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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: BJD on 04 February 2012, 20:19
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I bought this back in August of my brother in law's mate as an unfinished project. He took it off the road in 2004, and got it resprayed and tidied up the engine bay a little. My first mk2 was a '92 8v back in 2009, and ever since i sold it, i regretted it and wanted an other.
I have very little mechanical skills and thought this would be a good car to start, so i'm going to try most of the things myself with a little help from a mechanic friend when he's not busy.
The day i picked her up :) -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture041.jpg)
Tucked up in my other brother in laws garage that he has kindly let me use until his house sells. -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture042.jpg)
Exterior wise is 90% complete. Interior needed a wee bit of work, only came with dash and saggy headliner and a box full of old/new parts. So my first job was to sort out all the parts that came with the car to see what i all had/needed.
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture047.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture044.jpg)
I then started to source some parts to start getting the interior back to normal. Picked up as many parts as my Mk4 would allow me to fit inside from a member. The drivers seat had the usual bolster wear and the passengers had a small fag burn, i managed to source some material to make both near mint.
From -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture035.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture037.jpg)
To -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0156.jpg)
Few parts arrived one weekend -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture002-1.jpg)
Which meant heading down to the garage for a bit -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture004.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture005.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture008.jpg)
My next task was to do something with the saggy headliner, so i decided to do this -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0146.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0144.jpg)
Also got a brand new genuine key cut and new kering -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture003-1.jpg)
More updates soon :)
Barry
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Lovely looking keyring that is.... :grin:
Car looks great!!
Love what you've done to the seat.. Looks Great..
What did you do to the Headliner???
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Very nice and clean looking mk2 :afro:
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Lovely looking keyring that is.... :grin:
Car looks great!!
Love what you've done to the seat.. Looks Great..
What did you do to the Headliner???
Keyring is my favourite thing :grin:
Thank you. I replaced the old material with black velvet, was really unsure once i had finished it. But as soon as i fitted it, i loved it. Looks very OEM
Very nice and clean looking mk2 :afro:
Thanks, will hopefully get better pictures soon
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What did you stick it with?
Nice to see some parts from my lads old car going to good use.... :grin:
That was his steering wheel.... :cool:
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What did you stick it with?
Nice to see some parts from my lads old car going to good use.... :grin:
That was his steering wheel.... :cool:
I used "trimfix" which is a heat resistant spray adhesive
Aye, its 100x better than the Sparco one :laugh:
I still have the daunting task of fitting the wiring loom i got of you :evil:
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if you can do a headliner to that standard a loom fitting will be a walk in the park!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Are you doing the A B & C Pillar covers to match??
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What a great thread, This is the kind of thing I love to see. I'm also very jealous cos I know this cars going to have a lot of time an effort put into it an it's going to be a cracker! Just stuff like sortin the seats an headliner, stuff some people totally overlook.
Keep up the good work and updates mate
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if you can do a headliner to that standard a loom fitting will be a walk in the park!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Haha thanks. But really...any tips? :laugh:
Are you doing the A B & C Pillar covers to match??
I was in two minds...still am. Not down them yet as i think they match pretty well. Will get some better pictures.... :grin:
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What a great thread, This is the kind of thing I love to see. I'm also very jealous cos I know this cars going to have a lot of time an effort put into it an it's going to be a cracker! Just stuff like sortin the seats an headliner, stuff some people totally overlook.
Keep up the good work and updates mate
Thanks mate :cool: You have no idea how great waking up to this comment feels :grin: :laugh: Ive lost motivation over the past month.
Gonna be plenty of updates soon as i have a few things in the pipeline
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Good work so far.u still got that soarco stearing wheel?
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Nice project.. Nice to see you want to get your hands dirty with it. Great work the interior so far. :cool: keep it up.
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These are always the best projects! :cool:
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Nice project fella, I know oneday I will be back in a MK2 16v. Will be keeping a eye on this one.
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Good work so far.u still got that soarco stearing wheel?
Cheers. Sold it to a mate at the weekend.
Nice project.. Nice to see you want to get your hands dirty with it. Great work the interior so far. :cool: keep it up.
These are always the best projects! :cool:
Nice project fella, I know oneday I will be back in a MK2 16v. Will be keeping a eye on this one.
