Alex's GTI Project

[geralis32]

Hey all its about time that i start posting some pics and get some advise from other drivers
i have a 1983 gti mk1 1.8L
i bought the car as a project so i can do something with my time and learn a few things along the way as well
its 2 door and was originally white

This is how i got it ☝

it had a fare bit of rust and damage done to the car, so first part was to fix body work and re paint
i should mention that many of my family and friends are mechanics so did help

i chose to keep it white and re paint it with the candy white which was seen on a lot of great looking mk5's

car in shop



being painted




it has been painted now but haven't taken any photos,
the only pics i have are of the finished doors and boot




more to come soon

[GoLfMan]

looking good.

Did you end up getting those engine issues sorted?

[16v_kid]

looks good dude.

nice to see another GTi in Melbourne.

[EndlessMKI]

awesome.........nothing like a fresh coat of paint.

[Lima]

Very pleased to see where this car ended up and that it is being given much love.

[Jarred]

Very Cool. can't wait for more!

I certainly wish I had a GTI on my P's...

[EndlessMKI]

noticed that silly indicator has been rounded off too...............nice.

OMG it's even got a sunroff!!!!!....

[velly_16v_cab]

sweet sweet sweeeeeet!!!!


love it, good luck with the build

[16v_kid]

by the way, was the car for sale for around $6000?

edit: pretty sure is, from the rust and the owner telling me that he sold it to some guy in Melbourne.

pretty cool dude.

[Lima]

OMG it's even got a sunroff!!!!!....

Yep. AFAIK this is a genuine Campaign model (although, no P-slots ... hmm).

[Lima]

by the way, was the car for sale for around $6000?

Loosely. AFAIK he never actually put a firm price on it. At least that was the story when I was speaking with the previous owner about buying the car.

[Jarred]

Yep. AFAIK this is a genuine Campaign model (although, no P-slots ... hmm).

looks to have green tinted glass and the year is about right, but I don't think that the sunroof nessecarily indicates campaign.

[static1800]

Cool project mate, you are going to keep it original?

[geralis32]

hey all thanks for the comments, yeah i am planning on keeping it as orignal as i can

UPDATES

Wheels and coilovers were bought from Dom off the forum, couldn't miss a chance at a set of wheels like these






Finally finished paint, but carpet and seats are almost done and to be put in some time this week








i think the next thing on the agenda is the engine work to be done, i would really like to get it back up to around the original or more HP it came out with, but dont want to do an engine swap of any kind

[geralis32]

Hey all
i have been looking at getting a new set of tail lights something similar to these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360208819654&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

any one know where to get some or ebay/internet best chance