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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 gallery => Topic started by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 February 2011, 21:37

Title: MK3 RESTORATION ***NEW WHEELS***
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 February 2011, 21:37

I bought my 1992  mk3 GTi (134,000 MILES) about a month ago for £490 with the plan to restore it to as close to new as possible on a budget.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GTi023-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GTi025.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GTi021.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 February 2011, 21:40

bought a rough old set of vr6 BBS alloys and refurbed them
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/BBSWHEELS020.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/BBSWHEELS019.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 February 2011, 21:50

changed oil, filters and front bumper this weekend and added yellow fogs just got to wire them up as the loom only arrived today. also got to fit  new aerial as it has been snapped off at some point in its life and new front carpet to replace original which has a hole in it near the clutch pedal. i have also ordered some colour coded mirrors. i'm going to do a full respray when the weather gets a bit warmer.
 (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: CCGTI on 28 February 2011, 21:51

looks nice and clean

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 February 2011, 22:26

a few pics of my former VAGs   
my current daily driver TT Roadster                                                                                                                                                         (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/abtbadge008.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/anisyellowleather015.jpg)
my Beetle that i sold for the TT
 (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/100_2193.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/100_2209.jpg)
my mk4 Polo which i sold for the Beetle
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/sofie.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Wayne on 28 February 2011, 23:28

 :undecided: are you aiming for a standard or modified car  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Dec on 28 February 2011, 23:39

TT looks nice, others are a bit marmite IMO.

Mk3 looks clean, not sure on the yellow fogs if your going for original but will be interesting to see how it comes out :)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DubFan on 01 March 2011, 08:36

Yeah, not sure about what you mean by standard. Those BBS weren't standard on anything other than a VR6.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Wayne on 01 March 2011, 08:50

Quote from: DubFan on 01 March 2011, 08:36

Yeah, not sure about what you mean by standard. Those BBS weren't standard on anything other than a VR6.

And only the later ones, 1996 onwards I believe, early ones had different BBS alloys.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: dom on 01 March 2011, 08:53

Looks like a clean example, in the best colour and a good choice of wheels :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: tdi_blu on 01 March 2011, 09:13

Looks a very clean motor nice to see another 3 door aswell good colour choice to  :wink:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: CCGTI on 01 March 2011, 09:58

almost as clean as mine  :wink:

red golfs seem to be every where at moment

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: stow1985 on 01 March 2011, 23:05

Nice car... wheels look lovely btw

what colour will the respray bE?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 11 March 2011, 21:30

Got the tyres on the bbs wheels and fitted them  :smiley:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/BBSWHEELSon011.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/BBSWHEELSon008.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/BBSWHEELSon007.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 11 March 2011, 21:34

Quote from: stow1985 on 01 March 2011, 23:05

Nice car... wheels look lovely btw

what colour will the respray bE?

just going to  respray in original colour

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: stow1985 on 12 March 2011, 07:25

Looks a beaut!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 12 March 2011, 08:07

Looks very tidy mate what is making you respray it?

Oh and whereabouts in Lincs are you?

Check this out http://bombercountydubs.makeforum.co.uk/  :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: tdi_blu on 12 March 2011, 08:55

Looks really clean with the BBS on now but in need of lowering big time  :wink:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: dom on 12 March 2011, 14:03

Looks really good, reminds me of mine :grin:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0513.jpg)

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0529.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Bellend on 12 March 2011, 15:16

Love this colour.  :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 14 March 2011, 19:41

Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 12 March 2011, 08:07

Looks very tidy mate what is making you respray it?

Oh and whereabouts in Lincs are you?

Check this out http://bombercountydubs.makeforum.co.uk/  :cool:

The lacquer on the roof is peeling really badly and  has a couple of rust spots so thought i might as well get it all done. im in Louth

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 14 March 2011, 19:43

Quote from: dom069 on 12 March 2011, 14:03

Looks really good, reminds me of mine :grin:

:grin:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 14 March 2011, 20:02

Painted the brake calipers yesterday as they were a little on the rusty side!
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan008.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan007.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 29 March 2011, 21:07

Colour coded mirrors and boot plinth fitted tonight and i just won a full biege leather interior for £175  :smiley:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan003.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002-1.jpg)
cant wait to pick it alll up  :smiley:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/KGrHqYOKosE10Dv6ZBNkhLEwIWw_12.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/KGrHqYOKi4E2MyLQRL1BNkhKJUWH_12.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/KGrHqIOKiwE12VoPCZHBNkhJUcmMw_12.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: stow1985 on 29 March 2011, 21:25

Thats a steal!

going to look lovely tucked up inside your car .

