Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Nothelle did styling and tuning parts for Corrados back in the day.. The seats have been retrimmed about 5 years ago, the leather is smoother and has been drawn tighter than factory.. see comparison.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 28, 2015 Very VERY nice, Goldie. Did they retrim the door card leather as well? I got quotes of £1100 for full retrim from what supposed to be a very good trimmer in Cheshire. Then £200 on top for Knapper(?) Leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Door cards are original, front and rear seats trimmed. These are nappa leather i believe.. Who is the trimmer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 28, 2015 Door cards are original, front and rear seats trimmed. These are nappa leather i believe.. Who is the trimmer? Er been a year now - let me tried to dig out for u... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Could well be the same place that did these - Snappy Gaiters.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 28, 2015 Could well be the same place that did these - Snappy Gaiters.. Any good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Are snappy gaiters a good trimmer? They did the seats in my silver one.. I know another guy up in Glasgow (he did the wheel) and his work is brilliant as well.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 28, 2015 Are snappy gaiters a good trimmer? They did the seats in my silver one.. I know another guy up in Glasgow (he did the wheel) and his work is brilliant as well.. Not sure Goldie - hence I asked u ;) This one in Cheshire: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Snappy Gaiters are very good.. Ive not heard of those guys..1100 for seats and cards is reasonable.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted February 28, 2015 I must admit that having a shiny Corrado is one thing but i have enjoyed having a Corrado to use. '2 Litre Peter' has been the most enjoyable Corrado i have owned and without the worry of rain, dirt, parking, wheels, seat wear etc.. Here he is after over 3 months without a wash… I miss driving a corrado as a daily, so much so that I'm selling my golf daily and will be looking for something. Don't think I could let it go that long without a wash though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 I didn't leave it that long deliberately, it just kind of happened.. Im sure a suitable daily Corrado will be found Chris.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted February 28, 2015 I wondered too about the plastic pieces on your bonnet pins, are they new or if not how did you clean them? Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 I wondered too about the plastic pieces on your bonnet pins, are they new or if not how did you clean them? Ian. Bonnet pins are new including the plastic. Metal spring and cup were plated as well.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted February 28, 2015 Bonnet pins are new including the plastic. Metal spring and cup were plated as well.. Really, I thought they were obsolete according to my VW dealer? Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 28, 2015 They probably are, they were in a collection of parts i bought last year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted March 15, 2015 Couple more pictures from recent progress.. Exhaust now on with new VW clamps. The centre box has been polished. I had a centre pipe made up from Stainless by the guys at Pipewerx. Can strongly recommend them, quick tidy work that didn't break the bank.. Bearings are now in the rear discs and they will be going on today.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Lovely work Goldie , the underside looks fantastic , it really inspires me to do mine . I won't be going as far as you have though . Brake and fuel lines will be cleaned and most parts replaced. I don't have a garage only a drive so it will have to wait until all the parts are bought , then it's going to a friendly mechanic with a lift , so all the parts can be fitted without to much of a struggle . I don't care how well it's jacked and supported , I don't like being underneath a car lol . . Keep up the good work . Edited March 15, 2015 by robrado974 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted March 22, 2015 Finally, all the work underneath is now finished. Just need to replace the front end brake lines and then the car will leave the garage for the first time in months.. The daily Corrado had a new windscreen fitted yesterday, not an enjoyable experience but fortunately one of the guys who was doing the job had done 4 Corrados before so knew what he was doing.. Pleasantly surprised by the condition of the metal work, all nice and solid and was able to clean it up further and seal it before the new screen went in.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 22, 2015 Good news all round Michael. Just in time for the nice whether too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Good news all round Michael. Just in time for the nice whether too! Oooo that's looking nice.... I do like a silver rado.... sean have those yanks turned up yet on the grey funnel line ? must get down to see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 22, 2015 No idea tbh mate. Wednesday was the first time I've been in the dockyard for over a year and I won't be back there til December now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Looking forward to seeing your car again Michael, which shows are you planning to get to this year ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted March 23, 2015 Looking forward to seeing your car again Michael, which shows are you planning to get to this year ? Im not sure.. Im going to be down in Pompey for a few months and the car will be up north so might not be that easy to get to any.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 1, 2015 Lots of talk about black headlining which I'm very much liking the idea of.. Going to do it in stages so have the black light and have had a spare sunroof motor panel trimmed to a perfect match for the texture of the pillar trims.. Next up is some visors that need some minor tweaking.. Hoping to have the car out for the weekend.. I hope the weather isn't listening.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted April 1, 2015 Lots of talk about black headlining which I'm very much liking the idea of.. Going to do it in stages so have the black light and have had a spare sunroof motor panel trimmed to a perfect match for the texture of the pillar trims.. Next up is some visors that need some minor tweaking.. Hoping to have the car out for the weekend.. I hope the weather isn't listening.. nice goldie if you dont mind me asking - how did you do the black sunroof panel & the switches? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
