Hi all, my name is Colin, I've just joined up so figured I'd come on and say hello. @newbody and @Scruffy 491 pointed me in the direction of the forum.

Was going to be restoring a 1983 1.6gls saloon, that had been sat in a barn since 1999, but after a bit of a discussion and working costs out have now agreed a deal on a 88 hatch, so hopefully be able to get to a few shows and meets with you all next year.

Few pics of the saloon that was going to be the project.

Off for a look around

Hello Colin, that's a brave resto......if its still on. What does the 88 hatch look like?

Hello Colin, that's a brave resto......if its still on. What does the 88 hatch look like?

Hmmmm i wonder😆

Hello Colin, that's a brave resto......if its still on. What does the 88 hatch look like?

Hmmmm i wonder😆

Thanks Greg, the green saloon is not happening now, being put to one side, maybe a spares car once we see what is actually saveable on it.

The hatch is already a known club car, Newbody knows the car very well lol as that is who I got the car from.

Early GLS saloon - quite rare! What are the chassis legs like on it?! 😆And welcome to the mad house!

Offside rear needs little work just before hanger one side

Oassanger spring seat needs attention

some interesting areas of rust on that saloon, never seen the rear parcel shelf rust like that before

lets see some photos of the hatch please

You will at sywell

2 hours ago, newbody said:

You will at sywell

I like what you did there 🤣