Thanks :grin:
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Update-
Whats been done:
- Brand new genuine lights all round
- Brand new genuine skirts/arches/door moulding
- Brand new wing mirrors
- Brand new wiper arms
- Brand new rear spoiler
- Brand new front splitter
- Brand new sun visors
- Engine rebuild(previous owner)
- Brand new lift pump
- Brand new coil
- Brand new power steering pump
- New earth wires
- New battery
- New V-maxx coilovers
- New top mounts
I cant remember everything, will update when i do.
Whats to be done before Spring/Summer:
- Fit reconditioned fuel pump
- Fit an uncut engine loom
- Re fit alarm
- Finish of interior (door cards, plastic trims etc)
- Fit exhaust with new hangers and rubbers
- New timing belt
- Full service including all fluids
- Discs/pads/bearings all round
- Fit Eibach anti-roll bars
- Build BBS RMs
Some pictures :laugh:
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0397.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0394.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0392.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0396.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture044-1.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture001.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture052.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0359.jpg)
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repost
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A few new bit's I would like for my car in that list... But NLA :cry:
As for the loom read RJ's Fusebox FAQ section and take out the master cylinder to get it through the bulkhead!! & Lots of Coffee!!!!! :grin:
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A few new bit's I would like for my car in that list... But NLA :cry:
As for the loom read RJ's Fusebox FAQ section and take out the master cylinder to get it through the bulkhead!! & Lots of Coffee!!!!! :grin:
I know, a lot of parts have been in storage for years.
I will read up on his thread :nerd:
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Garage got a tidy and a working light
Before -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture042.jpg)
After -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0248.jpg)
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m rubbish at trying to remember to take pictures while im working. So, excuse the lack of and rubbish iPhone pics...
Didn't get finished at the garage until 2am on Sunday morning and left it like this -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0429.jpg)
Which is messy for me...
We managed to get a few things ticked of the list:
Rear brakes/bearings
Exhaust fitted
Timing belt
Oil & filter change
Stripped the front brakes down
Old rear discs -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0432.jpg)
New discs, pads, bearings -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0428.jpg)
Old tensioner and belt
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0433.jpg)
Engine bay shot -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0431.jpg)
Still a lot of work to be done to it until im happy.
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Engine is looking nice :cool: good work
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Looking good.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Arrived home tonight to find this....
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0435.jpg)
Then...
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0436.jpg)
Then...
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0437.jpg)
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Sweet... How deep are they??
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:shocked: :cool: :cool:
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Engine is looking nice :cool: good work
:shocked: :cool: :cool:
Thanks :smiley: Still got a lot of work to do to the bay until im happy. New used engine loom is to be fitted so that will tidy it up a lot. Got proper loom tape as well...
Looking good.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Sweet... How deep are they??
Thanks Ken. They are 1.5"
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:cool:
Just right then :smiley:
Dont want to have to spoil the arches for silly wide rims!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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:cool:
Just right then :smiley:
Dont want to have to spoil the arches for silly wide rims!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Exactly, im not into wide ass rims. Hopefully these will sit nicely with a subtle drop, just need to build them up and get some fresh rubber fitted :cool:
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Really nice 16v, good choice of mods. Good on you bud!
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Really nice 16v, good choice of mods. Good on you bud!
Much appreciated mate :)
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A package arrived for me today -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/647075c8.jpg)
I never bought this....
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/fca92226.jpg)
More cereal....
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/9a490ff6.jpg)
The packaging made me smile :)
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Never ceases to amaze me what some people will use for sending stuff in... :laugh: :laugh:
Might as well use a wet paper bag with a hole in it... :grin:
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Looking really nice so far. Those wheels look spot on. :cool:
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120x stainless steel bolts -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/fe5ba14b.jpg)
Quick mock up -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/c9ff1529.jpg)
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Never ceases to amaze me what some people will use for sending stuff in... :laugh: :laugh:
Might as well use a wet paper bag with a hole in it... :grin:
:laugh: :laugh:
Your packaging is too good... takes me too long to open the damn things :grin: :laugh:
Looking really nice so far. Those wheels look spot on. :cool:
Thanks :wink:
Looking better with the bolts :cool:
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Never ceases to amaze me what some people will use for sending stuff in... :laugh: :laugh:
Might as well use a wet paper bag with a hole in it... :grin:
Your too Kind!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
You do have the proper socket to do the nuts up with???
