Hi all, first official thread on here. 

So this is my 1.6cl 6n polo project, I've yet to decide whether to rat or restore.

 

the story so far, so I purchased this car off an old customer with a little over 61k on the clock. It had/ has a number of mechanical faults that I've already made progress on attacking some of these. 

 

cambelt & water pump (done)

Head-gasket (done)

thermostat (done)

blocked radiator (flushed system)

clutch (needed soon)

faulty ignition coil (replaced)

 

i still have a few other minor repairs and maintenance to do such as all fluids to be changed, filters, plugs etc. 

 

Once ive taken care of making sure the car runs as well as it can do I will move on to any modifications such as coilovers, wheels etc. As you'll see in the pictures all arches are badly corroded but not un-repairable. And this is why I'm undecided between rat or restore lol. 

 

Anyway heres some pics that have got so far feel free to put forward any suggestions etc as I'm always looking for fresh ideas lol.

 

Having some difficulty uploading pics so will try to resize them and try again tomorrow.

Edited 6 May, 20179 yr by Ballydj91

Restore!  These cars are getting rare now.  That colour is awesome so I would keep any mods subtle if I were you as it will look ace just rolling on some nice alloys and dropped a bit!

Rat it bro, you're halfway there already 

So after assessing the current corrosion and weighing up the options I've decided it will be a restore project. Will take some time and will probably just make do with some bits and bobs for now but the aim will be to replace :

2 new sills 

drivers door

o/s/f wing potentially n/s/f too

both rear wings (my body and paint man will see if it's repairable)

and tidy up some of the underbody. 

 

As for now springs, pressed plates, and other minor mods are on order.

 

wheels I'm undecided what to get. 

 

Pics to follow