Harrier 1 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Ok, i'm starting a build / gallery thread for this, my 3rd Corrado in 16 years. My last one, a Brilliant Black Vr , I sold on last summer as I thought (wrongly) that I was done with Corrado's but I soon realised I wanted another. Maybe I should seek medical help over this obsession ?! So I spotted this as a private sale just before Christmas. 69k miles, one owner from new,always garaged, serviced annually (every 4k approx), black leather and completely standard & original except for the windscreen which was replaced with a top tinted one, with original Sony radio cassette & cassette holder and dealer window sticker & number plate plinth. First reaction when I viewed the car wasn't great because although the interior is excellent, the bodywork has received a fair few car park dints & the rear bumper creased, but after some thought I decided it was overall worth having and after some haggling got the price down a fair bit and did the deal. The 1.5 hour drive home was really enjoyable and really good on the standard suspension & wheels, with hardly any rattles or creaks from the interior. So today I ran it down to the body shop to get a quote and a date for putting the paintwork right ( end of Feb ) and then got it back to my workshop to have a good look over it. I removed the wheels & gave the underside and wheel arches a really good jetwash to remove 20 years worth of mud & grime ! Pleased to say that with the dirt gone it's all great, the only slight corrosion is on the rear beam but otherwise very good, original exhaust system in good shape, front crossmembers etc excellent and pleased to see it still has the horizontal splash guards fitted behind the front bumper corners. I have never seen these fitted before ! I have already started a shopping list and made a list of jobs to do in order of priority. I will probably be keeping the car standard as I think it deserves it. First job is to start stripping for the bodyshop visit, sort out the sunroof ( which was working fine when I first viewed the car) but frustratingly broke yesterday !! :censored: and in time, discs and pads all round, sort a couple of minor oil leaks ( cam cover & oil cooler seals ) and a slight coolant leak ( thermostat area ) That lot should keep me busy, I hope to get to a show or two by May ish anyway it's good to be back ! Thanks for reading Daren. Edited April 1, 2017 by Harrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 13, 2015 Not much point getting it waxed yet but a couple of pics anyway: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted January 13, 2015 And it still has the plastic under trays! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Maybe I should seek medical help over this obsession ?! No No No. You are absolutely fine. Wait till you get to Corrado number 10 or above. This is the time yo should get some medical help :) BTW. Welcome back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 13, 2015 Looks a cracker Daren! Never seen a picture of the corner plastics let alone seen them fitted! Look forward to catching up soon mate. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 13, 2015 And it still has the plastic under trays! Yep ! knew they existed but have never seen any before ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 13, 2015 No No No. You are absolutely fine. Wait till you get to Corrado number 10 or above. This is the time yo should get some medical help :) BTW. Welcome back. Some way to go then ! thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 13, 2015 Looks a cracker Daren! Never seen a picture of the corner plastics let alone seen them fitted! Look forward to catching up soon mate. :thumbleft: Thanks Sean, catch up sounds good. How much longer are you around ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks Sean, catch up sounds good. How much longer are you around ? I'm off in April mate. I'll have to stop by before I go if its unlikely you'll be ready to take the car out before then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted January 13, 2015 And it still has the plastic under trays! I'm not the only one that has them still on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted January 13, 2015 I'm jealous! Do they still exist or are they long confined to the history books? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted January 13, 2015 Welcome back.....not that you were away very long :) Is that lift yours? Looks great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted January 14, 2015 Wow welcome back. I really didn't expect that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted January 14, 2015 I'm not the only one that has them still on the car. Me too... Thought everybody had them. Then again mines never been taken to bits. Looks a lovely car harrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted January 14, 2015 Welcome back Daren, got yourself a good car by the looks of it. Oh and I have those covers on my car too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 14 Posted January 14, 2015 Yep ! knew they existed but have never seen any before ! ooo ive those on my VR too :) welcome back! that lift looks awesome - what type/brand is it please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) that lift looks awesome - what type/brand is it please? It's a Bendpak mid rise scissor lift, good also because it's portable and not fixed to the floor. Yes Easypops, it is mine, This is where I work from self employed , and it suits the low workshop roof. Thanks all for the welcome back 8) Edited January 14, 2015 by Harrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 14, 2015 I'm not the only one that has them still on the car. Me too :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted January 15, 2015 Looks a good car Darren. This makes me think it's time to purchase my 9th Corrado, been out of one for nearly a year now..the longest in many years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil20vtc 0 Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome back Just a quick warning to those with the corner plastics still attached my old rado had them and one came unfixed at the front and flipped under my wheel whilst on the motorway proper squeaky bum moment! Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 7, 2015 So, work has been very busy but I have found time here & there to strip down ready for the body shop visit hopefully at the end of this month. Also have sorted out the sunroof after too many £'s and frustration. Ended up with new cable kit, a new guide/runner part which I was led to believe might be obsolete By VW, but suddenly /thankfully arrived one morning & a second hand motor which fortunately I had spare. Finished stripping today, at home and gave a final blast with the jetwash to get rid of any more dirt from behind the bumpers & wheel arches etc. The parts shopping list is getting ever bigger ! I have quite enjoyed the work even so, as the car is so original many of the parts I have removed have never been off before and it's nice to have all the screws & fixings present & correct, I have been careful to bag and label everything as it is removed. Managed to find a rear bumper from a local breakers as the original was not ideal for repair, The car is going to be getting a bottom half respray, with the rear windows coming out too. Next update will probably be from the bodyshop. This is how the car looks now. Can't wait to get it back together. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted February 7, 2015 Paintwork looks good as it is Daren, definitely keep us updated with bodyshop pics. Have you decided on modified or standard yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 7, 2015 Paintwork looks good as it is Daren, definitely keep us updated with bodyshop pics. Have you decided on modified or standard yet? Will be keeping it standard for now Chris, and see how I like it. The paint work is good, it's just the small car park dinks which let it down, they don't show in the photo's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted February 7, 2015 Could you not have got paintless dent removal or are there too many? The standard drive is fantastic on them, far more comfy then coilovers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted February 7, 2015 Could you not have got paintless dent removal or are there too many? The standard drive is fantastic on them, far more comfy then coilovers. I am having some dent removal done, and have removed all the interior trims and wheel arch trims to allow this, but it will still need paint, especially as the bumper & bonnet are a bit stone chipped. I think it makes sense to get all the paint sorted from day 1, rather than do just some of the panels, & possibly regret it later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