If you use anything other than the proper item you will just round them off and waist you hard earned dosh...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280769420728
Not pushing my stuff - just don't want you to shag up the nuts...
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Your too Kind!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
You do have the proper socket to do the nuts up with???
If you use anything other than the proper item you will just round them off and waist you hard earned dosh...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280769420728
Not pushing my stuff - just don't want you to shag up the nuts...
I do have the correct socket, but thank you :smiley:
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Update:
Alternator -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0467.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0471.jpg)
Gave the brakes a good overhaul including brake lines, seals etc -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0468.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0474.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0476.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0477.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0515.jpg)
Gave the pulleys a quick tidy up since they were off. Including stainless steel bolts -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture028.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0489.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0494.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0529.jpg)
Took the old engine loom out -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0552.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0563.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0565.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0573.jpg)
Spent today wrapping my new/old uncut loom -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0666.jpg)
Also managed to build my RM's and get tyres fitted -
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0487.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0497.jpg)
Just need to paint the centre caps and get new badges.
Apologise for the crap iPhone pictures. Really need to get a decent camera....
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You've been really busy...
Keep up the great work!!
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You've been really busy...
Keep up the great work!!
Thanks!! Yeah i had a surge of motivation the past month. Nearly there :-) Its no show car, but im hoping to head down to some shows in the summer. You attending any?
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I don't do shows TBH... Not my cuppa...
Ones I have done I preferred looking round the car park as most of the OEM looking ones are there...
Did go to the Elsecar Rallye meeting and quite enjoyed that & may go to the one later in the year...
Cars looking good from all your hard work & like I said it's nece to see the parts from a wrecked one going to good use on one that someone loves...
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A few phone pics -
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7692968428_c3f2f4f3ec_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7692968428/)
IMG_1245 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7692968428/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7692966024_c1698eb13a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7692966024/)
IMG_1249 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7692966024/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7693014492_0114d89f79_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7693014492/)
IMG_1259 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7693014492/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7693026866_95fb2a75dd_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7693026866/)
IMG_1261 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7693026866/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
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She up and running then??
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She up and running then??
Im afraid not :(
Just moving garages. Just the wiring to sort then finishing touches!
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She up and running then??
Im afraid not :(
Just moving garages. Just the wiring to sort then finishing touches!
Bum.... Just a small job to sort then.... :undecided: :smug:
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Looks great pal, an inspiration to get cracking on mine!!!!
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She up and running then??
Im afraid not :(
Just moving garages. Just the wiring to sort then finishing touches!
Bum.... Just a small job to sort then.... :undecided: :smug:
The engine loom is 95% done now. :grin:
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Looks great pal, an inspiration to get cracking on mine!!!!
Cheers :smiley: I cant wait to get it on the road now...
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Came home to find this...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7789912914_1dfc3b1022_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789912914/)
IMG_0942 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789912914/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
What could it be...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7789916970_a67bc63696_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789916970/)
IMG_0944 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789916970/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7789920070_7db81e488e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789920070/)
IMG_0945 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789920070/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7789937496_f2c9798dc9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789937496/)
IMG_0947 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789937496/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
Big thanks to Ken :cool:
Also got some stainless steel clips for the airbox
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7789908210_7428554675_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789908210/)
IMG_0932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7789908210/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
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:cool:
:wink:
You found the clips in the parcel too??
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:cool:
:wink:
You found the clips in the parcel too??
I did indeed! Thanks again! :wink: :grin:
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This is coming along very nicely, good effort fella.
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This is coming along very nicely, good effort fella.
