Another Newbie

[Little Lofty]

Hi guys.
I've just joined the forum as I bought a white Mk1b yesterday. It was registered March 1989. It's not a minter by any stretch of the imagination but it's not a scrapper either. It's needs the usual, rear arches, possibly a new front wing and cills, the roof needs paint. The boot lid, bonnet and doors are very sound but I'll probably get the whole car painted. On the plus side the engine runs nicely, no knocks from the suspension and all the electrics work, the pop ups are slightly erratic but they were working fine today, the interior is nice with no signs of any leaks from the sunroof. I've started looking for a local bodyshop/restorer who can carry out the work as it's not something I can tackle. Any recommendations for somewhere in the North East of England who does a good job would be welcome, also a good source of parts would be handy.
I'm looking forward to getting out in it over the weekend and giving it a good clean :D

[MylesHSG]

Welcome mate. Any pictures?

[Vitocars]

Woodsport at Durham are a specialist in mk1s

[jayg9877]

Welcome pal! I'm a newbie also!

[Little Lofty]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/lofty123/f8dae5a06ba7b428c52f3e41b6a2492e_zpsgp3vgswg.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/lofty123/media/f8dae5a06ba7b428c52f3e41b6a2492e_zpsgp3vgswg.jpg.h tml)

Thanks Vitocars, I've already tried Woodsport but they are not doing bodywork now, shame as they looked pretty decent and fairly priced.

[Little Lofty]

Thanks but Woodsport are not doing bodywork now, tried to post a pic but it was was removed for some reason?

Edit: Its appeared :thumbup:

[MylesHSG]

Looks good mate. Is it completely stock?

[Little Lofty]

Looks good mate. Is it completely stock?

Thanks, I believe it is completely standard. It will be kept that way, I like them they way they left the factory :)

[Martin42006]

Welcome. Looks very tidy,
your not to far from me and i have quite a few bits so if you need anything give me a shout.


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[Little Lofty]

Welcome. Looks very tidy,
your not to far from me and i have quite a few bits so if you need anything give me a shout.


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I'm making a list so I might come knocking :)

I definitely need at least one front wing and two rear arches, any recommended suppliers? I realise front wings can be hard to come by.

[Martin42006]

I would say for front and rear arches that ebay might be your best chance to find some with minimal rust. Although t&n mk1 parts do sell rear arch repair panels that require a bit of fitting

[Little Lofty]

So I've been busy and I've ordered a few bits and bobs, including sills, corners and repair arches. I've also ordered a set of decals and pinstripes. I would like a new front wing but as we all know they are like hens teeth, the bodyshop has said he'd be able to repair the bottom corner so I might just go for that, it's actually not too bad. I'm now looking at tyres, the tyres that are on at present have plenty tread but they are old and cracked and well past their sell by date, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to rubber so I'll get some decent tyres, they are pretty cheap even for premium brands. Any recommendations welcome. I might also look around for a set of good teardrop alloys, the ones I have are poor, I'm not even sure proper refurb will sort them.

[Martin42006]

So I've been busy and I've ordered a few bits and bobs, including sills, corners and repair arches. I've also ordered a set of decals and pinstripes. I would like a new front wing but as we all know they are like hens teeth, the bodyshop has said he'd be able to repair the bottom corner so I might just go for that, it's actually not too bad. I'm now looking at tyres, the tyres that are on at present have plenty tread but they are old and cracked and well past their sell by date, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to rubber so I'll get some decent tyres, they are pretty cheap even for premium brands. Any recommendations welcome. I might also look around for a set of good teardrop alloys, the ones I have are poor, I'm not even sure proper refurb will sort them.
You've been busy.
Quick mention the sills from t&n require a reasonable amount of fitting as i found out when putting them on mine, they are a tad to big but can be fitted.
Good luck with the work