Audi 80 Need Work!

[ConorReading]

Hey all,

 

I've got an Audi 80 from my uncle because it was sitting on his drive for a few years as he stopped driving for personal reasons. The red colour had faded so I thought i'd strip the paint myself and get it repainted... I made a start and realised that i'm no mechanic and need someone to do the work for me so it gets done properly, the bonnet has rusted a little bit but the rest of the car still has its faded red colour. 

 

The car was running fine before my uncle stopped driving but that was 5 years ago so i'm not sure what sort of damage took place over the time. 

I'm looking for someone that wants a little project and could get my Audi looking good and running well. 

 

Other than needing a paint job the car is actually in quite good condition, there are a few teething problems that would need some attention but nothing major.

 

The car rolls fine, the tyres are reasonably new, the brakes work and the engine has been turned over manually.

 

If anyone is interested please don't hesitate to get in touch, 

 

Here's a picture of the car when I got it :) 

 

Conor.

[ianaudia4]

Is that a rare as hens teeth 5 cylinder 80 quattro, before they became the 90?  It does look well spec'd up, Ronal alloys are my all time favourite wheels, timeless classics.

Apart from a bit of paint it doesn't look too bad at all, bodykit as well as per sport model!

What is the interior like?

 

Where are you based?  Always happy to help people out when and where I can, mind I am not a bodywork person.

[ConorReading]

I believe it is yeah, i've seen pictures of this model when they're looking brand new and I must say i've taken a big liking to them myself :) 

 

The interior isn't in the greatest of conditions to be honest, I took the gear knob off because the leather had passed it's expiry date as it were, the seats are in quite good condition but i'd look at replacing them after the car is up and running and the dash is cracked from the change of temperature over the years it's been sitting there. I'll also be replacing the steering wheel as this one is looking a bit mouldy.. So anything that seems to be a problem i'll just be replacing anyway. 

 

I'm based in Hornchurch, Essex.

 

Would love to make a start on getting it done because my dad wants his garage back by christmas. Would look lovely on the drive anyway ;) 

[ianaudia4]

^{Hello mate,}

^{I'm in Central London so not too far away.  I know a good few places around the London/Essex area that are VAG specialists as well as a trimmer who is top notch and inexpensive!}

^{When do you plan to start the big rebuild?  I'm not free next weekend but the following weekend I may have some time, would love to come and take a look at the car and share my 30 years experience of VAG cars.}

^{Let me know.}

 

^Ian

[ConorReading]

Sounds like you're the right guy to be in touch with then, would like to start as soon as possible so if you're free this weekend or any day after 6 o'clock that'd be brilliant. I'm hopefully going to get a couple of mates round one night this week to get some fluids in the car and try jump starting it to see what happens.

[ianaudia4]

Sorry mate, I am at a VW show this coming weekend but I may be free for a couple of hours on Friday afternoon if you are around?

[ConorReading]

Will be around from 6 o'clock at the earliest unfortunately

[ianaudia4]

I need to be back home at 6 mate!  I am off all day Monday if any good?

[ConorReading]

I'll see today if I can book Monday off work and I'll let you know

[ConorReading]

Right I'm off work on Monday so can be free any time, let me know what suits you best if you're still up for it

[ianaudia4]

Hello mate,

 

Can you PM your number and I will give you a call Sunday and arrange something.