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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: welshgar on 19 February 2006, 16:25

Title: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 19 February 2006, 16:25: finally i have a mk1 golf... :laugh:

it needs alot of tidying up on the outside, but the main thing is
that its not rotten!!!
the bonnet, front wings, and roof need a bit of attention, small dents and scratches
but its all cosmetic.
its even got 12 mths MOT :grin:

So, here are the questions...does anyone know of someone selling..
*small chrome bumpers..front + rear
*chrome wing mirrors
*old skool roof rack
*g60 steelies/ ats cups 15 "
*euro red/smoked rear lge lenses

thats right ...i'm going retro folks..

(pics comming soon)

:smiley: i'll be grateful for any help and advice. :smiley:

ps.. what are the offsets for the mk1???? :huh:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: golfpro on 19 February 2006, 16:33: cool! oldskool is the way to go. I love the chrome racks on mk1s, think thy look superb. Lookin forward to your pics. Get yourself a project page so we can monitor the progress too!
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: GemGTI on 19 February 2006, 18:22: I got some chrome retro rabitt wing mirrors off ebay but they are cheaper on awesomegti.co.uk, I saw some well nice ats cups on ebay which I am currently saving up for they are Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£300ish brand new!
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Madone_si on 19 February 2006, 20:15: Well done for getting a mk1 - u just can't beat them...

As for some of your chrome parts - try this link...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=26905.0

They have ALOT of MK1 parts which are so much cheaper than any VW companies in the UK - including chrome bumpers NEW.
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 20 February 2006, 00:04: great web site madone, i'll be abusing it very soon :smiley:

thanks all :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: gibby on 20 February 2006, 16:50: I think VAG still sell steelies and they aren't that badly priced either. :grin:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 20 February 2006, 16:57: ps.. what are the offsets for the mk1???? :huh:

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ET 38 :kiss:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 20 February 2006, 17:18: Quote from: MK1MADJ on 20 February 2006, 16:57

ps.. what are the offsets for the mk1???? :huh:

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ET 38Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :kiss:

you are a star!! ive been asking that question for a while now....i just couldnt find the answer!!
.........until now...nice one :smiley:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 20 February 2006, 17:25: it was hiding at the bottom of your post - i nearly missed it :kiss:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 20 February 2006, 18:25: just another question m8y...

do you think a 1974 beetle roof rack will fit my tin top???
ive seen one advertised and im just wondering!! :undecided:

or theres this???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4613902048&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

what do you rekon??
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 21 February 2006, 09:44: I don't see why not, the roof gutters are almost identical :smiley:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 21 February 2006, 19:35: :smiley: so with a bit of persuation, you rekon it would fit!

ive also got a very large hammer!. :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 22 February 2006, 10:55: Quote from: welshgar on 21 February 2006, 19:35
:smiley: so with a bit of persuation, you rekon it would fit!

ive also got a very large hammer!. :grin: :grin: :grin:

:laugh: if you've got a large hammer you can make anything fit - but i dont think you'll need it for this :wink:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: omg its aj on 22 February 2006, 17:38: Yay! mk1s are awesome.

http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/ - They have a small selection of bodypanels that seem quite fairly priced

http://www.awesomegti.com/ - Im sure i saw the bumpers on there, not too sure of price though they seem a bit expensive.
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 23 February 2006, 21:52: ive been to the stealers to get prices for a set of g60 steelies and they said my car has an et of 45?????

are all mk1 golfs different??

the steelies(15") are et 35 and Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£33 +vat each

does this sound right????
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 24 February 2006, 09:39: Quote from: welshgar on 23 February 2006, 21:52
ive been to the stealers to get prices for a set of g60 steelies and they said my car has an et of 45?????

are all mk1 golfs different??

the steelies(15") are et 35 and Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£33 +vat each

does this sound right????

its the wheels that have an offset :rolleyes: what wheels have you got? skinny ones (like 4.5x13) will have a higher offset & think BMW are et45 & they have the same stud pattern so they fit

et35 will be fine, loads of people use those g60 wheels :wink:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Madone_si on 24 February 2006, 11:09: here is a good guide to explain about wheels

http://www.matey-matey.com/alloy-wheels.shtml
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 24 February 2006, 11:21: :smiley: thats a good guide that is :kiss:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: gibby on 24 February 2006, 12:13: Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£150 all in for a brand new set of cool wheels is a bargain in my eyes. :cool:
Title: Re: I Got me a MK1...yay
Post by: welshgar on 24 February 2006, 18:13: Quote from: gibby on 24 February 2006, 12:13
Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£150 all in for a brand new set of cool wheels is a bargain in my eyes.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :cool:

^^ thats what i thought :smiley: but when he started off about et s being different it slightly lost me tbh

all i gotta do now is stop the (better???)half from shopping sooo much and i can then get my car looking :cool: hahaha

cheers for the techie help all :smiley: