Reference Photos from Wolfsburg
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Archive for May 9th, 2007
VW mk1 GTI project …. continue
Posted by Frankie C on May 9th, 2007Restarted the project in 2007 again … A list of the things I can think of. I’m a sure the list will grow along with the project Refurbish: Front / Rear Brake Linkage Gear Linkage Timing Belt Wiring Loom Steering Wheel Headlight surrounds Wheels Front/Rear Seats Bodywork Interior cleanup and remove all carpet Window Seals […]
2006 March?
Posted by Pepinot on May 9th, 2007After striped off the windows, more rusted holes found. 🙁 The factory ID label was found. [ forbidden | forbidden | | ]
The Story 2003-2007
Posted by Pepinot on May 9th, 20072003 – Ownership transfered on July 2004 – Fuel pump relay; New fuel pump; New injectors, New spark plugs; New fuel filter; Engine can start again! Vrooomm… Vroooooommm… 2005 – Prelim. welding on body; replaced with new radiator, cam belt, fuel pump, new calipers, new rotors, new brake hoses& rear wheel cylinders; all round new […]
Project Background
Posted by Pepinot on May 9th, 2007The GTI was discovered on 2002. It was towed to a parking lot from a junk yard. The previous owner wanted to refinish the body with a new paint job. However the process was on hold due to undetermined reason. Thus, he wanna give up & sold out the whole project. The GTI is very […]
History of the Golf GTI
Posted by Frankie C on May 9th, 20071969 Italian car designer Giorgio Giugiaro of Ital Design, the creator of the Lotus Esprit, begins prototype designs for what would become the VW Golf. Tasked with creating a range of models for VW to revitalise business after the 30 year reign of the Beetle, Giugiaro began to make his paper dreams a reality. 1972 […]