Fans Of The Oldskool...

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mk1jones
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Fans Of The Oldskool...

Post by mk1jones »

I brought this car in November 2005, because of my ridiculas insurance quotes and the fact I hadnt passed my test (have now), it hasnt been driven yet. But this gave me chance to do some work on it.

When I brought it _ £550
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First thing was to short out the exhaust, which was knocking on the body and under the car. Instead of wasting time with the old one, I got a new one and fitted that.
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I wanted to clean my engine bay up abit, so I got my rocker cover sand blasted and my filter cap polished. I made a stencil and sprayed my rocker cover. I also cleaned the bay alittle as well.(I will probly end up sparying the rocker cover black, it just seemed fun at the time.)
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After this was fitted, I took the Bumpers off. I know some people like the look of the old grey bumper, but I really didnt like them, so I sprayed them black. If anyone is thinking of doing this, dont waste time with the spray paints "designed for bumpers". I found that Hammerite Smooth works great. Since I have put them on, they have had to withstand all types of weather, HOT Sun, Cold, Rain & Wind, and they are still fine.
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After spraying my bumpers, the next thing was new wheels. It took me ages to find wheels. Thanks to "Ste B" for his help. I picked these up off ebay.
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(A "bit" of griding was in order for the sexy new wheels)
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Then, Lowering was next, I got the shocks and springs off ebay to lower it 60mm. I was purely doing it for cosmetic reasons, and maybe alittle for handling. But it was a good job that I changed them becuase the shocks that were on were completely shot.
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(Rear stance baby! Also, black Bumpers...)
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So, really not much more to do.
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I then got some German number plates, and I have had this "AA" in waiting for a long, long time. I wanted to put it on when ever thing was completely finished, but..... So only a few minor things to do now. I'm missing one peice of Chrome trim from under my driver door, so if you can help me?
(Sorry, battery was on charge)
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Let me know what you think?
Cheers
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Post by ZOMBIE »

sexy as fook!! looks a great deal lower than 60mm too :wink:
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Post by SteB »

Very cool.
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Post by nuttinnew »

Oh yes! :P 8)
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Post by mulletdan »

One of the nicest examples of a MK1 I have ever seen there, liking the subtle mods as well.
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Post by Jim1500 »

Love it! One of my favourite colours on any car and the wheels are the dogs danglies!
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Post by polokris »

im loving this MK1...

me and my mate have a Mk1.. this has inspired me greatly 8)
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Post by mk2golf16v »

Phat!
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Post by VF_Marshall »

Absolutely loving that, well done for making such a fine job of it 8)

I'm pretty sure i've got a few spare stainless sill trims for the MK1 if you're still looking.
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Post by SpikeyG40 »

mmmm me likey! :twisted:
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Post by DanDiesel »

that is one sweet looking mk1 u got there!!
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Post by toXXin »

Me likey! :D
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Post by bob »

No....I'm not jealous...... :wink:

A very nice Mk1, love those cars, wish I still had mine......
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Post by NornIron »

8)

I have a spare sill trim in my garage, although posting it may be difficult...drop me a PM if you want it!
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Post by Tahrey1043 »

good god that's fly 8) so simple but done well & very effective

its the old ones that have the charm :)
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