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Title: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 09 May 2011, 16:43: I recently sold my Mk3 Gti and acquired this for the price of 4 new tyres :wink:, the guy needed to get it out of where it was stored and had nowhere for it so for a few hundred quid it was mine, its an American spec, Canadian import to Ireland, 1987 1.8 16valve,
spotless shell, with no rust, the engine needs finishing and the wiring tidied up under the dash, its quirky and i think a keeper...

anyway c+c's welcome

thanks
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00392.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00373.jpg)
needs a bit of a clean inside
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00381.jpg)
engine needs assembled/finished
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00387.jpg)
4 corners,
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00394.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00376.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00379.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00378.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 09 May 2011, 16:46: from what i can see these are the main differences to the irish/uk specced cars, im sure theres more , i only have it a few days....i think it should also have jetta headlamps and grille, time will tell
air con
power steering ??
half leather interior
side markers on the wings
catalytic converter
the side moulgings
door cards
black headliner
factory tinted black glass
central locking
bumpers
rear fog light under the bumper
the clocks
the centre caps on the wheels

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00390.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00389.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00395.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00372.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00374.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00370.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 09 May 2011, 16:48: Looking forward to seeing where this goes. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: nige_s on 09 May 2011, 16:49: Cracking little project that fella.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2011, 20:13: Hi and welcome :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: dan_apps on 09 May 2011, 20:18: looks good that! welcome :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Lewy on 09 May 2011, 20:19: Good find.

Watching!
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Thom89 on 10 May 2011, 02:16: Hello, and welcome to the Forum :cool: :cool:
Interesting project...

Thom
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 11 May 2011, 22:03: Starting to look a little more complete now, i'm waiting for a manifold gasket and nuts, a set of HT leads, and by the look of the bottom pic it needs a rad aswell.....
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00415.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00416.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Sam on 12 May 2011, 10:16: Bonjour, welcome to the forum :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 19 May 2011, 18:19: grille trial fitted then the front end removed and new front panel, lights and grille fitted, needs a new bonnet as the current 1 is bent at the front, i will line everything up properly once i source 1.....

MORE TO FOLLOW
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC004521-1.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00453.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00458.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00457.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 19 May 2011, 19:42: This needs a dub rides thread.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Horney on 19 May 2011, 20:11: My lord this is full of awesome. Check out those snowflakes with center caps, they're amazing!

Nick
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: lordbigfoot on 20 May 2011, 18:17: thats cool ! :cool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: rolty_gti on 21 May 2011, 09:28: hi and welcome mate,cool project car,looking forward to seeing the progress :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 21 May 2011, 12:03: thanks for the comments lads, im slowly getting little bits and pieces together to get it running
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: dom on 21 May 2011, 23:34: Welcome :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 23 May 2011, 17:26: Had a go at the front seats, and got the rears removed "THEN THE POXY RAIN CAME" :laugh:

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00334-1.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00490.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00489.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00488.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00494.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00491.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: lemski on 23 May 2011, 18:37: Nice and welcome
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Len on 24 May 2011, 13:31: Welcome.

Is this a Rabbit?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 24 May 2011, 13:33: American Mk2 GTIs weren't called golfs or rabbits, they were just GTIs.

Same with the MK5.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 24 May 2011, 17:17: Quote from: Len on 24 May 2011, 13:31
Welcome.

Is this a Rabbit?

No just a mk2 Gti sold in America, exported to Canada, and imported to Ireland
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 24 May 2011, 17:20: (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00517.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00516.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00515.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00514.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00513.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00511.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00510.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00509.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00508.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 24 May 2011, 17:22: (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00507.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00506.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00505.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00504.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00502.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00501.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00500.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Horney on 24 May 2011, 19:18: Good work!

nick
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 25 May 2011, 22:15: The bonded windscreen
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00527.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00526.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00524.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00529.jpg)

