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My VW MK1 GOLF

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My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by B20any » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:44 pm

Hi guys I'm new on here I've had my Z4 for a few months now so thought I would join up.
My main love is my mk1 Golf I've had it a couple of years now and love it, it's a series 1 so it has got small lights on the back chrome bumpers early interior with low back seats the car has only covered 40,000 from new and it is a one year only colour

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Had air fitted got annoying change exhaust manifolds
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Picture of the interior with an early GTI steering wheel fitted
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New wheels for this year
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Half way into refurb
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Fitted
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Few shows this year
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Twin carb manifold that I have started to polish
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Swiftly » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:50 pm

Love the old Mk 1, it sure looks great :thumbsup:
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by hydra » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:24 pm

jus curious, how much does a set of these BBS 3pcs split rims cost?
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Z4M-2006 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:35 pm

That is a glorious machine......

Congrats......... :thumbsup:
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Adamski » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:16 pm

Fantastic! From the years when passenger wing mirrors were optional! :thumbsup:

I had a (UK) mk1 Polo. Loved that car


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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Bradders75 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:36 pm

Quite simply - awesome! :thumbsup: If I had the money, I'd love to do up a Mk1 Golf.
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by B20any » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:46 pm

hydra wrote:jus curious, how much does a set of these BBS 3pcs split rims cost?
I brought them from Hungry for £900 by the time I've had them powder coated new stainless bolts and new badges they have cost me about £1300 without tyres.
Thanks guys its slowly getting there just got the engine to do now and a few other bits and bobs.
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Z4M-2006 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:53 pm

Are you going for the smooth.seamless engine bay look ?
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by NeilP » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:54 pm

looks fantastic.

first pic taken at players?
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by B20any » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:01 am

Yea think I'm going for the smooth look but not boxing in the chassis legs I've already relocated battery and washer bottle. Yea players last year it was a good day out and got a good spot :)
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Z4M-2006 » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:03 am

You doing a rad relocation ?
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by inkey$ » Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:46 am

Love the MK1. Mate of mine had one in Viper Green back in the mid 90s and it looked amazing.
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Machine monkey » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:32 pm

Very nice that is a credit to you :thumbsup:
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by Jembo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:38 pm

You've followed a path of many a Petrol Head
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Re: My VW MK1 GOLF

Post by the cueball » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:39 pm

hmmm... if it was a bit lower and a lot cleaner....

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Looks great...

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