Gertrude

[gazza31112]

Never really did a build thread so I thought I'd pop some of my fav pics of the old girl and progress over the years up in here

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[gazza31112]

Now been dewrapped to have some bodywork done, slam lock removed, side mouldings removed and smoothed and few little dents sorted, then all repairs repainted.
Front bumper being made to fit better
New GTi 8 rear hybrid bumper being made.
Then off for a new lairy wrap, Honestly at this point I wish I just paid a bit more and got it completely resprayed. Live and learn!! Next time!


Loving the smoothed sides!!!, been debating doing it for years, glad I finally did
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[McCaddyface]

Wow that's a beauty AND the beast in the same package! What on earth are those headlights? I've been thinking about getting rid of those side trims but it's just so much work

[gazza31112]

Hahaha certainly is at the moment!! The headlights were custom made from a company I found on Instagram. And still cheaper than OEM xenons! The colour changing LEDs definitely make them for me.
Iv been thinking about getting the side mouldings smoothed for so long now so I thought being in the bodyshop for so much else now is the time!

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[whelp]

love the interior, looks really warm especially now as its starting to get cold!

[gazza31112]

Paintwork looking fresh.... Kinda shame I'm wrapping over it next week , taking me a while to get used to the smoothed sides, but I like it. Its coming together slowly but surely

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[J777AYT]

Hi mate
What was the name of the headlight place? Also how easy was the steering wheel to be coded

[gazza31112]

Hi mate, custom_lights_UK on Instagram.
The wheel was quite expensive to get fitted due to the module/emulator needed to get it working


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[J777AYT]

Thanks mate looking to get some for mine

And ye I thought it would be expensive looks cool tho

[J777AYT]

Don't suppose you know anyone selling a mfsw do you?

I have an audi dsg mfsw on mine at the min but want a vw

[gazza31112]

I just recently sold my old one mate!! Have a butch on eBay, loads on there

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[J777AYT]

Ye seen a few on ebay not sure if they fit tho

[gazza31112]

New hybrid rear bumper, GTi 8 to match the front, completely changes the rear of the van!!
Just need a dual exhaust now!


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[gazza31112]

Changed the coloured strip inside the headlights to match the new wrap

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[gazza31112]

Finally have it back, with a new kpmf imperial orchid wrap.
It's been a long road this time, over 3 weeks without the van and problem after problem, but she's back on the road

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