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 29 March 2011, 21:47

yeah i thought so as long as its in as good nick as they say. think i will stick with my black carpet and centre console for a bit of contrast.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 March 2011, 22:08

The leathers will look really nice first time ive seen that colour trim in a red golf  :wink:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 04 April 2011, 19:34

The new seats and front carpet are in, i didnt realise how easy they would be to fit  :smiley:

front carpet and seats removed
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats016.jpg)
new front carpet in
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats017.jpg)
new interior
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats027.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats026.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats022.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/golfseats020.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: lemski on 04 April 2011, 19:42

as if u  live in louth, never seen this floating about. see low life dubber has beat me to the join the local forum sentance. good work i like the interier


liam

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 04 April 2011, 19:48

cheers, i am in louth just dont drive it that much as my TT is my main car.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/tt2011032.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: lemski on 04 April 2011, 20:21

dont think av seen that either, i must go looking round louth more.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 April 2011, 22:31

Looks good. good find with the leathers... never seen that colour either in a red one... bit different,

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Wayne on 05 April 2011, 00:08

Quote from: SoundillusioN on 04 April 2011, 22:31

Looks good. good find with the leathers... never seen that colour either in a red one... bit different,

Don't think it is factory, I believe beige was only available with dragon green new.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Bellend on 05 April 2011, 00:39

Quote from: Wayne on 05 April 2011, 00:08

Quote from: SoundillusioN on 04 April 2011, 22:31

Looks good. good find with the leathers... never seen that colour either in a red one... bit different,

Don't think it is factory, I believe beige was only available with dragon green new.

Twilight Violet aswell. :)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:18

Looking lush

where did you get the vw floor matts from??

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 05 April 2011, 21:21

Quote from: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:18

Looking lush

where did you get the vw floor matts from??

Thanks, i got the mats off ebay think they were about twenty quid.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:28

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 05 April 2011, 21:21

Quote from: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:18

Looking lush

where did you get the vw floor matts from??

Thanks, i got the mats off ebay think they were about twenty quid.

they look good, dont think il need matts in when i chuck the carpets out tho  :shocked:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 06 May 2011, 22:04

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/newwindscreen015.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 May 2011, 09:38

That's some serious car cover you've got on the TT there.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 21:21

thought i would give the old girl a polish while the sun was out a couple of weeks back
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordanshiny051.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordanshiny048.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordanshiny046.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordanshiny044.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 21:37

ooooo, shiny, looks mint.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 21:51

i still haven't got round to stripping it down to respray yet, the peeling roof lacquer really lets it down  :angry:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 21:52

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 21:51

i still haven't got round to stripping it down to respray yet, the peeling roof lacquer really lets it down  :angry:

sh*t job, putting it together is worse though, even more so when you lose bits!  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 22:00

i usually end up with nuts and bolt left over :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 22:02

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 22:00

i usually end up with nuts and bolt left over :grin:

I lost bits i needed and found bits i didn't!  :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: CCGTI on 26 July 2011, 22:24

looks nice mate

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 July 2011, 22:25

thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 24 September 2011, 21:14

  :sad: Started to strip the old girl today and she is a little more rotten than first thought, it needs both front wings replacing and the sills look like the A Team welded them in a barn but it all adds to the challenge  :shocked:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan004.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan003-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002-2.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 01 October 2011, 22:22

A few more pics from today. most of the rust now treated and ordered new wings arch trims & clips.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan008-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan004-1.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DanChave on 02 October 2011, 11:20

