Mk1 GTi Campaign Restoration Thread - Now Complete with even more pics!!

will look for the sill trim tonight, not been to the garage due to rain.

 

Safely tucked away back home:



Couple of things to finish off then will be up for sale

 

8mths on and she will be on the road tomorrow

 

due to broken leg and damaged ankle ligaments this will be up for sale from the weekend onwards.

PM me for details, looking for offers around 4750 which I think is fair for a starting price

 

It passed the MOT with no issues yet again last month but then had trouble starting once I got it home. A new hall sender later and up and running again.

As we finally had a weekend of decent weather I finally decided to give the car it's first wash (hand wash of course) since the respray!

So a few pics having changed the wheels to the originals:








photos not as good quality as usual, think I need to play around with the settings.

I have found out the rear lights are leaking having washed it, what's the best method of sealing up the rear lights?

Need to touch up the red grille, refit the dash around the clocks.

What you all think??

 

make sure the rubber strip is fitted snuggly and tighten them up well on the inside.

 

Looks very nice.

 

Today I refitted the clocks and switches, painted the bumpers and red grill trim, just need to reseal rear lights and refit a gearbox (all because of a dodgy speedo cable!!)

 

resealed the lights using a special sealant that is used to seal bonded windscreenss.

new pictures courtesy of flickr:

 

Nice car but by heck that a massive exhaust!!!!

 

Anyone know how I directly link the images from flickr into the page? I used the image code but not happening!

There is a reason for that 'massive exhaust', it is a Supersprint mk1 16v conversion system. Goes well with the Ashley 4 branch

Sounds just about right in my opinion for a mk1

 

pics now sorted

 

Nice car except for that huge drainpipe exhaust!

 

now on eBay. Reckon I should put on a standard exhaust then?

 

The car looks great!

 

Great build thread and good luck with the sale - but fek that is a huge exhaust for a standard looking beauty.......!

might have to check for wildlife in there before starting the car !

 

Nice restoration gareth, the silver stripe interior you have, I've seen red strip & also green stripe. Are there any more?

 

Hi mate, just saw your car via eBay, good luck with the sale.