Restoring a 1979 mk1 gti

[Maltloaf]

Hi all,

I have joined the elite and found a classic mk1. 1600cc, 5 speed, with the old style dash, and only ?127,000miles?






Ok she needs some work, but not so much to abandon the project.
I am trying to source some body panels, and would like to know if anyone knows of a company that produces the front and rear panels. These seem to be the only ones that need replacing. I am guessing that it will be more difficult to find a rear panel as it has the small lights?

Also anyone know a good VW breakers in the Bristol area?

Cheers

Matt B.

[richandhazel]

What a beauty...........nice one and good luck. GPC seem to be quite a popular site for panels.

[richandhazel]

http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/golf1.htm

[Maltloaf]

Thanks.
I am looking forward to a new project and just can't get enough of VAG cars.

[gibby]

Don't you just love mk1s !  Try this guy for parts and panels, he's an enthusiast that uses the mk1 forum ---> http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

mk1 forum here ------> http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/

[richandhazel]

One of these days I'll get round to doing my X plate one. Its solid underneath and has an immaculate interior. Needs the O/S wing replaced and a complete respray.

Its 1982 so I think its one of the first with the changed dash, rear lights etc.....

[Bronze MK1 Cab]

What a beaut 

That's sooo cool and can't be many of them about now 

[Phil303]

Sweet looking car, worth it's weight in gold. Possibly. 

[10:27]

cool car i got to be honest i do prefer the small rear lights mk 1

[Maltloaf]

Cheers guys, much appreciated.

She ain't bad for £100.

I have a few plans for it but going to try to get it as close to original as possible. The strip down and clean up begins first.