Nice work so far dude! Really like what you have done with the interior  :cool: exactly what I would have done! You should definitely loose the sill covers and arch reins and replace the side trims for some cl counter parts once you have resprayed her, they look so much cleaner that way!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 15 October 2011, 22:23

A few pics from today, cut the rot out of the floor pan and started on the first sand. Also got a set of immaculate side trims from the local scrappy for £12  :smiley:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan034.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan032.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan031.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan030.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan029.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan027.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 15 October 2011, 23:05

Looking forward to seeing this progress. Doing a similar resto to my 8 valve.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 15 October 2011, 23:54

hope you have less rust  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 16 October 2011, 00:05

Unfortunately no!! Although i'm getting there. Check out my thread. (At the bottom where my sig is).

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 16 October 2011, 00:51

wow good work, thought i had a lot of work to do , my back arches weren't that bad just surface rust.  :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 20 October 2011, 22:51

well finally everything is welded up, floor, sills & few bits at bottom of rear arches. also found out how flammable the original underseal is  :evil:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan016.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan015.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan014.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan009.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 October 2011, 21:17

Got to the garage last night and the golf's in the spray booth nearly sanded and half masked looks like my grand father in law has been busy  :grin:   I found some more rot around the fuel filler which needs some new metal, filled the sills and DA'd the bonnet to get rid of all the stone chips.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan004-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002-3.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DanChave on 27 October 2011, 23:00

Coming along great man!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 October 2011, 23:06

Thanks, its getting there, can't wait to get some paint on it

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 30 October 2011, 21:35

Nearly ready for paint now  :smiley:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan003-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan001.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DanChave on 30 October 2011, 21:38

How long till paint do you reckon?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 30 October 2011, 21:50

should be getting the undercoat on next weekend.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DanChave on 31 October 2011, 07:08

Bet you can't wait! There ain't nothing like a fresh coat of paint!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 03 November 2011, 22:59

Primer is on and i am nearly done wet and drying it, no low spots on body makes up for all the rust underneath.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan025.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan024.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan023.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan019.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan015-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan013.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan008-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan004-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan003-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan002-5.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 03 November 2011, 23:04

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan016-1.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: travisreeve on 04 November 2011, 00:13

Rub rub rub

keep it up mate  :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: DanChave on 04 November 2011, 08:35

Looking sweet dude! Have fun cleaning off all that residue!  :evil:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 06 November 2011, 22:57

The body is now red just got bumpers, bonnet, boot, wings, spoiler, door mirrors and boot trim to paint!!!!  :shocked:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan045.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan044.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan042.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan040.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan025-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan024-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan017.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan015-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan014-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan013-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan010.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: DanChave on 07 November 2011, 07:44

Looks really good dude! Are you color coding the bumpers and side trim?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 07 November 2011, 22:18

Quote from: DanChave on 07 November 2011, 07:44

Looks really good dude! Are you color coding the bumpers and side trim?

No going to leave it standard

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: DanChave on 07 November 2011, 23:01

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 07 November 2011, 22:18

Quote from: DanChave on 07 November 2011, 07:44

Looks really good dude! Are you color coding the bumpers and side trim?

No going to leave it standard

Fair play! Can't wait to see it all finished :)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 November 2011, 20:43

Took masking off last night and waxoyl'd the front end
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan010-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan009-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan007-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-5.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 14 November 2011, 21:41

Most of the trim is back on
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan018.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan017-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan014-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan012.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan009-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan008-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-6.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan005-5.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION- NOW RED AGAIN!!!
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 17 November 2011, 19:41

new spoiler test fitted ready for paint
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-7.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan007-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan012-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan014-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan015-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan017-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan018-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan023-1.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 22 November 2011, 19:46

Interior is back in with nice thick 20mm underlay  :grin: and nice shiny front panel fitted

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan016-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan011-5.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan010-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan008-6.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan006-8.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan001-1.jpg)

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Post by: stow1985 on 22 November 2011, 20:05

WOW looks incredible!

hope your planning on keeping this, great idea with the waxoil  :smug:

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Post by: DanChave on 22 November 2011, 20:12

Looking great dude! How long till It's finished do you think?

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 22 November 2011, 20:58

Thanks lads, after all this work i wouldn't have the heart to ever sell it. I don't know when it will all be finished as i have all the suspension bits to renew and then i think an engine rebuild is probably in order  :shocked:
lovin' the vento front end by the way Dan  :cool:

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Post by: mumbles on 22 November 2011, 21:28

Looks great  :cool: A lot of work but well worth it!

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Post by: les.tansey on 22 November 2011, 22:50

Top job, you should be well proud of yourself mate :wink:

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Post by: dom on 23 November 2011, 19:16

Fantastic work :cool:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 25 November 2011, 21:35

Side skirts back on, undersealed inside of front wings ready for paint, sprayed badges black and bought some Hella clear rear lights for 99p :smiley:

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon029.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon025.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon020.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon019.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon016.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon014.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon013.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon010.jpg)

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Post by: stow1985 on 28 November 2011, 08:26

after all this work i wouldn't of put black badges on, you should of got new shiny ones !

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 01 December 2011, 18:29

Had a bit of a fiddle with the air meter spring  :wink:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon009.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon008.jpg)

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Post by: Seanl on 01 December 2011, 18:34

 :huh: I dont see it. What did you do?? :undecided:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 01 December 2011, 19:36

Its the same picture just zoomed in a little, apparently if you turn the dial it runs better something my father in law learnt back in the old days of him having 80s cavaliers
found this too
http://fuelie.tripod.com/performance.htm

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 04 December 2011, 21:44

Bonnet, boot and wings all primed and blocked.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon025-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon020-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon018.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon017.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon016-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon014-1.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 04 December 2011, 21:51

just this lot and bumpers left to do
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon023.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 December 2011, 21:08

Polished the top of the intake manifold, tinted clear lights red ,still may not use them though and get some new engine bay stickers

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon028.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon027.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon017-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon014-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon011.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon022.jpg)

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 08 December 2011, 21:30

Good work on the manifold. A good few hours spent on that eh!! Where did you get the new stickers from? I definitely need a set of those!!

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Post by: stow1985 on 08 December 2011, 21:42

I really need to do that to my inlet, its well oiled up  :rolleyes:

What did you use to polish it?

quite like the rear cluster, look forward to seeing it fitted  :wink:

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Post by: LowlifeDubber on 08 December 2011, 21:47

Some great work mate!I see you in Lincs too.Whereabouts are you living?

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 December 2011, 22:10

Quote from: stow1985 on 08 December 2011, 21:42

What did you use to polish it?

I used a 320 grit sanding disc the various wet and dry paper up to a 3000 grit, it could do with being a bit shinier so might get a metal polishing kit.

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 December 2011, 22:11

Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 08 December 2011, 21:47

Some great work mate!I see you in Lincs too.Whereabouts are you living?

thanks mate i'm out near Louth

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Post by: LowlifeDubber on 08 December 2011, 22:20

Ah nice one.We have a nice little local club for vw's called Bomber County Dubs you should check it out.http://bombercountydubs.makeforum.co.uk/

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh :)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 December 2011, 22:38

Quote from: Gti_Jamo on 08 December 2011, 21:30

Good work on the manifold. A good few hours spent on that eh!! Where did you get the new stickers from? I definitely need a set of those!!

got the stickers off ebay the bloke also has a website but postage is a lot dearer on there
http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/

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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 December 2011, 23:20

I used that site for some of the stickers i replaced on my last mk2, pretty decent actually.

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 11 December 2011, 23:27

Got a polishing kit to finish the manifold, fitted new rear light, finally found an original airbox  and then got bonnet, boot, and wings sprayed

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon037.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon036.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon035.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon031.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon028-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon026.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon025-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon022-1.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 12 December 2011, 22:57

painted the branches red tonight
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon026-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon025-3.jpg)

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 December 2011, 23:04

 :cool: :cool: Nice work on the polishing, how long did it take to do the intake?

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 12 December 2011, 23:07

Quote from: SoundillusioN on 12 December 2011, 23:04

:cool: :cool: Nice work on the polishing, how long did it take to do the intake?

thanks mate, it only took a couple of hours

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 December 2011, 23:09

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 12 December 2011, 23:07

Quote from: SoundillusioN on 12 December 2011, 23:04

:cool: :cool: Nice work on the polishing, how long did it take to do the intake?

thanks mate, it only took a couple of hours

That's not too bad, was considering doing mine when I can't do other things.   What kit did you get, did it cost much?

