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Title: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 30 July 2008, 03:38
I've lost my second garage, where I have been storing the cabriolet and loads of mk1 parts, bits and bobs. Unfortunately the guy I was hiring it from needed it back. It's a good thing in a way as I needed a kick up the ar*e to get things sorted.

As a result I have finally decided that the mk1 tin-top has got to go. I started stripping it down last year (engine, gearbox and a few ancillaries removed) but then things came up and it went back to being moth-balled. I haven't decided exactly what I'm going to do yet.

For those that don't know, I originally acquired the car for spares for the cabriolet. Unfortunately when I got it home, I realised that the shell was far too good to scrap. It has then sat in the corner of the garden with half hearted attempts made here and there to tackle it. It has deteriorated a little whilst here but without a good look underneath etc., I can't be sure if the shell is still good enough. I would imagine it would be as it was solid with no serious rot, just a little surface corrosion here and there. All the usual places were suprisingly solid! The interior is superb and would probably sell for enough on ebay to recover all costs that it owes me.

My inclination is to break it for spares, but it just seems such a shame to do that. Would anyone then be interested in the shell? Should I try and sell it as a going concern? Decisions..............

................Just wondered what your ideas are and what you would do.   
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: [han] on 01 August 2008, 10:51
you've got right idea rich.. break for spares and help the VW community :)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:20
Here are some pics that I have just taken for Chris:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1542.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1541.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1547.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1546.jpg)

More to follow.........
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:27
Some More:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1548.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1545.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1544.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSCN1543.jpg)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:29
Some previously taken photos:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00019.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00067.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00068.jpg)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:36
Some of the underneath..........these look a lot worse than they are, it really is only surface corrosion:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00008.jpg)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:47
More info here where I started a diary of the project in the projects section:-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=61041.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=61041.0)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Horney on 01 August 2008, 12:49
I've taxed worse.

Nick
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 12:51
Log book:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/UPH%20812X/DSC00003.jpg)
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 01 August 2008, 18:42
Quote from: Horney on 01 August 2008, 12:49
I've taxed worse.

Nick

Nick,

I have worked on a lot worse that are still 'onroad'. One of the best examples I have come across that haven't been 'attacked'. I so wish I had the time............. :cry:

The trouble is, it will only degrade in the corner of my garden and it is such a waste of a good car  :sad:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Horney on 01 August 2008, 18:56
Mate if I had the money and storage I'd have it off you in a second, alway wanted a MKI and a white one would be awesome!

Hopefully someone will take it whole and get it back on the road.

Nick
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Dinky on 01 August 2008, 19:45
try selling it as a whole darl and if that doesn work - spares? :undecided:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 02 August 2008, 09:41
It looks like I have found a good home for it. Chris is after a solid mk1 shell for a project :smiley:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: topher on 02 August 2008, 19:50
And let the project begin.. :evil:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Mew on 02 August 2008, 20:07
Good good  :cool:

Now then, details!  :nerd:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: topher on 02 August 2008, 20:14
It will be slightly quick.

Keeping this one close to my chest :tongue:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: [han] on 03 August 2008, 21:07
looking forward to this...
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Horney on 04 August 2008, 11:59
You better update your sig to 10 Wheel drive 14 cylinder 40v!

Nick
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: [han] on 04 August 2008, 12:01
Quote from: Horney on 04 August 2008, 11:59
You better update your sig to greedy!

boy got wheeeeeeeeeeeelz
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: gibby on 04 August 2008, 13:35
Quote from: topher on 02 August 2008, 20:14
It will be slightly quick.

Slightly quick due to hardware already bought or hardware still to buy ?
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: topher on 04 August 2008, 13:47
Lots of options to consider.. it won't be that 6L Chevy V8 i've had kicking around for ages though :laugh:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 04 August 2008, 13:56
The whole interior is coming out before it goes to Chris as he doesn't need it :wink:

Any bits that I can't use on the cabriolet will be going onto ebay in the not too distant future.
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: rubjonny on 07 August 2008, 12:43
damn i would have considered this, my cabby shell still needs welding and tbh im starting to get fed up of it!
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 07 August 2008, 13:12
Quote from: rubjonny on 07 August 2008, 12:43
damn i would have considered this, my cabby shell still needs welding and tbh im starting to get fed up of it!

If for any reason Chris doesn't take it, you're next on the list.
I'm not after anything for it other than a good home. I could get £70 at the scrap yard but its too good for that and my love for Mk1's wouldn't allow it :wink:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Lee_dub on 15 September 2008, 20:22
Did it go? I want a rolling shell...
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: gibby on 16 September 2008, 10:25
Aye. Topher got it.
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: richandhazel on 16 September 2008, 13:26
Yep, Topher has claimed it and as soon as we can tie up it will be gone :cry:
Title: Re: The mk1 tin-top is going to have to go........but how?
Post by: Lee_dub on 17 September 2008, 19:15
dam