murraymints mk3,

[LowlifeDubber]

Only my opinion but id rather drive an uprated non gti that is solid than a gti that has had a crap load of welding done.
Yours is solid and you have all the running gear required to convert yours.

Like i say just my opinion.The only thing i see the 16v has going for it is the lack of 2 doors.

[VR6_Wherry]

Only my opinion but id rather drive an uprated non gti that is solid than a gti that has had a crap load of welding done.
Yours is solid and you have all the running gear required to convert yours.

Like i say just my opinion.The only thing i see the 16v has going for it is the lack of 2 doors.

Agree with Gaz on this one too!

Also aren't your wheels 4 stud?

Surely for the hassle of repairing the GTi you could just convert your other one. Would be cheaper and more fun would it not?

[Wayne]

Only my opinion but id rather drive an uprated non gti that is solid than a gti that has had a crap load of welding done.
Yours is solid and you have all the running gear required to convert yours.

Like i say just my opinion.The only thing i see the 16v has going for it is the lack of 2 doors.

^^This has to make the most sense in the long run, the sill on the valver looks a mess.

[thai-wronghorse]

I wouldnt waste my time and effort with that shell, not only is yours more solid its also a better colour. Just gut the valver mate.

[murraymint]

Yh can see all your points and that was the plan. But after a lot of thinking and head scratching I think Itl work out better for me in the long run to repair the gti. Firstly if I convert mine, I will have to rush it ina way as I won't have a car and my work is 20 miles from my house. So if i repair the gti I can take my time and do it right as il still have my 1.6 to drive round in.

Secondly I'd feel a LOT more confident doing the bodywork on the gti then gutting it and fitting it all in the 1.6, as I've done body repair and refinishing at college and now as said before work with metal daily, here's what I've been doing at work most recently.

http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/cobra/

But as much as I'd like to think I know what I'm doing engine and wiring wise, I don't know much at all and would need a lot of help.

The only big things that need doing on the gti is a new rear arch welded in and bend up a pice to do the sill. I would just patch it up, I'd do it properly, cut all the rust out.

[F17BAD]

I'd repair the GTI too

[LowlifeDubber]

No matter how good a repair id always know that the car had been welded up which would bug me.However im not a bodywork man(i can do it i just hate it)but the mechanical side of it is simples to me so thats why i would do it.

You also have to factor in a respray with this one unless your just going to cover the patches up with the sill and arch kit.Again something that would bug me.

If you sell youyr green one it will make baby jesus cry.Dont do it.

[Wayne]

One more point to make, guess you have looked into it but how does the insurance stack up for the GTI against yours converted.

[Gti_Jamo]

If your good with metal and welding then i would say fix the gti. Nothing wrong with a car thats been welded, usually ends up stronger than when it rolled off the production line. And if your that good, you could do it without it being obvious.

[Seanl]

I agree with Jamo on that too. Its in your mind as to how you feel about welding it up, and in the grand scheme of things, its not a bad thing provided you do it properly! Good luck with it anyway mate, and it make sense with your reasons behind it too!