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 12 December 2011, 23:27

i used a drill with a sanding disc to smooth the rough casting then various wet and dry paper from 320 grit to 1200 then got a polishing kit from halfords for £14,99 but they are cheaper on ebay.

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Post by: stow1985 on 13 December 2011, 21:21

Looking good mate!!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 15 December 2011, 22:15

I've got the polishing bug so after work nipped to the local scrap yard and got a new rocker cover, it does need a bit more of a polish as it isn't quite good enough yet.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon008-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon013-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon014-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon018-1.jpg)

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 15 December 2011, 23:04

Looks mint mate. Will look even better on the car. Gonna be a really clean Mk3 when its finished!!

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2011, 23:18

Bang Tidy.  :cool:

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Post by: DanChave on 16 December 2011, 08:28

Good job man :)

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Post by: stow1985 on 16 December 2011, 21:11

 :cool:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 17 December 2011, 22:53

finished polishing the rocker cover, then decided to do the air meter as well. then fitted the front wings.

 (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon028-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon027-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon023-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon019-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon014-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon009-1.jpg)

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 December 2011, 23:59

Bl00dy hell that came up good.  :cool:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon008-1.jpg)

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon027-1.jpg)

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Post by: DanChave on 18 December 2011, 13:31

Yep! Lovely work :) Makes me want to get out and do mine!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 19 December 2011, 20:34

Haven't posted any pics of TT for a while so here are couple with the new grille fitted after i hit a pigeon  :angry:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/tt041.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/tt037.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 23 December 2011, 22:11

took the scuttle cover off and waxoyl'd inside then fitted bonnet, boot and lights. found some front mud flaps and pollen filter housing(as mine just had a grille being an early model) from the local scrap yard.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon012-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon013-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon016-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon040.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon037-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon035-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon034.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon032.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon027-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon026-2.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 December 2011, 23:03

A few pics from today.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon034-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon033.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon030.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon026-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon023-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon022-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon021.jpg)

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Post by: DanChave on 29 December 2011, 08:14

It's looking REALLY good man :)

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2011, 11:32

Running without bumpers only looks ok on a MK1.  :grin:

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Post by: stow1985 on 30 December 2011, 10:56

Great work mate..

TT looks V.nice...

Good thinking with the wax oil, under my scuttle panel is mint, but still a good idea!

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Post by: dom on 30 December 2011, 14:31

Good progress :afro:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 13 January 2012, 22:21

Polished the idle control valve and gear link weight, fitted a 7 litre washer bottle (i only had a 4 litre bottle) and wrapped my fog lights in yellow tint.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon027-3.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon029-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon040-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon041.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon047.jpg)

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 14 January 2012, 16:11

Looking great mate   :cool:

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Post by: stow1985 on 16 January 2012, 20:47

Loving the yellow  :cool:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 18 January 2012, 21:56

Took the head off today and stripped it down ready for new tappets and oil seals, then gave it a spray.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon009-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon012-2.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon019-2.jpg)

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Post by: murraymint on 18 January 2012, 22:08

That block looks proper  :cool:

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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 January 2012, 22:14

Great work.

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 18 January 2012, 22:18

cheers fellas  :smiley:

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Post by: Seanl on 18 January 2012, 22:22

Very impressive! How are you painting the numbers etc....? Looks Awsome!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 18 January 2012, 22:51

Quote from: Seanl on 18 January 2012, 22:22

Very impressive! How are you painting the numbers etc....? Looks Awsome!

Thanks, i'm using halfords touch up paints with the needle tips to do lettering .

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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 19 January 2012, 11:12

That is wicked!!! :cool: :cool:

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Post by: DanChave on 19 January 2012, 22:07

Great work :cool:

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 19 January 2012, 22:13

Great work....your head is definately better than mine  :grin:

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Post by: stow1985 on 19 January 2012, 22:41

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 18 January 2012, 22:51

Quote from: Seanl on 18 January 2012, 22:22

Very impressive! How are you painting the numbers etc....? Looks Awsome!

