MK1 GTI Restoration 1983 (--Project Black Hawk--) :-)

[GeorgeMK1]

Just read your thread mate, fantastic work!!

+1 on more pictures !! Id love to see the interior hehe.
I also agree on keeping the old little bits, you would sell something, eg. for 20 just to get rid of it, but when you actually need it, it will cost you twice as much to find. Haha its just not worth it, i've been collecting a whole shed of parts for 3-4 years now

[Dub Toffee]

Nice looking Mk1 GTI mate!

I really think you should drive it somewhere where there's a bit more space and get a load of photos of it, walk 360 around it and snap away, get the engine bay and interior, the whole lot. Bet you'd get some interest if you done that, plus, i'd love to see more of it

I Totaly agree!!! i just been real busy i would love so much to do a vid of her
shaving time from the future as it takes corners in a flury of vortex like agression!!

Alas for now some static pics As promised better late than never
The door cards are in great condition, the drivers card could use a new wood backing on the lower corner
but, the vinyl the most important thing is immaculate.
The rubber seals are so good their is a rather strong amount of positive air pressure when you close the door
behind you or on the way out.
I would love to get hold of a new roof lining as this one has or 2 marks but you cant be to picky.
Altho this one is in good condition considering the age of a mk1 golf, I guess you can always do better
That however doesn't take away from the fun of sitting in the drivers seat!
The parcel shelf is in timeless shape.
the rear cards are 99%
the rear seats are well as good as it gets
the floor carpet hasn't any holes but shows a little fading hear or their
the dash has excellent shape no cracks and is now sporting an old pioneer tape deck from the era

enjoy

[Dub Toffee]

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[Jackfa]

Loving the interior mate, keep up the great work!

[sifty]

AWESOME!! I have this car's brother, but in original-unrestored-rusty-needs-lots-of-work state. Your thread is quite inspirational and I can fully appreciate the efforts you've gone to to keep it as original as possible. Top work.

[Dub Toffee]

AWESOME!! I have this car's brother, but in original-unrestored-rusty-needs-lots-of-work state. Your thread is quite inspirational and I can fully appreciate the efforts you've gone to to keep it as original as possible. Top work.

Thats Awesome mate hope you dig in get her done, its worth the effort and the few GTis in Aus get to live on

The GTI was sold today
the new owner came up with a name that kept ringing in his mind.
It was from the song Black Betty. The song is a quite Punchy song that suits the car really well i think
might have to do a little vid i think i got a couple of snips here.
took a couple of pics today before hand over.









Im happy with the new owner, he's a UK guy who is intent on keeping it in good condition
and also driving like it should be driven... couldn't be more happy

[Jarred]

Congrats on the sale!

[mikinoz]

Another one that lives to drive another 30 years.

[Dub Toffee]

Thanks Boyz hopefully she comes out next year on club rego, that was his plan.
Bit of vid I put Together, wish i had some more driving footage to play with,
would love to have shown the car driving thru the city, on the bridge, fanging around some corners...
sorry it will have to do for now.
Vw Golf MK1 GTI Black Betty - YouTube

[Ak1]

that interior is absolutly amazing!!
how would one go about sourcing black interior like that.....?

[Dub Toffee]

that interior is absolutly amazing!!
how would one go about sourcing black interior like that.....?

Unfortunately a good set of door cards are hard to find.
I was lucky to be able to replace the original ones with a set form
a mk1 2 dr that Jason (who has scirocco ) had. He was wrecking the 2 dr
and offered to give me the Cards to help the Resto along so, Big shout to Jason.
So to find parts id say best thing is to have to keep a keen eye out and be persistent in asking around.
All the Best!

[Wolfgang]

If money isn't a concern you could order from Newton Commercial

[mikinoz]

If money isn't a concern you could order from Newton Commercial

I agree, I have a set of interior cards, head lining, and a parcel shelf from them and the quality is excellent.

[Dub Toffee]

This Pic Just in from the new owner Sam,
Look out for another mk1 on the streets in Sydney