Thanks :wink:
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Engine loom -
Before:
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0431.jpg)
During:
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/0c2fccff.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0553.jpg)
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0573.jpg)
After:
(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/IMG_0666.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7813415208_9f2b1944e4_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813415208/)
IMG_1527 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813415208/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7813360888_a7f1df6e49_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813360888/)
IMG_0959 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813360888/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
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Old vs New:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7813427180_7d9f5240af_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813427180/)
IMG_1424 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813427180/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7813412892_70985c12f7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813412892/)
IMG_1511 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813412892/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7813411176_18545f2369_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813411176/)
IMG_1510 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813411176/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
Interior electric's now:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7813420718_c6cd08ec18_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813420718/)
IMG_1528 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813420718/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7813422638_d70409b7ef_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813422638/)
IMG_1532 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813422638/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7813355468_7ec644400f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813355468/)
IMG_0954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813355468/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7813357536_d9c3011cb8_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813357536/)
IMG_0957 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813357536/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7813363138_6881800134_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813363138/)
IMG_0960 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813363138/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7813368630_a6681b8c33_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813368630/)
IMG_0962 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813368630/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7813378162_9b2fb3b992_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813378162/)
IMG_0972 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813378162/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7813389612_2109619cb5_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813389612/)
IMG_0976 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryduncan05/7813389612/) by BJD05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/barryduncan05/), on Flickr
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Looking FANTASTIC...
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Looking FANTASTIC...
Much appreciated Ken.
I really cant believe the state of the wiring! It was a fire waiting to happen. One things for sure, if i ever buy another mk2 or older car, the first thing on my list to do is check the wiring.
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Looking FANTASTIC...
Much appreciated Ken.
I really cant believe the state of the wiring! It was a fire waiting to happen. One things for sure, if i ever buy another mk2 or older car, the first thing on my list to do is check the wiring.
You say that mate, i nearly set my old 16v on fire with the headlight loom, burnt the cable back to the fusebox and poisonous smokey fumes everywhere shat my pants!
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Common issue with 20 year old hot hatches.... So many alarms fitted by "Stevie Wonder" over so many years it one of those things you find...
Only car I've ever seen without a butchered loom was a GL I had last year.... every single part of the loom had been untouched since it left the factory inc the stereo...
but no good for a GTI as it didn't have the MFA loom..
Sold it to a guy in Japan, who was doing a rebuild...
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Wow... this really is looking amazing... Love it! :cool:
As far as wiring goes, feel your pain, the old "professionally fitted" Clifford in mine had destroyed the cars electrics... Had to rip it all out and start fresh! Fooking cowboys required just to get a Thatcham CAT cert.
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Looking FANTASTIC...
Much appreciated Ken.
I really cant believe the state of the wiring! It was a fire waiting to happen. One things for sure, if i ever buy another mk2 or older car, the first thing on my list to do is check the wiring.
You say that mate, i nearly set my old 16v on fire with the headlight loom, burnt the cable back to the fusebox and poisonous smokey fumes everywhere shat my pants!
Haha I bet! There's evidence on some connectors that the wire has started to overheat and burn. I've had to check every wire and rectify anything I'm not happy with.
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Common issue with 20 year old hot hatches.... So many alarms fitted by "Stevie Wonder" over so many years it one of those things you find...
Only car I've ever seen without a butchered loom was a GL I had last year.... every single part of the loom had been untouched since it left the factory inc the stereo...
but no good for a GTI as it didn't have the MFA loom..
Sold it to a guy in Japan, who was doing a rebuild...
Amazing. Must be very rare to find an untouched loom these days! I now know all my wiring is safe and how I want it to be. No more hidden horror's!! I hate insulating tape, 9/10 it's hiding an unsafe repair!
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Wow... this really is looking amazing... Love it! :cool:
As far as wiring goes, feel your pain, the old "professionally fitted" Clifford in mine had destroyed the cars electrics... Had to rip it all out and start fresh! Fooking cowboys required just to get a Thatcham CAT cert.
Thanks man! Just trying my best! My OCD part of me wants to get it to showroom condition. But I really just wanna enjoy driving it and not have to worry about a stone chip etc.
Did you fit an alarm system?
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Wow... this really is looking amazing... Love it! :cool:
As far as wiring goes, feel your pain, the old "professionally fitted" Clifford in mine had destroyed the cars electrics... Had to rip it all out and start fresh! Fooking cowboys required just to get a Thatcham CAT cert.
Thanks man! Just trying my best! My OCD part of me wants to get it to showroom condition. But I really just wanna enjoy driving it and not have to worry about a stone chip etc.
Did you fit an alarm system?
The previous owner had every feature available from Clifford at the time fitted to my car.
Have a look at a couple of pages from:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1398467#msg1398467
Since starting with a blank canvas I have fitted a new system but did it myself, including 2 zone proxy, central locking. This time I knew it was done right.