Thanks, i'm using halfords touch up paints with the needle tips to do lettering .

clever sod  :grin:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 23 January 2012, 20:16

Sprayed the alternator today as it was looking a bit tired
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon026-4.jpg)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 January 2012, 21:34

Cleaned up the valves and fitted new oil seals and tappets, then fitted manifolds and injectors.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonengine010.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonengine016.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonengine012.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonengine020.jpg)

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Post by: stow1985 on 28 January 2012, 20:17

Looking good..

How do you get the breather off of the cam cover with braking it?  :embarassed:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 29 January 2012, 20:00

Quote from: stow1985 on 28 January 2012, 20:17

Looking good..

How do you get the breather off of the cam cover with braking it?  :embarassed:

I just unscrewed it and pulled it off.

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Post by: Seanl on 29 January 2012, 21:55

If your doing it whilst it's in place, remember to fish out the retaining grommet. :smiley:

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Post by: stow1985 on 30 January 2012, 20:48

I un-screwed it and gave it a pull and all i heard was crack  :embarassed:

oh well will have a detailed inspection (one day)

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 30 January 2012, 20:59

There was a rubber breather hose attached which goes through the hole in the rocker cover.

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 21 February 2012, 20:26

Bought a stainless back box as original is a bit rusty and it cost less than a pair of tail trims  :smiley:
refitted the head just got to get the cambelt done now, then oil and coolant and it should be able to move again under it's own power.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan016-4.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan019-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordan020.jpg)

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 21 February 2012, 21:04

Looks awesome....was going to do the same to my cam cover but I have enough on my plate just now lol. Keep it up mate!!

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Post by: Seanl on 21 February 2012, 21:19

Get a new expansion tank! Everyone misses it out with rebuilds, and it makes a massive difference to cleanliness of the whole bay.  :cool:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 February 2012, 22:15

Fitted the exhaust which was said to have previously been fitted to a mk3 but i don't think it had, as i had to get the hanger welded in a totally different place. Then finished off the undersealing, painted the gearbox, and suspension.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon002-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon003.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon005.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordon008-2.jpg)

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Post by: stow1985 on 26 February 2012, 22:19

Protecting for the future  :cool:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 26 February 2012, 22:30

it's got so much underseal on it should add about 2 seconds to the 0-60!  :grin:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 09 March 2012, 22:40

Well that's the bodywork done just needs machine polishing. just got to fit cam belt and a few suspension parts and it is done  :smiley: now got to find a new front bumper for TT after hitting a badger  :angry:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED007.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED015.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED016.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED021.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED022.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED023.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED026.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/GORDONBODYWORKFINISHED027.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: stow1985 on 09 March 2012, 23:04

Looks brilliant,

Bet your glad to have it all back together now!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 09 March 2012, 23:24

Thanks, yeah glad it's back together. Going to swap the red front GTi badge for a chrome one when it  finally arrives from Wolfsburg, only been waiting 2 months!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: stow1985 on 09 March 2012, 23:25

2 Months!

Why from Wolfsburg? Couldn't you get one from stealer?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 March 2012, 00:04

ordered front and rear badges from VW Heritage in january they get the parts direct from VW Classic parts in Wolfsburg, I got the rear badge a fortnight ago but still no front   :sad:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 25 March 2012, 21:32

WHOOPS! i managed to damage the paint on the drivers door while machine polishing it  :sick: but got the door resprayed and have now fully polished and waxed the bodywork and cleaned the interior. cambelt is now back on just need to fit other belts now and get a new windscreen and it's about there.  :smiley:

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonnearlyfinished030.jpg)
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: les.tansey on 25 March 2012, 22:00

Absolute beauty mate, so jelous. Looks like a brand new car, great work  :wink:

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Post by: stow1985 on 25 March 2012, 22:23

Looking great mate!

I so badly want a set of those BBS wheels!  :angry:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: DanChave on 26 March 2012, 09:11

Great work mate, its lovely to see mk3s getting the love instead of being broken for parts!

