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Dec 26, 2012 15:50:50 GMT
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Hi all, I bought this Passat saloon 1.8GL with the intention of breaking it for spares (I already own a GL5 hatch) as it had some T&T left on it I ran about in it, but after a couple of weeks I found I just couldn't scrap it/him (I've called it Albert) so have decided to keep it alive, Albert is in a bit of a mess though, the usual tin worm munching away at the cills, rear arches, doors & rear axle mounting points, also the interior is filthy, damp & smells. My plans are quite sedate, welding repairs to make it roadworthy & a thorough clean up. I wont be going overboard, just a tidy up really (ie not getting lowered or a concourse show winner, just a reliable daily driver) I'll be working on Albert as & when time/money will allow, will also try to update this thread often - heres a few photos, hope they are of interest???  Albert  High end head unit :-j  Mucky inside  Headlining needs replacement |
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Last Edit: Jan 22, 2013 21:26:08 GMT by teatank
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VW Passat GL saloon
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Dec 26, 2012 16:36:35 GMT
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Nice to see the B2's are being kept alive. I'll bookmark this. If you have a spare saloon or estate bumper let me know.
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Dec 26, 2012 17:28:04 GMT
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Looks like someone has setup the graphic equalizer for a better and more balanced sound. Cool points for the frequency gauge inside the flap for the cassette deck. ;D
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Lawsy
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Dec 26, 2012 17:52:32 GMT
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rare to see one badhed as a passat in the UK, were originally the santana's
quite a rare car now
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omega
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Dec 26, 2012 17:58:38 GMT
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also looks like a moss car alarm for extra coolness
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Dec 26, 2012 20:23:58 GMT
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Thanks for the comments everyone - the wireless & alarm, as cool as they are (to those who know) & the source of much amusement to friends n family, won't be staying - I will replace the front bumper with a slightly better one, as this one has some corner damage . In the pic you can see the damage & my attempt to rejuvenate the faded plastic with old engine oil   |
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VW Passat GL saloon
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Dec 27, 2012 11:24:13 GMT
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More pics please!
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Dec 27, 2012 20:22:16 GMT
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Agreed. More pics please. |
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CURRENT FLEET
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'99 Alfa 166 (3 litre V6, 89k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Dec 31, 2012 10:06:23 GMT
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Uploaded a few more pics - Getting a bit fed up with this weather though, I think we've had more than enough rain this year  Anyway stripped more of the interior out for cleaning/repair & also it needs to come out so I can weld up the floor, cills etc :esm Some of the dash switches don't work - heated rear screen & front fogs, so I'll have a look inside them, as they can usually be saved with a bit of tlc  Front end view  Rear end view c/w twin electrics towbar (think 99.9% of b2 Passats had towbars fitted LOL)  Engine bay - 1.8 4cyl  |
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VW Passat GL saloon
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Mike
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Dec 31, 2012 11:19:52 GMT
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Not seen a saloon version of these in a long time, good to see you're keeping it alive.
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Anyway stripped more of the interior out for cleaning/repair & also it needs to come out so I can weld up the floor, cills etc :esm Some of the dash switches don't work - heated rear screen & front fogs, so I'll have a look inside them, as they can usually be saved with a bit of tlc 