.

[Actus Reus]

What sort of money (ballpark) would the finished car go for out of interest?

[TROOPER88]

Actus Reus said:

What sort of money (ballpark) would the finished car go for out of interest?

Hi
I would guess at anywhere between 5 and 8k?

[Actus Reus]

Kind of inline with my thoughts - looks absolutely superb so far. If you do sell, mention it on here please, just in case . Good luck with whatever you decide to do with it.

[BossHogg]

Sorry to hear about your split, so you've lost that fantastic workshop/garage set up? Bet that stings!!!

[TROOPER88]

Hi
All the work in the following pictures was completed a few months ago.

I did a bit last weekend where I installed brand new copper brake lines.

Now you are up to date when I start cracking on again properly (next week) I will update with pictures much more frequently.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Unfortunately I will really need the cash so the Golf will be sold as soon as it is completed

I may even put an advert on e-bay now with a link to the thread and state 'open to offers now for when complete'

Cheers.































As you can see there are lots of new bits! The headlining looks good, all new decals and boot vinyl.