1 month on - review
It is now exactly a month since we brought the Polo home and began it's rejuvenation.
So far we have spent £349.40 on parts and out around 36 hours of labour into the project.
Works completed so far;
Complete refurbishment of the seized braking system, new cylinders, refurbished callipers, new brake pipes to the rear.
Interior fully replaced with later seats and panels as ours were beyond redemption at realistic cost. We still have them and may look at restoring them eventually, but for now the later ones will do; they look smart and the car will be serviceable, and its a sensible upgrade.
Nearside door mirror fitted - ours is a poverty spec early Polo 1.0 L model so didn't come with such fripperies, but as Thomas will be driving as a new driver and is used to such modern convenience it makes sense to add one.
New boot floor made out of plywood - a pallet donated the ply to go under the rubber mat fitted as standard to make a substantial floor covering.
Body T-cut to bring paintwork back to a shine.
Gearbox unseized, but condemned as beyond repair - a replacement has been sourced but not yet picked up.
Front and rear wiper and washer systems overhauled, now all working except for wiper blades which are on back order.
Rear hatch strut fitted to replace the tired original.
Steel wheels x 5 refurbished.
Interior cleaned thoroughly, under bonnet cleaned of birds nests and leaf mould.
Spark plugs and HT leads replaced.
Heater blower system repaired, a simple fuse replacement, probably related to the seized front wipers with which it shares a fuse. WD40 solved the squeal issue.
Essential jobs still to do - many, including;
Replacement gearbox. We'll put a new clutch in while we're in there.
Engine service
Carburettor clean and service.
Flush fuel tank.
Rewiring jobs - front nearside indicator, fog lamp tell tale, number plate lights and dashboard lighting need attention.
The stereo seems to work, but needs a new aerial. Might fit a powered aerial for a touch of retro luxury.
Glovebox still to fit, but we are leaving it out of the way as it makes access to fuses and relays easier as we do the electrical work.
Five new tyres - the tyres fitted are of unknown provenance and age, so will be replaced as a matter of course for the MOT. Only two hold pressure for any length of time anyway.
Welding to battery box.
Small tear in headlining to get a localise repair.
There will doubtless be other jobs to do, but at present I anticipate another month or so will see the little Polo ready for it's first MOT in 12 years and a return to Her Majesties highways.
So far we have spent £349.40 on parts and out around 36 hours of labour into the project.
Works completed so far;
Complete refurbishment of the seized braking system, new cylinders, refurbished callipers, new brake pipes to the rear.
Interior fully replaced with later seats and panels as ours were beyond redemption at realistic cost. We still have them and may look at restoring them eventually, but for now the later ones will do; they look smart and the car will be serviceable, and its a sensible upgrade.
Nearside door mirror fitted - ours is a poverty spec early Polo 1.0 L model so didn't come with such fripperies, but as Thomas will be driving as a new driver and is used to such modern convenience it makes sense to add one.
New boot floor made out of plywood - a pallet donated the ply to go under the rubber mat fitted as standard to make a substantial floor covering.
Body T-cut to bring paintwork back to a shine.
Gearbox unseized, but condemned as beyond repair - a replacement has been sourced but not yet picked up.
Front and rear wiper and washer systems overhauled, now all working except for wiper blades which are on back order.
Rear hatch strut fitted to replace the tired original.
Steel wheels x 5 refurbished.
Interior cleaned thoroughly, under bonnet cleaned of birds nests and leaf mould.
Spark plugs and HT leads replaced.
Heater blower system repaired, a simple fuse replacement, probably related to the seized front wipers with which it shares a fuse. WD40 solved the squeal issue.
Essential jobs still to do - many, including;
Replacement gearbox. We'll put a new clutch in while we're in there.
Engine service
Carburettor clean and service.
Flush fuel tank.
Rewiring jobs - front nearside indicator, fog lamp tell tale, number plate lights and dashboard lighting need attention.
The stereo seems to work, but needs a new aerial. Might fit a powered aerial for a touch of retro luxury.
Glovebox still to fit, but we are leaving it out of the way as it makes access to fuses and relays easier as we do the electrical work.
Five new tyres - the tyres fitted are of unknown provenance and age, so will be replaced as a matter of course for the MOT. Only two hold pressure for any length of time anyway.
Welding to battery box.
Small tear in headlining to get a localise repair.
There will doubtless be other jobs to do, but at present I anticipate another month or so will see the little Polo ready for it's first MOT in 12 years and a return to Her Majesties highways.
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