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#1: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essex PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:31 pm
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Hey guys.

So me and my grandad have been working on my uncles 205 gti for last few months, to get it back to it's former glory.

Basically my uncle died of a brain Tumour when he was 27, this year he would be 40 so in memory of his life me and my grandad have been fixing up his 205 gti..

Anyways that's enough talking, here's a few pics of it as it stands, there a few more plans but I will keep it all updated when they come around Smile

 


 


Here's a picture of the engine

 


And a video of it running and the exhaust system

s921.photobucket.com/a...fe6511.mp4

Any comments are more then welcome... Apologies about the cruddy pictures!

Enjoy Smile
#2: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Howey, Location: Kings Lynn PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:34 pm
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Please, please please take those lights off! Shocked

Other than that a tidy example Thumb Up
#3: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essex PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:36 pm
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lol the lights are already off mate.

they were only on to test all the wiring was okay at the back whilst we waited for the origanls to come.
#4: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: richpowell91, Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:45 pm
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Want to sell me the bonnet Laughing

Looks good, are the aftermarket alloys staying or are you going to return the wheels back to standard?
#5: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essex PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:51 pm
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lol, i might actually have a spare one mate,

i will check when im next over my grandads.

as for the wheels, we are in 2 minds whther to keep them or put the origanals back on.

what do you think bud??
#6: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Howey, Location: Kings Lynn PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:57 pm
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Originals Wink
#7: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: richpowell91, Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:09 pm
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wardie_206 wrote:
lol, i might actually have a spare one mate,

i will check when im next over my grandads.

as for the wheels, we are in 2 minds whther to keep them or put the origanals back on.

what do you think bud??

Ah thanks that would be great if you did, mines rusted through on the underside near the bonnet hinge so want to make sure i get a solid one before driving.

Im going to say original pepperpots, i never used to like them but i think they look smart and help to make it look like a orignal example. Heres a picture of mine to give you an idea of what they look like.

 
#8: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Seabook,  PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:36 pm
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look very nice, can't even see any rust on it!
#9: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Norvvv, Location: Wiltshire PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:43 pm
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'underside' seabook Wink
#10: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Bailey, Location: Finding Dr. Robotnik PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:33 pm
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Looks nice Wardie. I'm glad the rear lights were changed.
#11: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, Sussex PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:38 pm
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I've got a set of Pepperpots in my shed from my 205 I had about 6 years ago Laughing
#12: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: furryhobnob, Location: Nuneaton PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:39 pm
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Looks good pal
#13: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: michaelbishop, Location: Ireland PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:37 pm
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I LOVE 205s. Go with original wheels, GTI's if possible. This one looks good. It's a nice idea to restore it. I'll be keeping an eye out for your updates on it!
#14: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: shell-vt, Location: durham PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:43 pm
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looks nice ... are you on 205 drivers
#15: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essex PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:19 pm
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Thanks for all the comments guys :)! It's nice to see other like it as much as I do Smile

As for being on 205 drivers mate no um not... Maybe I should join up and see what it's all about lol!

Are you mate?
#16: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: shell-vt, Location: durham PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:34 pm
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yer its a good forum
#17: Re: My 205 GTI restoration project Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essex PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:39 pm
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Norvvv wrote:
'underside' seabook Wink

Lol believe it or not, there is only one patch of rust on the passenger side rear arch. Apart from that it's pretty rust free lol!
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