Not great pics of the headcloth but it is textured black which was also pointed out was unusual, along with a few other things such as the high level 3rd brake light, rear beam, and there are points under the car which resemble towing eyes for jigging should it be involved in a bang,
the material
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00522.jpg)
interior view
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00523.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 26 May 2011, 17:05: armour door plates, i also cleaned the flaky paint off the door handle covers to reveal a nice chrome effect B)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00535.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00534.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 30 May 2011, 18:18: cant get over how easy the sunroof was to open and how clean the channels are
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00561.jpg)

side marker in the U.S. lights
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00566.jpg)

Number plate lights work
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00565.jpg)

Twin bulb rear lights are a nice touch
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00569.jpg)

Reverse lights work
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00567.jpg)

Pulled down the sunvisor and this popped down, i wonder what that was for :ph34r:
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00563.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00564.jpg)

Nice Ass
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00559.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Lewy on 31 May 2011, 18:11: So Jealous.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Andy! on 31 May 2011, 18:22: Yep, feelin' this ride man, the seats in particular are schweet. Where are you and this motor located, will we be seeing this in the flesh at any shows or meets?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 31 May 2011, 18:32: Thanks lads, unfortunately i'm in Ireland, cant see myself getting to the uk this year, but maybe next year alright
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Andy! on 31 May 2011, 20:58: Doh! Should have spotted that, nevermind pal its one for me to keep an eye on anyway.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Gavv8 on 31 May 2011, 21:54: I would imagine there would be a lot of interest in the uk, interesting car and a real find.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 07 June 2011, 14:30: I managed to pick up a bonnet in the right colour, thanks to Tom(jetta gtd) on vagdrivers, i will line it up properly when i have someone to give me a hand as i fitted it on my own....It should come up ok with a bit of a polish and wax, the main thing is it's straight and undamaged....I also have to fit the grill mesh to the vents in the bonnet
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00612.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00611.jpg)

The old bonnet wasnt too healthy looking underneath or on the surface
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00614.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00616.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 14 June 2011, 22:25: something to keep it company on the driveway B) 1990 Silver Grey metallic 8valve with a poop engine
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00634.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00623.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00622.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00621.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Horney on 14 June 2011, 22:26: Oh my. Silver MKII's are awesome. I hate you right now.

nick
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 14 June 2011, 23:05: Quote from: Horney on 14 June 2011, 22:26
Oh my. Silver MKII's are awesome. I hate you right now.

nick

Sorry Nick :cry:

Simon :tongue:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 14 June 2011, 23:36: Perfect driveway. Well done mate.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 June 2011, 09:35: You need to get yourself a Dub Rides thread, this will be a very popular thread! :cool:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=45.0
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 June 2011, 10:16: Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 15 June 2011, 09:35
You need to get yourself a Dub Rides thread, this will be a very popular thread! :cool:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=45.0

^^^^This and a project thread in MK2 Projects.. I missed all of this until now as it's only in the welcome section and warrants a proper project section. I'm all for quirky and different and yours is definitely that.

Keep us posted fella this is a great find and project.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: tech1889 on 14 July 2011, 17:44: update goes here..
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jay on 14 July 2011, 20:45: Doh!

(http://xbradtc.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/facepalm.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 20:07: At last I can update this thanks to jv, cheers for moving it and pm'ing me John.....

I was just out having a quick look around it and came across these numbers and stamps in the recess that the boot lid closes into, it seems it was manufactured in Mexico, and would i be right in thinking the other stamp is a production number ? it just gets more interesting the more i look around it :)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/productionnumber2.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/productionnumber.jpg)

She doesnt scrub up too badly for a car that last saw the road in 1996 (looks good from a distance B) ), im hoping to get her running this week all going well, seeing as the silver 1 is gone i have a few quid to throw at her, and im sure like a typical woman she'll have no problem in spending it for me :lol:

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00759.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00750.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00751.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00748.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00764.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00762.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00744.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00760.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 20:09: Finally got it out of the driveway today after finding the mysterious missing key

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00774.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00775.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00776.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00777.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00778.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00779.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00780.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00781.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 20:10: Fitted a new Coil, Plug Leads, Dizzy Cap and Rotor Arm and coaxed it into life, didnt want to run it too long as theres no coolant in the system, but it runs, now to fit the new rad

