Welcome me to your world

[mikinoz]

So I have now become a MKI owner. We have been looking around for a few months for a cheap second car and this one has come up after looking at hillmans, fiats and aircoolers.



It is a bit rough around the edges, but the engine and drivetrain are in good order. It has little rust and all things considered it was a good buy. It has new Koni Adjustables and Spax Springs so there is a bit of money saved.

I will need to get some immediate advice, like how does the reverse light switch - but mostly I will learn from the Haynes and you fine folk to make this into a reliable daily.

It is complianced as 06/76.

Please play fair with me!

[Golf Loon]

Reverse light switch is on the gearbox, two wire.
If there is power there, is probably the switch, if not find a good power source and put in a new circuit for the easiest fix.

Car looks ok Mik. I just sold my 6/76 5 door yesterday, funny that you get one today.

[Jarred]

Welcome to the fun that is mk 1 ownership! Congrats on the purchase. I remember that car from nats. Didn't look too shabby, and if it's got a good driveline, then you're sorted

[FJ Steve]

It won't fit down your driveway. Sell it to me.

[DVR68U]

good work mate, enjoy
cheers brenton

[mikinoz]

Is this a 'swallowtail' ?

[static1800]

Is this a 'swallowtail' ?

nope, see below for more details. Swallowtails were all really early models, the main difference being the rear panel being shaped different I believe they also have a different bonnet.

http://www.swallowtail.info/

[DVR68U]

yeah different bonnet that doenst have the line indent go accross the front just down the sie to the front then fades out , standard have the lines down the side and accross the front making a u shape.
cheers brenton

[mikinoz]

Ta!

Now I need to do both tie rod, CV boot and then I get the blue slip.

Other things to do are interior light, wire guages, door latches and a general tidy up.

When is the next MK1 gtg?

[mikinoz]

New door panels in - looks the biz!





And we all remember wanting to drive your Dad's car...

[fuzion]

looks tidy! very noice!



I SEEZ YOUR MK1'Z SKEEEELLZZZ lol


im wanting one, but im not allowed probably as i already have 2 cars.. but thats besides the point! DAMN YOU!

[mikinoz]

im wanting one, but im not allowed probably as i already have 2 cars.. but thats besides the point! DAMN YOU!

We have gone from having 5 in Hobart to 4 including this one that we bought recently.

I have a buyer for one of the Imps, so we will be a 3 car family soon.

It is really hard to be a committed old car enthusiast in the inners of a city like Sydney... But we do it because we love them!

[mikinoz]

From this;

To this;



I am pretty pleased with it.









Pay for rego next saturday and it can finally come out of the driveway!

[mikinoz]

I have been making some changes along the way - can't believe that I have had her for 8 months already.

[kavlfc]

Is this a 'swallowtail' ?

Unfortunately not BUT if you ever choose to change your steering wheel can I have your old one please?? How much posted to UK??
Nice car to bring back in all it's glory

Chris