My latest addition 1976 2dr

[eri_12]

Yeah good idea...might keep it parked behind the transporters for a while and on a downward slope from the road!
And, Redmk2gti, the alulines were in perfect condition (not one scratch!)

[sports racer]

You don't know how lucky you are AND you got it back with the wheels still on it. I bet your heart is still beating at a million miles per hour!

Here's my tips for making sure it doesn't wander again.

If it isn't already fitted with an electric petrol pump go and get one and wire it in with a hidden on/off switch. Best place for a switch is under the drivers seat where it can't be seen but you know where to reach to turn it on. Wire it into the ignition so when the car is turned off the pump also turns off so you don't accidentaly leave it on all night. The car will still start if the pump isn't working but won't run for more than a minute. No thief is going to troubleshoot a stalled car in the middle of traffic.

Connect a wire to the wire that goes from the dizzy to the coil. Put an on/off switch on the end of your new wire and connect it to an earth or chassis point. When the switch is on there will be no signal to the coil and therefore no spark so the car won't start. Hide the switch somewhere different to the pump switch. It won't deter someone who knows what they are doing but it will stop the joyriders.

Paint the car some ugly pale yellow colour so no-one in their right mind will want to steal it. No, wait, you live in Tassie so that won't work.

Cheers

Paul

[eri_12]

I know I am probably the luckiest person in tas atm! So glad it was fine. Seriously couldnt believe it and still cant. They even parked it neatly and managed to get both doors stuck shut so noone else could steal it! Hope they enjoyed my nice comfy seats...which I havent put a picture on here of them. Picked up some Audi beige leather seats (fronts only) off Specip3 which had mk1 bases already welded. Makes such a difference to the ride!
Good ideas Paul (except the last one haha anything goes in tas!), definitly worth looking into something to keep it safer.

[sports racer]

You've had a tyre slashed, hatch found open and now stolen. Ever thought of painting a target on the side to make it easier to vandalise?

Where I live I don't even bother to lock my cars.

[Jarred]

lucky you Erica!

Massive sigh of relief, glad it's pretty ok!

[waddz]

geez nice outcome eri !!! I remember my bros car got stolen last year, burnt out somewhere the next day

[eri_12]

You've had a tyre slashed, hatch found open and now stolen. Ever thought of painting a target on the side to make it easier to vandalise?

Where I live I don't even bother to lock my cars.

Haha but I might have to spend some money on some paint then...
Its not usual in my street trust me - maybe this car just attracts bogans??

I was expecting it to be burnt or rolled in a gully somewhere thats for sure...certainly didnt expect to see it the way I did

Now to spend some money on her getting her a bit more secure I think.

[eri_12]

Quick snap from tonight with its new badgeless grille. Thanks to Byron

[sports racer]

Dammn but that looks good!

What's you address again? Haven't fitted any anti-theft devices yet?

[Doesy]

New Grill looks tops!

[eri_12]

Had a few goodies since my last update:
Chrome trim


Beige Audi leather seats (fronts only) the difference it makes than the old original ones might get the old ones reupholstered...


Wolfsburg steering wheel

[RedMk2Gti]

The seat is so nice !! did you need custom fabrication to make it fit ?

Wolfsburg wheel make it even better

[eri_12]

The seat is so nice !! did you need custom fabrication to make it fit ?

Wolfsburg wheel make it even better

I bought them with mk1 seat rails already on the bases
Wolfsburg wheel is so nice to drive with! Thanks

[eri_12]

Well...I found a venetian for my MK1! Except I do think it needs to be powdercoated white...

[GeorgeMK1]

Coming together real nice now! Bet you're happy with it