MK1 Jetta Newbie (from beautiful Stoke)

Hi everyone, im ben from stoke, got my first jetta a few weeks back. The plan is to pull it apart, respray, engine swap and put back together by summer. Previous to the jetta ive had a few mk2's and more recently a mk1 gti. But always wanted a mk1 jetta. Looking forward to using the site and meeting some of you at meets and shows in 09. Ben

My old Mk1
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My new Jetta - 1 Previous owner, full history and invoice for £5420 !! In attractive gambia red. 1.6 diesel with an unhealthy smoking problem.
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looks great! Gotta love the classics!

Good luck on your project

Sweet lookin Jet there buddy are you keeping with the gambia red are you needin a rebuild on the engine side due to the smoke?

Hi mate, not sure about the colour yet, might go with something like matt grey or i do quite like matt brown so i can have a go myself with a compressor. Engine is on its lasts legs to be honest, might rebuild it or go with something more modern, possibly petrol. Bit vague i know but i am trying to find some inspiration on the web so i can choose a direction and go for it. Any good photo galleries you know of?

ben

Im loving all of these so far for inspiration -

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must admit im loving the matt black against white wall tyres!

welcome to our family ben, nice looking jetta, looks in good condition for an old girl

welcome along, im also from stoke ill keep an eye out!

Hi Ben a very warm welcome to to club and great pic's.

Your MK1 Golf reminds me so much of my old one (i miss it)

Jetta looks sweet.

Nice mk1 you've got there mate , will keep my eyes peeled in 09 for it at shows ...

nice jetta there. welcome

looks very nice! where abouts in stoke you from? im drivin round there a bit so will keep an eye out

welcome mate
im also from stoke!
where abouts are you?
you get it from piston heads?

hi everyone, thanks for the replies. Im actually in newcastle under lyme right next to stoke. I got the car via an edition 38 advert. At the min im in the process of trying to find a garage or lock up to rent so i can start on the strip down!! council ones have a mega waiting list and i dont even get priority on available ones which is pants. Oh well, i will keep lookin!

Defos keep us updated on the progress buddy this sounds like a clean motor im likin the piccies you put for the ideas

If u have to go by the pics WELL they speak for themself welcome mate

Stunning mk1's

Welcome Ben!! nice mk1 golf there man, and of course the mk1 jetta is just as awesome