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General => General discussion => Topic started by: golfpro on 13 December 2005, 18:38
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just driven home and had my eye caught by a mk1 cab thats been re-sprayed in a bright metalic blue, recently. its a 1.6, got the klipper kit fitted, 16" fox alloys, had a 40 mil drop, stainless zorst, single light grill, all been smoothed, lots of chromey bits. Whoever did the spray didnt do the engine bay which looks a little scruffy but all seems in order as far as i can tell.
Its a real eyecatcher and heres the bit i like, only got 67k on the clock! its an '87. Its lush
the roof is white but needs changing b4 too long, has a couple of small holes. The drivers seat has a little stain and a small tear but thats about all thats up. She asked for 2500 then said she wanted it gone b4 christmas if possible. and when i said 1750 to see what she said she sounded keen.
I want your advice wether i should do it or not!?! how much would i look for a new roof? would need to be a white one really. What about a re-trim or a new drivers seat?
Help me ppl, i recon a christmas could be purchaced here is it a good price?
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roof..anywhere between 250-450 depending where you get it done etc...
seats..not too sure about..but no a guy whom cud probs keep a look out for ya..but no doubt gtijoe would do u a canny deal for to re-trim them anyhoo..i think it sounds canny phil..pretty similar to wot ive done to my cab :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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just make sure that the mileage is correct as thats rather low for a car thats 18 years old
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im in guernsey tho carl so it may be low for england but it aint for here. Its a lighter blue than yours dinx, kinda a candy colour. Its really fit.
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(http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/WEs/starblue.JPG)
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(http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/BestSeller/89SapphireBS.jpg)
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(http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/paint_files/91SteelBlue.jpg)
mines on 76k...and i think thats canny for its age..
Dinx :kiss:
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its similar to urs at the front di, bumper has been smoothed and plate put below, just indicators left on it. all the lights are clear, it really has had some stirling thrown at it! Il keep u all informed about how i get on. Insurance is the only falling point. I dont know if i can afford to insure two cars so the mk3 will have to go. oh well!
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i wanna go back to twins.. :undecided: and still not sure on front headlights n rears.... :sad:
Dinx :kiss:
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its about this colour
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/philippearson247/engine.jpg)
Its really smart, the rear number plate hasnt got the black plastic bits either, all thats smooth.
Il ring tomorrow i think and make my offer, then let u all know, any more help much appreciated, anything i should be lookin out for?
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theres a good write up in the mk1 sections hun..
and..
http://www.vwgolfmk1.info/main/Buyingacab.pdf
Dinx :kiss:
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just told her im not goin to have it and iv put the money away as my camper deposit. just couldnt be arsed with havin to get a new roof and seats ect after already payin all that for it
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so..wen it came down to it..ur balls went right back up there n you blew it..now stop wasting our time phil and buy urself a camper ffs..young uns today..i want a cab..yeah..sure! :rolleyes:
Dinx :kiss:
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Maybe he wants to get a camper and cut the roof off?.
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thats like cuttin a toads tongue out.... :evil:
Dinx :kiss:
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ive just bought a cab though,
pick it up on friday
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All hail hypnotoad, Hypnotoad is a beautiful creature that no one would ever want to hurt. Especially not his tongue.
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*cough* hannah was right!!! :grin:
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this is what im going for in the looks dept..
not sure on the wheels though
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/mikantash/cab7.jpg)
mine is std black mohair power hood, tornado red with big bumper clipper kit..
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Pro
If it is a 1.6 then it must be a really early one. If it has a carb I would not touch it. If it has fuel injection I would pay no more than a grand.
I got a ex concours 1.8 GLI Cabby from Ebay in the late summer for £825. It is a stunner and only had 65k with masses of history. Do not let the heart rule the head
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mine was a cat d paid £400 for it
110k miles just had a push in the lock and the plastic cowling broken, no wire damage at all...
also any ideas what would stop a power hood working.....
other than a fuse or a faulty switch...
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also any ideas what would stop a power hood working.....
other than a fuse or a faulty switch...
Check that there's some oil for the hydraulics. If you look in the boot there's a cylinder (for lack of a better description) and it will have a min/max level on it, if the oils low then go to VW and get some hydraulic fluid, I've got some in my boot so I can probably get a part number if required. Not saying this will fix it, but it wont help if it's not got any. If you need any help with the fuses and relays, check this website http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/electrical.htm
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mmmm, I love cab threads :nerd: :grin:
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me too :drool:
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still considerin givin her a ring again and offerin somethin silly coz i know she wants the cash b4 christmas but the sensible in me tells me not to do it. Cant believe im listenin to it for the first time ever!?!
had to drive past it again tonight and it really does turn heads, think its just the roof that puts me off, knowin it needs changing and wonderin where if anywhere over here will be able to do it!
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Is there no way for you to order a hood off a company in england and fit it yourself?.
