1990 GTI MK2/ABF/5dr/Alpine White - Au - Mission Complete 1/7/2016

Putting handles, cards and installing window regulator

Tks leigh,

I did have the mfa clocks on a one way, so I swapped it round and all is well.


I fitted the regulator, wasnt too much of a fuss, but dreading breaking the glass I took my time and the window rubbers were awesome as too the door card clips, i hadnt realised how many were actually missing and fell 9ne short by then end of the day. And a big thanks for showing me they push through.

Driver rear done, no hassle


I spent a good hour and a half trying to work out how to align the door without delving into the honge. After a lot of trial and error, I added a washer to shim to door back. The gap is still quote large but, the door trim only just clears the wing, so with a little improvement I proceeded with the door.

Got the driver door done....THEN WOULDNT YOU KNOW IT!


The lock mechanism was failing, another hour wasted, door card off and found the two screw clamp was loose, so a little kore fettling, and yes Id forgotten the mirror controller too... The rest of the doors were done, as too the door rubbers seated properly and trims put in place.

Time for a quick wash...





Sill trim cand arches tomorrow

 

Thanks for a confirmation of my findings... thats why my fuel economy shot up to 30 L/km and Im still unsure if that control valve for AC is functioning will check that at some point. Time to clean arches and sill trims.

 

Up the reds .....Beautiful

 

She really is beautiful eddie, unique to aus and redelicious! Keep an eye out for a headliner for him, theres no room for mediocre on the tornado delight!

 

Look while it last... I give it less than a week before something tears the spoiler off and trashes the bumper... makes it nice though! Front arches and skirts on, need a jack to remove tyres to do the rear... tomorrow




Console in...

 

It's getting to the stage where I'd be scared to take it out on the road. Park it in a museum?

Loved the trailer too. Can't wait for the cinematography release.

 

Double post

 

Looks absolutely beautiful from here Harry
Awesome looking , ABF'D Australian GTi 16v . You beaut

 

Looking great !

 

Final countdown

My final visit to Rust-Busters to borrow the hydraulic jack and fit the arches. God bless men who own pneumatic rivet guns

But first up... 6 months in waiting





While Garry buffed a ute


One side done...


Then the other

 

Finishing touches




While the bonnet could have done with a cut and buff, knowing weve oainted in rust and being not 100% I can deknib that at a later date, but the drivers side quarter panel had some solvent pop and while I washed the ute, Garry kindly buzzed with 1500 and spun his experienced buff to flatten iti out. Problem is, it looks sooo good, Im goingbto have to do the rest of the car at a later date. I actually like the soft orange peel, much more a modern a factory look!

Off to get our final charcoal chicken and baked veggies for lunch


Contentment


Garry is most dearly loved in the community... Everyone drops in for a chat and he always makes time


Couldn't have done it without him!


Sitting pretty now


And CGTI by my side


One more person to thank, Cheyenne from Supercheap Auto, without them being so helpful, it wouldnt have been such a wonderful exoerience...


My time is done in this sanctuary, house to clean, car to pack and time to hook up with my son before I head to Dubai for a recon. Video tonight, bed linen to hang... bbs

 

Contentment deservedly so




Well done sir looks amazing , best in Auz ?

If you do anything else in life with as much diligence you're bound to succeed

All the best from here on keep in touch with your virtual family "Clubgti.com"

 

Thank you Mike, it means a lot, Im a better IT guy, lets hope the Emirate appreciate me!

Ps... there is no one best car, each and every car has love in it, often unseen, usually covered in scratches... the best cars are those that ignite the passion to care for them!

 

It's a good car , seen it in person and drove it , I appreciate the time spent on it to get to this point , great work mate . When your back from Dubai I hope you came to check out my red rocket (tornado red of course)

 

Just Awesome mate ...love the topic


Just Beautiful [>:d<]

 

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Wow!

 

Drove back 1000km warm and happy, didnt miss a beat


Glovebox was not for a gti with ac...


Finally found a backing for number plates


Off to get MOT and change licence plate