Just a quickie about big bumper/small bumper...

[SoundillusioN]

Is this bad? 

It's not in the best condition, I just thought it'd look a bit tidier...

Are the Karmann's quite sought after then?

all the cabrio's were karmann iirc

whats the date/spec of the car in question?

They are all Karmann as that's who made them.  Fact of the day, Karmann coachworks in Osnabrück were the largest independent motor vehicle manufacturing company in Germany until a couple of years ago and were recently in the poop. ( I think VW have been helping them out being their longest standing customer) They have been going since 1901 and have produced all sorts from their own cars like the ghia, nissan micra convertables, Land Rover Defenders in Brazil to motorhomes!

[Guy]

It's a 1993 1.8 manual with a cloth interior.

year would indicate that this is a late run out model... so its either clipper, sportline or rivage

have you go access to the V5 details so you can check what it says on there?

http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?name=Info&op=viewtut&id=118

figures for mk1 cabrios in 1993 were as follows..

GTi Cabriolet 0
Clipper 217
Sportline 143
Rivage GTi 126
Rivage Leather 25

If its a sportline or rivage i'd leave well alone, clipper wouldn't be such a disaster as its total production was 6,196 - however my personal preference would be to keep the kit on and keep it standard.. but then again I am all for keeping the later mk1's standard/only minor mods.. and i think older ones are best being retro

however, that said, this is/will be your car, you can do what you like to it!  

[Jack3559]

I'll have to have a look when I go for a proper viewing.

I don't want to play my part in reducing the amount of dwindling standard cabby's on the road if it's a desirable model.

I may look out for one that's already adordned in small bumpers.

[SoundillusioN]

^^ good stuff,

Jack, got any more info on the car, link, pics?  Also what is it you're looking for in a cabby as small bumper ones are about for good prices.  Are fussed about age, engine type and spec?

[Jack3559]

^^ good stuff,

Jack, got any more info on the car, link, pics?  Also what is it you're looking for in a cabby as small bumper ones are about for good prices.  Are fussed about age, engine type and spec?

It's in the local freeads, I'll try and scan the ad when I get back.

I'm not fussed about age or engine, so long as it's manual.

Would prefer a cloth interior and no mould though.

[SoundillusioN]

Cool, well keep us posted. 

[Guy]

^^ good stuff,

Jack, got any more info on the car, link, pics?  Also what is it you're looking for in a cabby as small bumper ones are about for good prices.  Are fussed about age, engine type and spec?

It's in the local freeads, I'll try and scan the ad when I get back.

I'm not fussed about age or engine, so long as it's manual.

Would prefer a cloth interior and no mould though.

 

check carpets for dampness.. especially in the footwells and in the boot, also check scuttle panel for water build up due to blocked drainage plugs

[Jack3559]

Reason for saying that, is I went to view one that had been 'dry stored' for 6 years last week and the glass had gone green and the once black leather was white and fluffy.

I'll give whatever I get a good poking though as I'm not handy with a welder.

[SoundillusioN]

Reason for saying that, is I went to view one that had been 'dry stored' for 6 years last week and the glass had gone green and the once black leather was white and fluffy.

I'll give whatever I get a good poking though as I'm not handy with a welder.

Cabby buying guides, second link is very detailed

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=18122.0

http://www.mk1dubz.com/Buycab.pdf

http://www.matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide5.shtml

[Guy]

Reason for saying that, is I went to view one that had been 'dry stored' for 6 years last week and the glass had gone green and the once black leather was white and fluffy.

I'll give whatever I get a good poking though as I'm not handy with a welder.

happens with storage.. its just bateria from bits that have been in contact with hoomans.. steering wheel and seatbelts are main culprits for nasty mould... comes off in about 2 seconds flat though with a bit of APC

green glass can become clean glass with a pressure washer and a good glass polish