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/th_MOV00800.jpg) (http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/?action=view&current=MOV00800.mp4)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/th_MOV00798.jpg) (http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/?action=view&current=MOV00798.mp4)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/th_MOV00797.jpg) (http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/?action=view&current=MOV00797.mp4)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 20:11: 191-121-251/C Radiator 675mm 8/83-10/91 Mk2 GTi 8/16 valve with aircon
191-121-101/AB Water hose, rad top hose, Golf Mk2 Gti 16v with air con.
027-198-012/H Head gasket set 16v 02/86-10/91
191-121-051/E Water hose rad to water pump Golf Mk2 1.6/D/TD/1.8
027-109-119/A Timing Belt, Golf Mk2 16v 2/86-10/91
051-109-243 Cambelt tensioner, Golf Mk2 Gti 16v/ Corrado 2.0 16v
026-121-010 Waterpump,complete, 1.6/1.8 Petrol 8/81> Diesel 4/82> 30MM

I will get the service bits, oil, filters, thermostat, water flange and head bolts locally, then I will look at the brakes and suspension, am I missing anything else from the list ?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 20:13: front end panels pretty much alligned now, it will all have to come back off to replace the rad and for serviceing, the bumper bar needs to come off again as im not completely happy with it, but atleast i know everything is straight and lines up properly thank god, I'm still on the look out for an early 7 slat mk2 Jetta grille if anyone has 1 they want to part with for beer tokens, bang me a P.M.

Simon
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00771.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00770.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00769.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00767.jpg)

And from "HUMBLE BEGINNINGS" :o
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00332.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00334.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00335.jpg)

To "THIS" so far B)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00744.jpg) (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00514.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00750.jpg)

THATS HOW SHE CURRENTLY SITS

More to follow, thanks for looking

Simon
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: seano7015 on 17 July 2011, 21:34: that is one proper tidy car!!! im green with envy!!!
will be keeping an eye on this one dude!!! :grin:
sean :cool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 23:04: You have anything in mind for this car, or are you keeping it standard?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 23:12: Quote from: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 23:04
You have anything in mind for this car, or are you keeping it standard?

Standard, coilover suspension and different wheels maybe, but thats it, its too rare and original to mess with
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 23:18: Good choice. :cool:

If you're thinking OEM+

http://fifteen52.us/shop-2/#ecwid:category=463424&mode=product&product=1622457 (http://fifteen52.us/shop-2/#ecwid:category=463424&mode=product&product=1622457)

:lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 23:26: Quote from: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 23:18
Good choice. :cool:

If you're thinking OEM+

http://fifteen52.us/shop-2/#ecwid:category=463424&mode=product&product=1622457 (http://fifteen52.us/shop-2/#ecwid:category=463424&mode=product&product=1622457)

:lipsrsealed:

I was thinking maybe polished porsche 928's
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 23:28: 928's are a personal favourite of mine, Cerys hard to go wrong with them.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 17 July 2011, 23:30: I must get someone to photoshop a set on for me.......

Feel free to photoshop wheels Guys, all suggestions of wheels will be looked at
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: brett on 18 July 2011, 08:40: just read your whole thread ,what a find.will b kepping eye on this one good work
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 09:19: Interesting car this, nice save. it's funny how many little differences there are compared to a Euro Spec.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 20 July 2011, 23:16: Sourced a grille at last in the uk on ED38 so happy days, it has a little crack to the side of 1 of the headlamps, nothing a little tip of the glue gun wont sort.......

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/IMG00165-20110720-2047.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/IMG00166-20110720-2047.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/IMG00167-20110720-2048-1.jpg)

hopefully it will look like this next week
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/Gtiiiiii.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 July 2011, 10:28: Nice find... same thing when I was sourcing a grille, only paid a tenner for mine but it had a slight split in the plastic around the ring for a headlight, was covered when headlights in so bit of hot glue to make sure it didn't get any worse, job done.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 21 July 2011, 10:59: It never rains but it pours, I got a text from a guy on my local forum to say he has 1 locally, so i will have 2 now, even better :grin:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 July 2011, 11:02: Quote from: Si-Ireland on 21 July 2011, 10:59
It never rains but it pours, I got a text from a guy on my local forum to say he has 1 locally, so i will have 2 now, even better :grin:

Bonus!... Yeah I spend so much time not being able to find something and then finding loads after I buy one. I hate i when thigs come up dead cheap and you either miss them or not in a position to buy them.

Just missed out on a mk1 golf chopped for a trailer for £43!
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 23 July 2011, 18:54: Swapped a Bonnet Bra
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/r.jpg)
Brought it home, removed the filler piece from another grille I had, stuck a flap wheel on my cordless and removed all of the paint to the bare metal, cleaned it down primed it and Aerosol painted it Tornado Red, stick it on and hey presto, "CORRECT GRILLE" B) Next thing to do is rub down and prime and paint the VW badge matte black ......

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00834.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00833.jpg)(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00832.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/miniireland/DSC00835.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: mk2 helper on 23 July 2011, 18:56: thats retro cool i like it
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 01:05: Looks odd to me only because it's US spec though. You've done well to keep it how it was made... A totally different OEM.

Have you not ever been tempted to put Euro gear on it?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 24 July 2011, 02:04: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 01:05
Looks odd to me only because it's US spec though.

Have you not ever been tempted to put Euro gear on it?

Keeping it totally original :cool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 02:13: Quote from: Si-Ireland on 24 July 2011, 02:04
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 01:05
Looks odd to me only because it's US spec though.

Have you not ever been tempted to put Euro gear on it?

Keeping it totally original :cool:

Fair play. :afro:

Trying to keep mine in era at least. :grin:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 27 July 2011, 21:04: Part of my order arrived from Big Boys Toys or as they are now known VW Heritage, The 675mm Rad for cars with Aircon, The Water Pump, and Timing Belt Tensioner, im still waiting for the Timing Belt, Alternator Belt, Power Steering Belt, Water Hoses, Thermostat, decided not to go at the headgasket for now, but it still may get done, thats all for now :)

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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 27 July 2011, 21:16: top work really like this makes me want a mk2 project :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:19: Quote from: dragongreengolfgti on 27 July 2011, 21:16
top work really like this makes me want a mk2 project :smiley:

Do it...... :wink:

Does this have air con?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Wayne on 28 July 2011, 09:22: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:19

Does this have air con?

Judging by the size of that rad, yes, it was standard on usa spec I believe, will need all the seals changing to cope with modern gas as well.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:28: Quote from: Wayne on 28 July 2011, 09:22
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:19

Does this have air con?

Judging by the size of that rad, yes, it was standard on usa spec I believe, will need all the seals changing to cope with modern gas as well.

Well he's already said its the rad for cars with aircon, just wasn't sure if it actually the rest of the gear fr it. Nice thing to have in a mk2! :cool:

I found a mk1 with aircon once, albeit retrofitted.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 25 August 2011, 19:50: still waiting on parts from BBT but this arrived yesterday
American plate, thanks to Trevor at Eireplates.com, just stuck on with double sided tape for photo, it was nice to see the boot lid hadnt been butchered when i took the original plate off :D
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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: DubFan on 26 August 2011, 13:40: That's incredibly clean under the plate, is that original still ?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 26 August 2011, 14:02: yes the whole car is totally original bar the bonnet which i sourced here in Ireland, its still as it came from America, never painted
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2011, 10:17: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:28
Well he's already said its the rad for cars with aircon, just wasn't sure if it actually the rest of the gear fr it.

Four speed fan is a dead giveaway:

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As are the huge pipes in the engine bay. :grin:

Like the project, don't like eighties VW US-style, especially the side stripes and the 14" wheels with balloon tyres!

Does it have a KR motor, or is it a lower compression engine than the KR and does the poor thing have a cat?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 August 2011, 10:38: very clean. Interesting how that ended up in the UK :nerd:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 13:23: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2011, 10:17
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2011, 09:28
Well he's already said its the rad for cars with aircon, just wasn't sure if it actually the rest of the gear fr it.

Four speed fan is a dead giveaway:

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As are the huge pipes in the engine bay. :grin:

Like the project, don't like eighties VW US-style, especially the side stripes and the 14" wheels with balloon tyres!

Does it have a KR motor, or is it a lower compression engine than the KR and does the poor thing have a cat?
the side stripes wheels and tyres all add to the 80's originality, and as for the engine it is indeed a KR with the strangulating cat, the wheels and suspension will be changed in time, but the stripe will stay as it adds to the quirkiness of it all....
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 13:25: Quote from: Mr Blue on 27 August 2011, 10:38
very clean. Interesting how that ended up in the UK :nerd:

its not in the UK mate its in Ireland
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2011, 18:12: Quote from: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 13:25
its not in the UK mate its in Ireland

Pedant. The question remains the same: how did a US spec Golf end up in Ireland?
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 18:46: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2011, 18:12
Quote from: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 13:25
its not in the UK mate its in Ireland

Pedant. The question remains the same: how did a US spec Golf end up in Ireland?

it belonged to a member of the band Bagatelle who bought it while on tour there in 1996 and had it shipped over, but never did anything else with it, so 15 years later when he had to get it out of the storage it was in, he had nowhere for it, i bought it from him without even seeing it, all i knew was it had a 16v engine and aircon, i was going to use it for parts, but was pleasently surprised when i went to view it......
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2011, 20:18: Quote from: Si-Ireland on 27 August 2011, 18:46
it belonged to a member of the band Bagatelle who bought it while on tour there in 1996 and had it shipped over, but never did anything else with it, so 15 years later when he had to get it out of the storage it was in, he had nowhere for it, i bought it from him without even seeing it, all i knew was it had a 16v engine and aircon, i was going to use it for parts, but was pleasently surprised when i went to view it......

That's the shizzle we wanted. :cool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 27 August 2011, 20:30: FYI

http://www.irishusa.com/bagatelle/
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 28 August 2011, 01:42: brilliant project keep it up :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 21 September 2011, 13:59: nothing much really done, im having trouble sourcing a 4th centre cap for the wheels sou I sourced a set of small centres for now, until i do eventually find 1....
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But
I came out to a shattered rear window Sunday morning, no sign of any stones on the ground or grass around the car, so im a little baffled as to what happened, i dont need this expense at the moment but hey ho
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Got a glass sorted local to me, anyway this is a job I dont want to have to do again in a hurry, ive done it before with mini rear windows, taking them out to cut holes in the rear shelf for speakers so I knew the principles of ropeing in glass, but of course when I went to look for my roll of builders twine it was nowhere to be found, so i had the tedious job of using 2 flat blade screwdrivers all the way around the rubber, but it went in without too much bother in the end,
excuse the bad photos they were taken on my phone , it was bright when I started and dark when I finished...... i have to get some proper rubber double sided tape for the high brake light, which i'll do at a later stage but atleast the car is secure and dry again....
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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: ramjet on 21 September 2011, 15:25: Nice project mate.There one similar color and spec from the US LHD and in Red..... Being kept alive by its owner.

Nice one..... :drool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 September 2011, 19:31: Bad luck with the glass! I hope some jelous runt didn't pop it!
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 29 August 2012, 21:32: FEW LITTLE UPDATES

