Geordie GLS - 1979

[MarkGLS]

So I've ended up with a Mk1 Rocco, having spent a few years in Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs.

Bought within 10 miles, it's been a local car for it's past few years, and is in need of some more TLC, although it looks a very clean car from the photos.

Already changed wishbones, balljoints, and sourced window winder, parcel shelf hanger and looking at a clutch very soon.



It came on G60 steels, and so got it on some Aluline's right now, cos they look proper nice :)

I've also ended up with a GTI donor without roof, for parts like 5 speed box and lift pump etc...

I'll add some more photos when i next log in :)

Mark

[ianaudia4]

Geordie? Are you in the north east mate?

[MarkGLS]

Indeed I am based in Gateshead! I see your a Co. Durham man?

Anyone know how water get in, i found water in the rear footwell!? Is it coming via the windscreen and getting in that way??

Anyway, gonna stick some 13 inch wheels on for a change, and see if my golf chrome lower strips are the same length and fit them, as it's missing that lower chrome band :)

Are there many daily Mk1 drivers on the site???

Mark

[Winston]

Welcome Mark. Nice looking Mk1 it looks very smart on the Aluline's!

Mine leaked badly from the rear lights. so I sealed them up better. now the boot seal leaks ever so slightly. needs a new one really.

Mines a daily but its off the road for some TLC over winter

[ianaudia4]

Indeed I am based in Gateshead! I see your a Co. Durham man?

Anyone know how water get in, i found water in the rear footwell!? Is it coming via the windscreen and getting in that way??

Anyway, gonna stick some 13 inch wheels on for a change, and see if my golf chrome lower strips are the same length and fit them, as it's missing that lower chrome band :)

Are there many daily Mk1 drivers on the site???

Mark

Close mate, I'm in Chester le Street.
Planning on meeting up with some other Scirocco owners on Saturday mate, you up for it?

[MarkGLS]

Ah Winston, thanks for the comments, it's not missing any bits, and plenty to re-new, so lots of fun for me!

And indeed I could fancy a bit social on Saturday Ian, let me know on here or 07754 845 933.

So next on my re-furb list is the 5 speed box, and suspension change (coilovers off, and bilstiens shocks and springs on)

I'm a big fan of pictures, as i think it makes a online car forum, so next post shall have a few nice ones to look at :)

In fact, i'll chuck some in of my strut brace...



Mark

[theboysmiffy]

Hi Mark. Sorry I couldnt get down last Saturday. Just tested the mk1 and I am bolting up the splities, so you may see it kicking about the Valley shortly!

Adam

[jxp]

Cracking car mate, Im in Low Fell so hope see the car some time.

[MarkGLS]

No worries smiffy, dying to see yours though :)

And Jxp, the car does knock about on Durham road sometimes, normally team valley bensham though :)