[car_restoration] My 1993 205 Gti 1.9 Restoration

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

 

This my 1993 205 GTI 1.9. I've had it for 3 years now and a full respray is long overdue. Taking the opportunity to do the front end as well as new bilstiens and eipachs and original pug back shocks.

 

After a stop start beginning, things are starting to get moving.

Edited April 7, 2011 by gavbrum

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Some more pics

 

 

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Dunno how to get them all uploaded in a single post so apologies.

 

More pics to follow as more work gets done. Whole thing is costing £2100 for full respray and welding including removing and refitting engine, fitting new subframe, front and rear suspension and fitting new water and oil breather hoses. Some other bits and bobs getting fitted as well.

Edited April 7, 2011 by gavbrum

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bonnet and side panel prepped for painting.

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Boot floor welded.

 

Front end welded, new front panel, slam panel.

 

Not long till respray.

Edited April 13, 2011 by gavbrum

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some more pics

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and some more...

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more

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More sanding

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[bluesleeper 3]

looking good! any more progress on this?

[nickaliath 22]

Good luck with the project.

 

The only thing i would suggest is you strip it down a bit more for prepping, saves you going back over the areas that are covered once stripped.

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Absolutely as above, get those door handles, window seals, sunroof trims etc removed. Nothing spoils a good paint job more than hard masking lines around stuff that is easy to take off, but wasn't.

[eddie bullit 37]

Couldn't agree more. My initial respray was done with handle/locks on plus other stuff. Ended up having it redone to get it right due to poor finish around screen/locks etc.

Good luck with it pal

Edd

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

more pics

looking good! any more progress on this?

 

I'll be uploading pics as soon I as I can figure out this new forum interface

[cybernck 402 1 Cars]

What's there to figure out - there have been no significant changes in that respect.

 

Click "More Reply Options" below this post and "Attach Files" below the text entry box on a page that will subsequently open.

 

If the Flash uploader doesn't work for you, click on "Try our basic uploader".

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

Okay cheers,

 

I'm a stupid.

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

Here are some more batches of pics. Ive been at my wits end tbh. The guy restoring it for me is taking ages to get it done. Been 18 months so far. Was quoted 3 months.

 

 

 

 

 

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[dobbo26 2]

Looking good! I had the same problem when i had mine painted guy had the car well over 12 months! Lost intrest in the car and nearly sold it but then saw sense. keep at it worth it in the end

[Daniel185 0]

Great build. Your getting there.