It hasn't taken long!
Last month I bought a 1991 Golf Cabriolet - it has a ripped roof, a few dents here and there, mechanically it's sound, the odd little part needs replacing, but engine and gearbox are very strong still. Shame everything is getting replaced really!
Pics: (highlighting damage mainly!)

8D2B9942 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9945 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9943 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9946 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9947 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9948 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9949 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9950 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9951 by night photographer, on Flickr
I'm getting to work on the interior, replacement roof, bodywork and new paint job first. Then the mechanics will follow later in 2013 with my dad in the UK about to buy a MK4 Golf GTI Donor car (had originally had my heart set on an AEB engine, but now I'm going AGU!).
Things I've already bought:
New carpet and boot lining in Terracotta Red.

Porsche 987 Leather and Alacantara Seats.

This seat^^ but in this style vv

Single Headlight Badged Grill Set.
Forge Short Shifter (no longer going into my Polo)
2.0T Coil packs and adapters (coming out of my Polo)
Things I've already done:
Current engine has been completely flushed and serviced and will be for sale with most of the engine components once my new engine is on a boat over here.
Interior stripped ready for sound deadening and speaker and electric seat wiring (only electric recline - nothing too crazy)
Things on the shopping list (if anyone can help):
New roof in Red from Prestige Auto Trim in the UK.
Replacement front bumper.
Replacement O/S/F Wing (or Guard - whatever you Australians call them
)
Spare stock seat rails for the Porsche Seats (existing one's have had it)
OEM Porsche Seat Wiring loom - unless someone can instruct me on how to do the seat wiring without it?
Caliber RCD 110 Retro Head Unit
Pioneer TS-A4613I 4x6" Front Speakers (pretty certain they're a straight swap)
Other car audio related purchases.
Red Grille Surround
Coilovers (no decision on brand as of yet)
3 Piece 15x7/8 Wheels
Chrome Strips, Door Handles, Window Winders, Fuel Cap and Mirrors.
Replacement glove box (unless dash has to be removed)
K03s Turbocharger for the AGU unless I can find a compatible K04 for a decent price.
New Sun visors
Misc seals/gaitors and random parts.
So yeah - this is going to keep me busy for a long time, but now's definitely the time to do it before the strong dollar falls and the bargains to be had in Europe are thus gone! As a few may know I'm great at finding awesome rare parts and bringing them into Aus - not so great at actually putting them together and getting them to work! But hey we've all got to start somewhere and I am VERY excited about this project.
Last month I bought a 1991 Golf Cabriolet - it has a ripped roof, a few dents here and there, mechanically it's sound, the odd little part needs replacing, but engine and gearbox are very strong still. Shame everything is getting replaced really!
Pics: (highlighting damage mainly!)

8D2B9942 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9945 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9943 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9946 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9947 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9948 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9949 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9950 by night photographer, on Flickr

8D2B9951 by night photographer, on Flickr
I'm getting to work on the interior, replacement roof, bodywork and new paint job first. Then the mechanics will follow later in 2013 with my dad in the UK about to buy a MK4 Golf GTI Donor car (had originally had my heart set on an AEB engine, but now I'm going AGU!).
Things I've already bought:
New carpet and boot lining in Terracotta Red.

Porsche 987 Leather and Alacantara Seats.

This seat^^ but in this style vv

Single Headlight Badged Grill Set.
Forge Short Shifter (no longer going into my Polo)
2.0T Coil packs and adapters (coming out of my Polo)
Things I've already done:
Current engine has been completely flushed and serviced and will be for sale with most of the engine components once my new engine is on a boat over here.
Interior stripped ready for sound deadening and speaker and electric seat wiring (only electric recline - nothing too crazy)
Things on the shopping list (if anyone can help):
New roof in Red from Prestige Auto Trim in the UK.
Replacement front bumper.
Replacement O/S/F Wing (or Guard - whatever you Australians call them

Spare stock seat rails for the Porsche Seats (existing one's have had it)
OEM Porsche Seat Wiring loom - unless someone can instruct me on how to do the seat wiring without it?
Caliber RCD 110 Retro Head Unit
Pioneer TS-A4613I 4x6" Front Speakers (pretty certain they're a straight swap)
Other car audio related purchases.
Red Grille Surround
Coilovers (no decision on brand as of yet)
3 Piece 15x7/8 Wheels
Chrome Strips, Door Handles, Window Winders, Fuel Cap and Mirrors.
Replacement glove box (unless dash has to be removed)
K03s Turbocharger for the AGU unless I can find a compatible K04 for a decent price.
New Sun visors
Misc seals/gaitors and random parts.
So yeah - this is going to keep me busy for a long time, but now's definitely the time to do it before the strong dollar falls and the bargains to be had in Europe are thus gone! As a few may know I'm great at finding awesome rare parts and bringing them into Aus - not so great at actually putting them together and getting them to work! But hey we've all got to start somewhere and I am VERY excited about this project.
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