Marneus 78 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Just bought myself another Golf. Dragon Green 5dr1 previous owner106,000Climatronic She's in ok condition but does require some TLC before I start the modifying process.CheersJamie bennyk and VR6Pete 2 Link to post Share on other sites
bennyk 1,238 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hello mate, welcome back! Looks like quite a tidy one, gotta love a bit of climatronic! Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks mate, she needs a bit of work but nothing much (worst bit is the non working sunroof)And I still blame you, Shakey & Dougie for making me want to get another mk3 Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Welcome back pal. The vr's are just one big addiction. Lol Bealieboy and Marneus 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Welcome back to the fold Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Phase one....Clean interior & change lights. And I now know there's no rust in the floor VR6CABBS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Ah, 5 door and in the best colour. Welcome back! Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Just had it up to my mates to put on his ramp & it's not too bad..... For a mk3 Over the winter we're going to do both sills, both rear arches, the lower back panel behind the bumper, both front wings.... They're the bits I can't do. I've got this little list,Bushes all round (not necessary now but will be for my turbo plans)Brake hard lines to the rear (I hate going near the abs pump/controller )Stainless brake hoses all round & new discs/pads. Not too bad.... Wish I'd have been able to get under it before I bought it now as I'd have knocked a bit more off the price Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 More importantly I've got the drivers seat & gear knob back in & she's had 4 new tyres put on today so at least I can play Just waiting on the log book so I can stick my number plate on VR6Pete and Dave_ciw 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Yokie Spec 2's! Best rubber out there in my opinion! What did you use to clean your leather up? Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Oh and moved the thread across to members rides section! Seems it could evolve into a diary this one! Keep up the good work. I am partial to a dragon green VR with cream leather..... Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Oh and moved the thread across to members rides section! Seems it could evolve into a diary this one! Keep up the good work. I am partial to a dragon green VR with cream leather.....Mushroom Dave, mushroom! Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 That is how VW describe it mate. What more can I say. Bealieboy and Marneus 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Oh and moved the thread across to members rides section! Seems it could evolve into a diary this one! Keep up the good work. I am partial to a dragon green VR with cream leather.....Cheers Dave A dettol wipe them some cheap leather wipes is all I used on them The leather has seen better days & as I'm not a great fan of leather it will be getting replaced with black cloth.... Complete with black everything else, probably a mk3.5 dash while I'm at it. Hopefully taking the headliner & the rest of the trim out this week so I can try to get rid of the awful smell. Then it's saving for parts & the restoration can begin. Dave_ciw 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Got a few more little bits done this morning. Fitted front fog light vents. Removed rear wiper. Fitted the rubber bung so my fuel flap is now flush with the wing..... It's the little things Dave_ciw 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Deep spoiler (£8.95 from ECP) Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Finally it's on Link to post Share on other sites
dale p 62 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Looking good Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Just won these..... Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Had a couple of hours tonight so decided to take the scuttle panel off as the one on it is brittle & rotten, I have one to replace it that's in vgc but on taking the old one off I found this It was full of leaves, muck & general shite, needs a new pollen filter too so ordered one. Hoovered it all out & gave it a quick wipe downStill love the look of these from the back.... Harvey wasn't too impressed though Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Looks ok from the front too.... Just needs to be lower now. Also got the horn & rear fogs working.... Horn was a corroded fuse & rear fogs was lack of bulbs Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome back. Lovely example! What's next ?! Marneus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks Pete,I've loads of plans but this year will mainly be getting the black interior in, getting the coilovers fitted, finding some S3 Avus wheels, changing the header tank & a couple of hoses to try get shut if the annoying gurgle I can sometimes hear, then using her till November. I'm taking her off the road then for MOT prep & welding (will see how much )Eventually she will get resprayed & a big arse turbo will take up residence under the bonnet VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks Pete,I've loads of plans but this year will mainly be getting the black interior in, getting the coilovers fitted, finding some S3 Avus wheels, changing the header tank & a couple of hoses to try get shut if the annoying gurgle I can sometimes hear, then using her till November. I'm taking her off the road then for MOT prep & welding (will see how much )Eventually she will get resprayed & a big arse turbo will take up residence under the bonnet Damn I know the feeling of the gurgle on the turn of the key. Ever since I fitted Samco's on mine. Sounds like the waves hitting the rocks in a fookin sea storm. Any way looks like a nice one pal. Marneus and VR6Pete 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Marneus 78 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Yeah, sounds like there's a rolling brook behind my dash.... Think I found the culprit though It's leaking so I'm thinking it's enough to unseal the system & let the coolant bubble. Link to post Share on other sites
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