Fortunatley I do have the p slot centres in the car - the car has one on to see if they fitted properly!
Yeah this one would be a keeper and actually I didn't expect to buy either Mk2 but I saw this and couldn't pass it up especially being local!
Interestingly, I just had a chat with the first owner - he stated loads of little anecdotes which were great. For example, the engine was making a weird noise so they did a full engine rebuild and realised it was just a HT lead arching on the cylinder head.
Weirdly, he did say that the car had a light upgrade - he said he couldn't remember if the spotlamps were the upgrade or the units were upgraded. The main lights look original so I think it's likely it had a single grill from Germany and possibly LHD lights. Although he did state the bumpers were red stripe from factory which doesn't agree with other A reg GTI's.
Hopefully I can get these little issues ironed out, not that it really matters to anyone apart from us on here!
I know, I know, it's my second 'new to me' Mk2 in 2 weeks!
This one was really unexpected - I initially saw it on Facebook MK2OC sales and had just been listed. I sent it straight to Mr Mac, phoned the guy. There was someone else interested in the car and wanted to view the next morning. Therefore, Me, Ali and Jasmine went down straight away to view. It was fairly local so an hour later we were with the car.
The previous owner was very transparent and very upfront about the work needed - it's not perfect but it seems like a great base to get started and the history is really interesting.
These are the worst bits:
So as you can see - much to keep me busy with.
It seems that the arch was hit a few years back and then just filler over - it feels solid underneath but time will tell. The sill on that side will need replacing, a heritage replacement was included in the sale.
It seems that the inner skin was done on the turret but not the outer, previous owner sent me this for reference:
Still unsure if this is a 'correct' fix so will look to replace this after seeking advice when the sill is replaced.
Anyway, I went back the next day with the trailer
Jasmine loving the purchase!
So here it is!
Apart from the obvious - it's a really solid base and really original - even has all the stickers, service history is ridiculously amazing with original first aid kit!
The backstory with this car is quite strange and after some investigation, I've found that it's an April 1984 built car - delivered on 30th May 1984 from Wolfsburg to Schwalmtal (West Germany). It was ordered to spec RHD and taken to Bristol apparently to avoid a car waiting list. I have all the strange German documents below:
Once in the UK - it was assigned this plate and the sold to the director of Epping Motor Company in Feb 1985 to which the plate transferred to "JL40". This owner spent A LOT of money on the car over the years - FSH with a VW dealer, engine rebuild etc. Looking at the history, the car got anything it needed! The plate was removed in December 2002 and then parked up in dry stored from 2003 onwards. There are still invoices from this point for an engine rebuild and other mechanical parts:
It was then kept in dry store and sold to previous owner in 2019 who kept it also in dry store at which it looked like this:
Previous spent a lot of money restoring the fuel system and braking system so everything in that department is new!
Therefore, my plan is to get this as perfect as possible! First thing is first - try and work out what is correct.
One person has disputed that it shouldn't have red trim bumpers and another even suggested it should have a single light red stripe grill:
Any tips and advice - feel free to post below!
As usual, thanks to Ali and the usual suspects for the help!
Looks so much better with the standard grill and bumper. Can't unsee the Jetta one now!!
Crazy isn't it!
Little update:
I did some poking around that rust hole, ended up like this. Therefore, I'm going to start gathering bits for the welding and get that sorted this week/weekend.
Unexpectedly, I picked this up last night:
So, I really need to decide what to do with the little CL. My main plan now which I think is most likely to be carried out is repair it as initially planned and get everything up to my standards and then look to put it up for sale. The main reasong being I've always really wanted a 3 door GTI small bumper as you all know and being an 84 just makes it that extra bit special. It was a hard choice to consider letting my little CL go because of the history and mileage and really had grown acustom to it but I can only have one unfortunately.
More updates to come in the next few weeks - hopefully big ones.
Ordered a Bosch Angle Grinder, wire brush attachment, some rust reformer and satin black paint. I know some tinwork in they bay needs doing however still debating on the OG bumper irons.
Please tell me you have ordered PPE too! Go with a full face mask if you can, when new those wire brushes throw the bristles out all over the place until they bed in. They always get stuck in my clothes etc. Trust me, you don't want that getting fired at your face, I've literally had to pull one out of my cheek before!
BTW, love the cat!
Thanks mate- I didn’t even think about this beyond goggles being honest! I’ll get some on order.
I think this picture should explain better - although in the last pictures, check where the bottom chrome trim matches to registration letters:
I got some time today to degrease the bumper and apply some G-techniq C4:
Ordered a Bosch Angle Grinder, wire brush attachment, some rust reformer and satin black paint. I know some tinwork in they bay needs doing however still debating on the OG bumper irons.
Winston helping me work out a list of what to paint and order:
Me and Jasmine went for a little 450 mile approx. roadtrip today - picked up some goodies!
Apprently came from a 20k mile Mk2 - we thought it was mint but unforunatley one clip broken, so will see how it fits etc and go from there!
I had a Facebook post up on the MK2OC when someone stated that I had a Jetta front bumper. I didn't actually know there was a difference but looking at a side by side comparison it's easy to see where the bottom swage line is different. Using Makers Mk2 picture for reference:
Jetta:
Golf:
My car:
So therefore, now knowing this info - we bought this home too:
Genuine MK2 Golf double chrome trim bumper with genuine irons - not perfect but good condition.
We managed to get it all in the back of Jasmine's little Seat Mii which was interesting but thankfully all fitted snug!
Will get it all on in due course with updates to follow!