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Post by: Mr GTD on 26 March 2012, 09:22

Looking Good!

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Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 March 2012, 09:41

Looks like a new car..... You deserve a better camera.  :cool:

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Post by: Seanl on 26 March 2012, 18:54

Great work! Think you need to get new door catches though. Some nice chrome, or even just original zinc coated ones rather than painted. Just my opinion though, as said everything you've done is mucho awsomeness......o  :undecided:

 :grin: :cool:

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Post by: Gavv8 on 26 March 2012, 19:18

mmmm, this is giving me ideas about mine now...cracking car mate and a credit to you for all the work you've put in to it.. :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 26 March 2012, 19:27

Looking minted now mate...done a real good job of it. Want to see some outside pics of it!! Hopefully get mine finished up soon!!

P.S. Did you have the engine and box out of this as I notice the box has all been painted. Also that rear beam looks very shiny, did you drop that too?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 30 March 2012, 20:32

Cheers lads, definately need chrome door strikes i have managed to get 1 so far. i didn't take the engine gearbox or rear beam off just painted in situ. oh and yes i do need a better camera because the one on my blackberry is useless!  :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 30 March 2012, 21:29

I may have a pair of chrome door strikes for sale this week.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 April 2012, 19:39

Just got to have new windscreen in on tuesday, then MOT & tax and its done.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/IMG-20120406-00802.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/IMG-20120406-00806.jpg)
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(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/IMG-20120406-00813.jpg)
it's been a busy week, got the TT summer wheels ready and did a few laps around Donnington park in a Ferrari 360
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 April 2012, 19:42

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=227001.0

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 08 April 2012, 19:48

i decided to do latches in black instead for now mate.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 19:50

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/IMG-20120406-00817.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 10 April 2012, 19:55

Well done....Looks spot on mate....really mint  :shocked:!! What you tint your fogs with?

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:15

I used yellow tint film off ebay i'll try and find the stuff.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:18

here you go dirt cheap i just cut it about an inch too big all around and the heated it up with a hair dryer and stretched it to shape.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Yellow-Tail-Fog-Head-Light-Tint-Vinyl-Film-Cover-/180860375090?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1c1e5032

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 10 April 2012, 20:20

Ah nice one, added to my watch list as it has to be done....also how did you get your black things so black. Gaitors for the door wiring and roof seal etc. All looks like new!!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:53

halfords silicone lubricant spray, i had a tin hanging around so tried it on tyre walls, dash board and all other trim it works a treat.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_219033_langId_-1_categoryId_165705

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 12 April 2012, 21:30

Gave it a good wax yesterday while it wasn't raining

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/gordonnearlyfinished063.jpg)
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 21 April 2012, 22:19

Well it's passed it's MOT after failing on a leaking brake pipe and seized n/s rear caliper. fitted new pipe and managed to free off caliper enough to pass but had to buy a new one as it stuck again on way back from test. It's also got a nice new shiny windscreen and i wired up the stereo, so all that's left to do is to fit and paint the caliper then get it taxed next month and it is back on the road after about 7 months off :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: stow1985 on 21 April 2012, 22:24

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 21 April 2012, 22:19

Well it's passed it's MOT after failing on a leaking brake pipe and seized n/s rear caliper. fitted new pipe and managed to free off caliper enough to pass but had to buy a new one as it stuck again on way back from test. It's also got a nice new shiny windscreen and i wired up the stereo, so all that's left to do is to fit and paint the caliper then get it taxed next month and it is back on the road after about 7 months off :smiley:

That's brilliant well done, bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 April 2012, 13:21

 :smiley:Well it's finally finished I  put the new caliper on and changed the gearbox oil yesterday. Now just waiting until the first of the month to tax it. Then I can get the front bumper on the TT fixed.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 27 April 2012, 15:29

Nice one mate well done!! Just for my reference what kind of gearbox oil do you use and do you just fill it until it starts coming out the hole. Lost a bit of mine when removing it!!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 April 2012, 15:43

Not sure what oil it was as it was what they use in the garage, I did add some Forte gear oil treatment to it and the gears are so smooth now. I just filled it until it reached the top.

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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 27 April 2012, 15:50

Nice one cheers and again excellent work on the Golf!!

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 27 April 2012, 20:47

cheers mate can't wait to see yours finished, keep at it!

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *BODY WORK DONE!*
Post by: murraymint on 28 April 2012, 12:52

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:18

here you go dirt cheap i just cut it about an inch too big all around and the heated it up with a hair dryer and stretched it to shape.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Yellow-Tail-Fog-Head-Light-Tint-Vinyl-Film-Cover-/180860375090?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1c1e5032

How long did it take for you to get your tint? As I saw this post and I ode red some on the 11th of April and it still ain't got here yet

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 28 April 2012, 19:24

Quote from: murraymint on 28 April 2012, 12:52

How long did it take for you to get your tint? As I saw this post and I ode red some on the 11th of April and it still ain't got here yet

Well its coming from hong kong and does say 12 - 24 working days. Jeez I better go buy mine so I get it for the end of next month lol.

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: stow1985 on 30 April 2012, 22:28

Lazylunatic does it too,

that's where I got mine from  :smiley:

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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 01 May 2012, 19:39

Quote from: murraymint on 28 April 2012, 12:52

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:18

here you go dirt cheap i just cut it about an inch too big all around and the heated it up with a hair dryer and stretched it to shape.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Yellow-Tail-Fog-Head-Light-Tint-Vinyl-Film-Cover-/180860375090?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1c1e5032

How long did it take for you to get your tint? As I saw this post and I ode red some on the 11th of April and it still ain't got here yet

i think it took 2weeks

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Post by: murraymint on 01 May 2012, 21:00

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 01 May 2012, 19:39

Quote from: murraymint on 28 April 2012, 12:52

Quote from: TORNADO-GTi on 10 April 2012, 20:18

here you go dirt cheap i just cut it about an inch too big all around and the heated it up with a hair dryer and stretched it to shape.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Yellow-Tail-Fog-Head-Light-Tint-Vinyl-Film-Cover-/180860375090?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1c1e5032

How long did it take for you to get your tint? As I saw this post and I ode red some on the 11th of April and it still ain't got here yet

Got it today cheers :afro: just about to pic some pics up in my build thread
i think it took 2weeks

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: Seanl on 02 May 2012, 18:48

Ha ha, I ordered that stuff too on the 22nd. Not arrived yet though!  :rolleyes: I got the yellow, and I got some light smoke too.  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 04 May 2012, 19:36

well after all that rushing about getting the Golf MOT'd and taxed ready for Stanford Hall show it's been postponed until july 1st!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *COMPLETED* :)
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 05 May 2012, 20:08

glad i taxed the car yesterday as someone robbed the local post office this morning. gave it a good clean inside and out then went on a little drive and all feels good  :smiley:
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 13 May 2012, 22:00

Managed to get the summer wheels on the TT and all 3 cars polished  :smiley:
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 May 2012, 20:53

Managed to find another BBS wheel for a tenner so gave it a refurb over the weekend
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 02 July 2012, 21:20

Managed 5th place at Stanford Hall show yesterday which was not too bad considering some of the cars i was up against.
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(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/STANFORDHALL2012156.jpg)
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Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: stow1985 on 07 February 2013, 22:47

Looking good, congratulations on 5th

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Post by: Screech16v on 10 February 2013, 14:20

Sweet interior mate  :cool:

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: Callum_K on 10 February 2013, 21:27

So clean, very jealous!

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Post by: jimmydub on 10 February 2013, 22:49

such a good job, this motor is mint! only thing i dont like is the back box, seems really intrusive.

had to laugh at the pigeon and badger fiasco too haha

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 October 2013, 22:40

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/DSC_0553.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 October 2013, 22:41

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/L13BUG/DSC_0540.jpg)

Title: Re: MK3 RESTORATION *ON THE ROAD AGAIN*
Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 October 2013, 22:50

Got fed up of cleaning the BBS wheels so refurbished some 16v wheels
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Post by: TORNADO-GTi on 28 October 2013, 23:51

Also I have sold the TT and bought a Passat 3.2V6 4motion
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