Black GTI

[NewVDubber]

Just bought my 1st MK2 GTI after wanting one for years.
The car was in pretty good condition inside, awesome mechanically according to my mechanic but average at best exterior.
List of things to do over next few months
1. Replace grille with original quad light grille
2. Replace side skirts if I can find some
3. Source and install centre console
4. Replace clutch
5. Cut, wax and polish up paint work to see how good it comes up, then decide what needs re spray
6. Replace front and side indicators back to originals
7. Source European golf ball gear knob (bloody harder than I thought)
8. Fix up lower part of front bumper.

All cosmetic and small jobs for now but the car is in pretty good condition so lucky not a great deal to do.

I will update with photos as I go.

[sports racer]

Great to hear you've got it and mechanically it's in good condition.

I've got a quad light grill if you can't find one in Sydney and I think the local wrecker might have a gear knob. I'll check next time I'm out there.

Check out the MK2 Jetta that's in Parts for Sale. There might be some bits that you're after.

Cheers

Paul

[ozgti]

I have a complete big bumper setup, with skirts, might need a clean though..I'll grab some pics.

[ahbvw]

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[NewVDubber]

Thanks Buddy i have replied

[NewVDubber]

Paul i cant find the MK2 Jetta in parts to sell mate.....

Must be blind lol

[NewVDubber]

OZGTI i have PM'd you cheers buddy

[sports racer]

Must be blind lol

Yep, must be getting old.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ct-100434.html

[Munch]

I have a centre console

[Munch]

I also have black rear light clusters

[Matt P]

Gearnob - VW Golf MK1 MK2 MK3 Jetta Polo Corrado Scirocco Caddy GTI Kamei Gear Knob NEW | eBay

[NewVDubber]

So Ive finally had time to start some of the work to the GTI.

Things that i have done or am in the process of finishing so far are

Change out the single grille conversion and replaced with original twin headlight grille and lights = DONE
Polish up paint work to see if it needs any work = DONE - will need minor repairs
Source and fit original chrome VW badge for rear of car = DONE
Source and fit black vinyl wrap for boot surround as original had been remove = DONE
Service and Tune Up = DONE purring like a big cat
Replace rear passenger side seatbelt = Got one coming from a guy off the forum
Replace missing or damaged side skirt jack point covers = got some coming from the same guy with the seat belt
Find and install centre console = still waiting for a guy off the forum to come back to me about one he has.

Will post some pictures up later today of how she is looking now compared to before.

Im also maybe looking at replacing the interior seat if i can find some for a five door version in great condition, ive found the ones in mine seem to have been modified, the passenger side front seat is defo a drivers side one that been modified to fit and the rear split seats dont fold down correctly making me think they've been taken out of a 3 door.

Im also trying to find the clips that hold the parcel shelf to the left and right parcel shelf panels as mine are missing and have been replaced by 2 screws which is really bodgy and makes the parcel rattle constantly.

[sports racer]

OK you've had an hour, where are the pictures?

[NewVDubber]

The before shot of the front, really didnt like the single light front grille it made it look less menacing.

You can also see that the paint work was very dull.



Now returned to original double head light grille looking angry and a bit of spit and polish later and she is shining like an a gem again.

More photos to follow.

[sports racer]

Good thing you've got a white numberplate otherwise you'd never find it in the dark.

Has it lived up to your expectations?