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Title: Hi there
Post by: FSARoyster on 28 December 2006, 11:21

Hi folks,

Bought my 'new' Golf GTi Cabriolet 8v 1988 (E-Reg), white with blue roof, last Thursday just before Christmas.  Always wanted a GTi when I was younger, specifically I wanted a Mk2 16v Oak green, but just never got round to it, then this one came up so I grabbed her.  The previous owner (Wife's best friend) was gonna trade it in but garage only offered her £100, so she sold it to me instead.  The gearbox is really whinning, her mechanic said she would need a new gearbox quite soon as it was well on its way out.  I've had a bit of a read around and it seems I should be able to pick up a new gearbox for about £50ish, plus I'll put in a new clutch at the same time.

I wish I'd taken some pics before I started work on her.  It had sat on her drive for the last 2 months (started 1st time), and was really dirty.  The roof which I belived to be black, had quite a tinge of green due to all the moss.  Anyway, after several hours cleaning/scrubbing the roof it turned out to be a dark navy blue colour, a couple of minor holes, but all in all the car looks really good, considering what I paid for it.  The only rust I've found so far is a piece about a third of the way up the drivers door, hopefully that'll rub down and not be too big a deal, as I've mentioned it's white in colour, no metalic paint, hopefully it'll look fine after a bit of paint.

Wheels are really nice, 7 spoke 15", think they are what's known as 'Rivage' wheels - very little kerbing on them.

I'll get a pic or two up over the next couple of days...

Thanks

Rog

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: dubtastic on 28 December 2006, 13:31

ello   :laugh: sounds like a good lil project car keep us posted  :grin:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Stu.750 on 28 December 2006, 13:33

Welcome matey , n lets see her  :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Neaty on 28 December 2006, 16:20

hello and welcome  :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Dinky on 28 December 2006, 16:21

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 28 December 2006, 18:11

Arrow. :cool:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: >>Mart<< on 28 December 2006, 23:22

welcome buddy  :grin:

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: RoodGtiLooker on 29 December 2006, 00:24

welcome 

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Daz... on 02 January 2007, 16:35

Welcome to the forum  :cool: