James.

The barrel at the back of the trim (where the screw locates) is quite long and locates into the door. You have to lift this enough for it to be free and away from its location before sliding it back (It only needs to "just about" clear its location point). They're fitted real tight, so you have to be firm and persuasive, but not too heavy handed. Apologies if this is a clear as a muddy puddle, but I found this picture to help show what's going on behind it:

Final pieces of the jigsaw with the interior, but the front headlining trim is missing (quite a few) of the "Z" shaped speed clips with the part number 535 867 540 (my heart just sinks when I see a part with that prefix these days 😔). What's everyone using ? (Rather not stick it in place) Anyone holding stock and willing to share ?

I know, the weather is demanding drives out 😎. Fibreglass is a doddle. I bought this little kit for a tenner and used almost nothing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393293535409 Laid down three layers of matting (alternating the weave) after mixing the standard golf ball to a pea ratio of resin (about 25ml worth). Kit comes complete with brush, mixing stick and gloves. Then I bought a small tin of contact adhesive: https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-impact-solvent-based-contact-adhesive-250ml/36234_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&ds_rl=1272409&ds_rl=1272379&gclid=CjwKCAjwo8-SBhAlEiwAopc9W5EgY3PXuAEAnzRlSlaI2Sfa8gIQt8mzh_3gfoGqcvQ-s0jxqT3zhhoCi0oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=1207 Used about two thirds of the tin. Then another small amount for the upper parts of the door membrane (there’s not enough space behind the door card for butyl tape). Crank sensor arrived today, so I’ll put an hour in tomorrow and Wednesday and hopefully should have it running again for the weekend.

Spent the last week working on/off the interior. Had to order some rear door card clips as most of them were missing/broke. But the main issue was the condition of the cards themselves. The coverings had become separated and the corners/other edges were beat up and broke. Decided to have a go at using some fibreglass matting and resin to help return some strength. I used some resin based wood glue to fix the broken pieces, left them for 48 hours to dry, then mixed up some resin for the matting. When I was happy it was cured, trimmed the edges with the dremmel and used contact adhesive to re-fix the cover. There's no hiding the fact that the interior has had a tough existence, but hopefully it'll last for a few more years. Carried on with the front cards in a similar vein and then set to work making up some new door membranes. Ordered a sheet of DPM/visqueen from screwfix and some butyl tape from amazon. Took most of the morning (mainly because the weather kept changing it's mind, sun, hail, rain, sun etc !) to make up a template to make the final left/right versions, but was very happy with the results. Made the inner pocket/cover by cutting a 100mm square piece and using a hot glue gun to secure it in place. Because the door cards have been off a few times over the years, the plastic locating tabs have opened up and won't accept a mounting screw, so opted for a slightly larger thread (I used the same black self tappers as used one the outer arch liners). They're not OE, but they look pretty good. Also still not sure how an interior can have so many missing clips screws missing, but I guess that's how it is. After all the messing about trying to get hold of a foil gun on the third attempt (ebay one didn't arrive, screwfix sent the wrong one, Amazon order arrived the next day) I fitted the rear windows. Used a primer and gunned a nice thick slug of a adhesive bead. Held them in place with a glass suction cup overnight. I had the unfortunate luck of cracking a fog light before the car came off the road, so had the idea to make some clear protectors. They've taken a bit of work to get the size shape right, but again, happy with how they came out. They use a removable screw top suction cup (makes cleaning easier). I thought some others may be interested in a set, so I've sent the artwork over to a local company to price up a quantity if anyone is interested ? Just awaiting a crank position sensor to arrive (a job I'm not looking forward to at all) because right on cue before the MOT, it stopped working 🙄. Typical !

I’ve got enough on trying to get mine through an MOT, but yes I must admit it peaked my interest for a moment. A lot of car for not so much money. Good luck with the fix/sale, which ever route you decide to take.

Great. I’m running low on wax, so looking for options. Cheers

This all looks superb. I like the blue, it makes it personal. have you used the Dynax UB before ?

That’s always been one thing to note, irrelevant to make or mark. The seals/rubbers are always the items that are in demand years/decades down the line. And you’re right about the end of the internal combustion engine. I personally feel like bundling up my prehistoric collection and getting out while the going is good.

There sure were. I remember being stood in a car park talking to Jay Renshaw about the £1000 he’d just paid for a one owner VR with full black leather Recaro. He thought he’d over paid and would have to break it to get his money back. I just said it was a diamond in the rough and time would prove me right 😎. Just sayin...

Yes, we like pictures. What with the trade in scheme and lack of interest, prices were at an all time low around that time. Good show that man for having a knowledgable eye 😉.

Not surprised you’re keeping them safe and warm in the house. Are you changing from keep fit windows to electric or were they electric as standard?

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Agree on the heater controls, early always gets my preference. I’ve seen people trying to wrench the direction dial when on speed 3 and wondering why they break 😳. Crazy. Is that a powered aerial I spy ?

Before and after on the wheels. Slight difference 🙂. Landed some of my favourite Harley wax this week, so thought it prudent to try it on for size. Sun was shining today, so after leaving it in the sun to get soft ‘n’ sticky, I finished up fitting the last of the acoustic “treatment”. Finished off adjusting the moonroof and taking a few shots for the folder. Has to go back once it has an MOT for corrections but lovely to see it coming together. Next up, interior 😎

Yeah, cheers I did that years ago. Soldered in a jumper cable between the aerial mast and the coax (VW in their infinite wisdom supplanted the amplified circuitry inside a piece of water permiable foam, which is why the reception is shocking at best) This is more of a wholesale replacement. But thanks for the heads up. Long term looking at going DAB, with what will look like a powered aerial setup. Lord only knows how I retro fit one of these. Maybe it’s time to make the change ?

It’s okay, I worked in the bike industry for 14 years, so am au fait with the nic knackery of “the cycle game”. Terminology gets lost in translation sometimes. The piece wood cracked me up though. All this money we spend on cars, and a piece of timber solves a problem. Genius. I’ll shoot some pictures in the sun tomorrow (weather permitting). Just itching to get the rear qtr windows in !

That's a great idea, and thanks for the images. What's the small anchor/nut/bolt behind the trumpet referred to (Belt and braces is not a bad thing in Corrado world) ? Also the piece of wood. Am I missing a tensioning trick ?

I'm trying to source a new aerial as the one I have is buckled after I had the roof bars on and some timber press down on it 🙁. Thing is, I'm struggling to get a replacement. The one fitted currently, has a female fitting on the aerial, and all the ones I see on ebay are the other way round. Anyone out there been in the same situation and have a solution and/or know where to obtain a new unit ? Here's the one I have:

Cheers Hasan. I have to tip my cap in your general direction regarding the soundproofing. Yes, I've used a panel damplifier @ about 50% coverage. But also added it to any items that have a "tinniness" to them. Then added a decoupler @ 10mm thickness. Followed by some open cell foam where space allows. Because of the thickness and weight, the only space I could get the perfect situation was the floors. But I have the door / rear cards off to see if there's opportunity to load them up on the reverse. The doors certainly close with a thud rather than clunk now 😎. The flocking is pretty straightforward in principal, but very frustrating if you were to follow the supplied instructions. It's not a large open piece (like a dashboard) so wasn't too precious about the result. First time I did it, I followed the instructions to the letter, and the glue ended up drying before I had chance to get round the piece. Lesson learned, but I put a thick coating on the second time and went round twice with the flock "puffer". I then left it in the potting shed where it's warm and not likely to be interfered with. After a couple of days, I went back to it and removed the low tack masking tape: I'll get a shot of the wheels this afternoon in the sun (very happy with them) as I'm going to adjust the handbrake cable. The bike brake cable fitting is a great idea. I'm going to revisit the bracket sooner rather than later, as I'm not happy with the cable fouling it. Was it a bicycle brake adjuster like this :

As is the way when new paint arrives, it makes all the other parts look a little... meh ! So it’s set to have the door handles and scuttle trim painted black by the bodyshop. New windscreen fitted last week and that all went well. Had the wheels refurbed by a company in Burscough called Spectrum coatings. They had the lathe remove the ten years of curbing and finished them with new coats of paint and lacquer. The service was superb. Whilst with them, they fitted some new Vredstein Ultracs in a 205 45 16 for the front pair. I’ve been a long time user/fan of Uniroyal rainsports, but fancied a change. The Ultracs have a better energy rating and a lower DB figure. Talking of noise reduction, I’ve wanted to add an acoustic treatment for a few years, but it never made sense and couldn’t warrant it time wise till now. With this in mind, I used a combination of 2mm deadening sheets and 10mm insulation foam from Silent coat. Trouble is, it’s that long since I drove the car, I can’t remember exactly what it was like before 🙄. Sure it’ll be great. Riveted the NOS bonnet pin shrouds to the slam panel and set about adjusting the cable. What an ordeal 😳. Took me the best part of a morning to get right. And just as I did ... SNAP. The clip retaining the outer housing broke. Crumbs, I’d better fashion a bracket up or else I’m stuffed. Turns out one off a Landy fits. Ah well, you get so used to parts being obsolete, I tend to not even look for them anymore🙄. Lastly was the sunroof. It’s a glass unit from a Passat, it’s performed faultlessly over the time I’ve had it, but the seal has lost its fur. As you can imagine a new seal is unavailable. It’s at that point I remembered a job I completed a number of years ago (but on a small tray/coin holder for piece of furniture). Flocking. I bought a small flock kit and after some trial and error gave the old seal a new lease of life. It’s come out rather well I thought 🙂. Booked in for an MOT on the 4th. Just enough time to free off the rear brakes and fit the rear qtr windows. I hope...

Good luck with the sale. Someone’s getting a well cared for car there. But you’ll be back, they always are 😉

I’ve just bought and fitted (this week from Camskill) Vredstein Ultrac in a 205 / 45 / 16 for the 16 x 7J Borbet C fitted to the 8v: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s344p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_16_inch_R16_inch_-_205_45_16_205_45R16 I’ve run Uniroyal rainsport for what feels like forever, and have always been very happy with them. I just fancied a change. They have a better energy rating and also a lower decibel figure. The reviews were also very positive. Added to the recent acoustic treatment of the 8v, I’m looking forward to a slightly quieter cabin. As an aside, the recess / kerbing lip is slightly more pronounced. But not offensive. I’ve just had the wheels refurbished, so I see this as nothing but a helpful feature.

Brilliant, I can’t wait to see this. Looks like weather behaved as well 🙂.

I used some soft foam on one of mine. Springs back and doesn’t squeak.

It was available as part of a Sky subscription, but as it’s now owned by Disney+, it seems to be getting hawked around. I would have liked to see the programme “live”, but happy to settle for seeing it at a later date on youtube etc 😎