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Phil..sumone on here had a video of how to fit a hood urself..or i think gib actually got a coachtrimmer to do it...depending on where/how big the tear actually is..cudn you get a cover for it and get it fixed the next time u were goin home or summit?
looksee.. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=28934.0
Dinx :kiss:
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seen a few on ebay lately as well... had been told its a tit of a job to do..its one of them things though do you get it or not, if you do you might regret it... but ive wnated one for years but the mrs wasnt too keen.... now shes gone what the hell...
also its better to regret something youve done rather than something you havent done...at the end of the day its only money isnt it...
you only live once...
be one with us brother...
lol
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stop giving him ideas! e's been talked out of this! he wanted a camper... :laugh:
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I will tell you now you will not be able to fit a new hood yourself without any coachtrimmer experience, they are supposed to be b1tches to do and if you reckon you can cut out the hole for the back window and do it right first time, then go for it. :wink: Expensive mistake if you get it wrong. :shocked:
If she takes something stupid like £500 for the cab then buy it, if you pay 1k for it then it'll cost you between 4 - 700 to get a new hood bought and fitted properly so that's 14 - 1700 in it before you start doing anything else, but at the end of the day it's your money and your choice. :undecided:
P.S. Cab's are for big girly hairdressers anyway. :wink: :laugh: :laugh:
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what is everyone saying about putting new hoods on being a b*tch to do - that is total crap if you know what your doing. Phil if you get the cab mate I'll come over and fit the hood for you - I've done a few of them and they look perfect. The only real nervous part is cutting the hole for the back window - but I've made up a template for that now - so no real big issue on that side.
The only other issue to check is the frame that goes around the back window - if that is rotten - it will be expensive to replace unless you get another one from some muppet from ebay!!! hehehe
You don't want a cab mate - as gibby said - its a girly hairdressers car...!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Thus why I've got one and gibby!!!!!!!
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what is everyone saying about putting new hoods on being a b*tch to do - that is total crap if you know what your doing.
You're just showing off now Si. :laugh:
Building a Space Rocket is easy peasy (probably :rolleyes: ), if you know what you're doing ! :wink: :laugh: :laugh:
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still considerin givin her a ring again and offerin somethin silly coz i know she wants the cash b4 christmas but the sensible in me tells me not to do it. Cant believe im listenin to it for the first time ever!?!
had to drive past it again tonight and it really does turn heads, think its just the roof that puts me off, knowin it needs changing and wonderin where if anywhere over here will be able to do it!
hey bud, havnt heard from you in ages, hope you're getting on OK, Cab sounds like a good idea to me, but where will you put the clubs man!?
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Me mate????!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
I've never tried building one of them - might try it in Jan!!!
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Me mate????!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
I've never tried building one of them - might try it in Jan!!!
I'll speak to Bill for you and ask him to give you it as your next project ! :wink: :laugh: :laugh:
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thanks mate - would really like that!!
Phil get the cab mate :)
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oh..u cheeky fecker...no bastid offered to do my hood like...ok..ill remember that
Dinx :kiss:
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oh..u cheeky fecker...no bastid offered to do my hood like...ok..ill remember that
Dinx :kiss:
You never asked me.....?
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neither did phil.. :rolleyes:
Dinx :kiss:
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you can afford to get a new hood and get it installed... :laugh: :laugh:
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fine..ill remember tis all...
Dinx :kiss:
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fine..ill remember tis all...
Dinx :kiss:
U do that Di..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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like id bother.. :rolleyes:
Dinx :kiss:
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whoooop whoooooop
i feel a rumble a happening...
look at the options a slow noisy smelly camper that always brakes down and sucks all your money out of the bank...
or a cab... that doesnt.... ive now had both so i sort of know on both sides... ill let you know how i get on with my cab..
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nah,was just saying..thought friend in need n that..oh well.. :smiley:
phil..if u really havent a clue,do a pro n cons list..thats wot i do wen i really have to make a decision :laugh: its ur money and you gotta decide whether ur gonna be happy with it or not... :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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yeah what she said... i wouldnt argue
lol
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yeah what she said... i wouldnt argue
lol
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ditto!! :embarassed:
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pro's and cons list has been done and its a big fat no for the cab. The thought of a big old smelly camper is just more appealing! The more I save the better looking camper I afford, the more chanc iv got of gettin the insides trimmed to match and the colour Im after etc. Now wheres Vaughn when you ned him!?!
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yeah what she said... i wouldnt argue
lol
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ditto!! :embarassed:
im a pussycat..ask alex.. :laugh:
well..then,you best get savin for a camper hun and im sure vaughn wudn mind keepin an eye out for u and giving u sum tips.. :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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he restores them doesnt he? Im hopin he will be able to do one for me so I can get it lookin exactly how Id like it. Im such a technical person you see, its just easier if i pay other people to do things for me. was speakin to Martz a while back and he said he knew someone who did it.
Oh and my saving boots are well and truely on dinx! Think il probably need around 7-8k to get a stunner so thats my target.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Volkswagen-Golf-1-8-GTi-Cabrio-Mk1-Mk-1-DO-NOT-BID_W0QQitemZ4598714899QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
bloke breaking a cab.... navy blue roof and headliner, would have thought with frame... £125 poss worth a look mate