JANUARY 2012
Just a small update, these arrived from the U.S. of A today, the order was processed on friday the 6th Jan and arrived 6 days later, im happy with that, they are New Old Stock and I owe Neilc a big Thank you for forwarding me the info on them, i'm still gathering small bits and pieces for this (i need fairly soon, rain tray, which maddad has for me, plastic trim for the door side of the driver seat, front bumper which im in negotiation for, windscreen seal which Glenn gave me the link for, thanks for that Glenn, and a few other small bits and pieces) so keep an eye here over the next few months as it will be coming together, and hopefully it will be out this summer, I had a couple of messages both here and Edition asking me would I sell it ? maybe after the summer when its complete but not for now !!! :blink: ,

thanks for looking,

more to follow,

Simon
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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 29 August 2012, 21:34: Another little breakthrough, I was given some information today which lead me to the original family owners of this, It turns out I am only the 3rd owner, with 2 brothers before me, it was sold in Georgia in 1987, went to Canada from there, spent a few years there and was then shipped to and registered in the UK, and eventually ended up over here being registered and driven up until summer 1996 when there was some sort of engine trouble, i think the belt broke, anyway it was given to a mechanic to repair but he went out of business or something like that, the original owner took it back and sent it off to a breakers yard in Bray back in 1998, Luckily the book was never sent off and the car is still registered and the last known tax is July 1996, Anyway he has agreed to look for whatever paperwork he may have for the car, and also has a load of old photos of it, i've to call him Monday as he wants to see it again after all these years.....

This makes it a little bit more special for me now to be able to find out the full history of the car.
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 29 August 2012, 21:36: A little more,

The original owner came to see the car this evening, and to my surprise had the registration document with him (happy days), anyway, a couple of pics from March 1994 when it was in the uk for a while, (with the original front bumper :( )

more to follow

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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 29 August 2012, 21:38: Afew more old pics

Day it was bought NEW, no stripe, no tinted windows, no rear GTi in the window and different mud flaps.... Photo taken in Georgia....
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Right hand rear mudflap broken in transit from Canada to England
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GTi International magazine feature 1993
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Registration History, America, Canada, England, and finally onto Irish Plates
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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 29 August 2012, 21:39: JULY 2012
Lost my BBS split rim virginity (sounds painful lol) this evening, I've been quietly looking for a set for a while now but any that came up were either overpriced or damaged etc, anyway with a significant birthday approaching my missus and kids bought me these as part of my present, that made Hubby/Daddy very happy......

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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 29 August 2012, 23:35: Love it,seats are mint. Only thing i'm not keen on is the front,euro ones is better but keep it orginal us spec. :cool:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 30 August 2012, 00:05: thanks mate,

i have a euro front panel and quad lamp grille there, im on the hunt for a chrome surround single lamp grille at the moment
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 30 August 2012, 12:09: Absolutely loving the originality of this motor albeit not all to my taste. Excellent find and work fella. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 09 September 2012, 01:13: Small update......
I was missing the rain tray under the bonnet and my glovebox door was broken, i managed to secure both items today from a Deutch car for €10 so i was :laugh: , I also have a brand new set of HELLA rear lamps on the way from the States also ......

Other bits im fairly anxious to get my hands on whilst stockpiling,
1.Bonded windscreen
2.Happich pop out rear windows

please PM me if you have either of these items, the money is hot and burning a hole in my pocket.....

Simon

and also Just scored these on mk2 owners club this evening

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thanks for looking and my hunt for parts continues
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 19 September 2012, 13:01: Brand spanking new US. rear lamps and Gaskets, All the way from the other site of the world in 7 days, using priority mail....not 1 mark or dent, or cut etc on the box and no customs fees payable, fair play to the U.S. postal service and an Post our local posties for this 1.... :D

the rears are completely different on these compared to euro lamps, each bulb has a seperate holder where as the euro cars have a lamp board...

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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: vdubman on 19 September 2012, 15:15: This is awesome,great find and great work :cool:

anthony
Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 31 October 2012, 22:56: small update,

bought some 280mm rallye brakes
(i really should dig out the camera, crap iphone photos)
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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: Si-Ireland on 16 November 2012, 21:31: THIS IS FOR SALE HERE IN IRELAND
http://www.autostadt.ie/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=2784
BEING REPLACED WITH
i sold this 5 years ago before i got married, and always regretted it, the opportunity arose to buy it back and i did.......

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Title: Re: 1987 American MK2 Gti
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 November 2012, 00:20: I really like that mate, i had one virtually identical to it about 10yrs ago. :smiley: