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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Maltloaf on 12 April 2005, 13:43

Title: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Maltloaf on 12 April 2005, 13:43

Hi all,

I have joined the elite :wink: and found a classic mk1. 1600cc, 5 speed, with the old style dash, and only ?127,000miles?
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01466.jpg)
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01467.jpg)
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01468.jpg)
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01469.jpg)
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01470.jpg)
(http://www.maltloaf.co.uk/i/cars/golf%20mk1/DSC01471.jpg)
Ok she needs some work, but not so much to abandon the project.
I am trying to source some body panels, and would like to know if anyone knows of a company that produces the front and rear panels. These seem to be the only ones that need replacing. I am guessing that it will be more difficult to find a rear panel as it has the small lights?

Also anyone know a good VW breakers in the Bristol area?

Cheers

Matt B.

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: richandhazel on 12 April 2005, 13:51

What a beauty...........nice one and good luck. GPC seem to be quite a popular site for panels.

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: richandhazel on 12 April 2005, 13:52

http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/golf1.htm

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Maltloaf on 12 April 2005, 14:02

Thanks.
I am looking forward to a new project and just can't get enough of VAG cars. :grin:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: gibby on 12 April 2005, 14:06

Don't you just love mk1s !  :grin: Try this guy for parts and panels, he's an enthusiast that uses the mk1 forum ---> http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

mk1 forum here ------> http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: richandhazel on 12 April 2005, 14:07

One of these days I'll get round to doing my X plate one. Its solid underneath and has an immaculate interior. Needs the O/S wing replaced and a complete respray.

Its 1982 so I think its one of the first with the changed dash, rear lights etc.....

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Bronze MK1 Cab on 12 April 2005, 16:50

What a beaut  :cool:

That's sooo cool and can't be many of them about now  :evil:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Phil303 on 12 April 2005, 19:12

Sweet looking car, worth it's weight in gold. Possibly.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: 10:27 on 12 April 2005, 22:20

cool car i got to be honest i do prefer the small rear lights mk 1 :cool:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Maltloaf on 13 April 2005, 18:42

Cheers guys, much appreciated.

She ain't bad for £100.

I have a few plans for it but going to try to get it as close to original as possible. The strip down and clean up begins first.

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Dinky on 13 April 2005, 18:53

lovely car hun.... :wink:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: G6dub on 13 April 2005, 21:24

need some nice orig Chrome bumpers for that.

Looks good

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: richandhazel on 14 April 2005, 02:29

You'll be lucky..........they are about as abundant as rockin' horse sh1t :cry:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: G6dub on 14 April 2005, 13:33

shhh Gary cut one in half with a disc cutter a few weeks ago!!

You can get them on e-bay sometimes, a tip that works, buy 2 back ones (quite a bit cheaper) and then just cut your indicator holes in one to make a front one!

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: richandhazel on 14 April 2005, 13:43

Disc cut one :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Golf+ magazine are always ranting about how rare they are. Good tip though :wink:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: G6dub on 14 April 2005, 13:50

All will be revealed!! It is going on the Caddy!

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: BobbyT on 27 April 2005, 20:39

£100 quid  :shocked:
you got a deal there!! looks sweet!!  :grin:

Title: Re: Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti
Post by: Dipstarr on 26 May 2005, 22:24

have you tried this place, http://www.hadriancarpanels.com/