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Retrohowla
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:56 pm    Post subject: Newbie hello Reply with quote

Hi guys, well after giving up all hope of joining up last year due to a technical hitch or something my membership has finally been granted!
I have a 1981 Mk1 4 door hatch tds and love it, some of you may remember it as 'The flying turd' as i found some threads of it online from the previous owner.
Hoping to be able to contribute on here! smile

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hello and welcome.........
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome Retrohowla. So you've put a turbo diesel in? Any pics smile
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't im afraid but i can take some, next nice day we get i will get the hose out and shine her up and take a few shots, she comes up nicely but the british weather im sure will take its toll soon Crying or Very sad
And yes, the TD conversion was a plan before i purchased the car, i literally bought it, drove it home and stripped it in a dark barn last november, 2 weeks later she emerged rather more manly!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

holy crap not shirly?? or am i thinking of a different flying turd? whats the reg??
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah boo its not my old one then lol. Welcome anyway! smile
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys, i am amazed how many people love them, i haven't seen a mk1 on the road for years until i bought this one, then i get online to see whos about and loads of people have them and love them still, its great to see! Surprised
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not sure I love mine right now laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eeeerm, i have a feeling you do, only love can fuel a resto like yours! At a skim over i would say you you have it bad! Im going back for an in depth read, very impressive!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Retrohowla wrote:
Eeeerm, i have a feeling you do, only love can fuel a resto like yours! At a skim over i would say you you have it bad! Im going back for an in depth read, very impressive!


Not so impressive is the six months since I've worked on him!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a motorcycle restoration in the garage that's been 'on hold' for 8 years now, ive not given up hope, i just needs the 3 suns to align so i can start working on her again, it WILL happen, oneday!
I keep telling myself that all the other restos and specials i have built since are just for practice so i can hone my skills and get this one perfect.
My missus says im full of s**t

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

laughing
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