MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 08:24:25 pm

Title: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 08:24:25 pm: Hi ive just bought a new addition i know its not a mk5 but i do still own my mk5 the build thread is here - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29743.0.html
but i just fancied a mk1.

Some of you may have already seen it as its been featured in pvw.

over the winter months i will get it show ready again as it needs the interior sorting among other things

The spec is as follows

Body
Painted original Mexico Beige
Scuttle panel smoothed
Arches rolled all round
Exhaust recess removed
Chromed bumpers
Chrome side trim
Chrome Flag mirrors
Chrome Porsche door handles
Removed rear wiper and rear badges
Sanded and Tinted red rear lights
All original glass (except front screen changed to laminate)
Chrome audi TT filler cap with trim ring

Engine
1.8T four cylinder 20v (AGU code) - 226 bhp at the wheels (rolling roaded at Regal Southampton)
QPEng MBE Plug and play management with switchable high low boost
Custom downpipe, stainless exhaust (with down turned tail pipe)
Custom engine mounts (engine sits square rather than at the usual slight angle)
Custom boost pipe and water to header hose.
Bailey dump valve
Front mount intercooler
Top fill radiator (removed header tank)
Altenator and MK4 2.0 litre cross flow gearbox painted body colour
G60 Flywheel and VR6 clutch.
Raintray removed with Servo and mechanism
Smoothed bay with removed scuttle panel
Removed heater fan / matrix
Tilton pedal box fitted under dash
Relocated Battery and fuel pump to boot

Suspension
FK Konigsport stainless coilovers
Polybushed throughout
Rear strut brace

Wheels
15" G60 steel wheels (keeping it looking like a total sleeper)
195x45x15 Falken Tyres
12mm spacers on the front, custom made spacers with camber shims on the rear

Brakes
4 pot Wilwood midi lite calipers
Wilwood 280mm discs and pads

Interior
Porsche 944 Tombstones
Gti rear seat
"Euro cluster" series 1 dash
VDO boost gauge fitted to dash window vent
VDO flat fronted Voltage, oil pressure, and oil temp fitted in radio recess
Momo 280mm hand polished steering wheel with Porsche horn push
Mooneyes gear knob

And some photos

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The car is an absolute animal traction is the main problem and will be addressed in the future the sound is just amazing its like a gokart only alot faster
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on October 04, 2012, 08:28:52 pm: Wasn't this a mag car? I was looking at the for sale thread a few nights back! You've got my taste!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 08:41:41 pm: Quote from: Dan648v on October 04, 2012, 08:28:52 pm
Wasn't this a mag car? I was looking at the for sale thread a few nights back! You've got my taste!

yeah it was in performance vw a few years ago now
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: JoeDarKa on October 04, 2012, 08:49:19 pm: Looks lovely! I nearly bought a mk1 as a project to learn about cars and bits and bobs but didnt in the end as the costs involved would get silly :sad1:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 08:51:56 pm: Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 04, 2012, 08:49:19 pm
Looks lovely! I nearly bought a mk1 as a project to learn about cars and bits and bobs but didnt in the end as the costs involved would get silly :sad1:

I was planning on buying a 83 gti and one of my old mk4s to use as a donar car to carry out the 20v conversion myself, the price of the conversion really was high so i couldn't resist this one
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: JoeDarKa on October 04, 2012, 09:03:09 pm: I was looking at anything really as long as it was reasonably solid! There was a shell locally that looked good but it was just the shell. No engine etc! Then my brother reminded me we have got 2 capri's to play with. One is a Brooklands and the other is just a 2.0l laser :signLOL:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: gazbutS3 on October 04, 2012, 09:08:44 pm: lovin that :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Neiltdi on October 04, 2012, 09:13:57 pm: Did you get twm from portsmouth or around hampshire ? I saw this at a show called beach buggin
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 09:39:15 pm: Quote from: Neiltdi on October 04, 2012, 09:13:57 pm
Did you get twm from portsmouth or around hampshire ? I saw this at a show called beach buggin

yes it was at beach bugging the previous owner lives in the south
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Top Cat on October 04, 2012, 10:14:40 pm: Want :notworthy:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: monte on October 04, 2012, 10:36:02 pm: Me too :love:

Really want :drool:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: MC71 on October 04, 2012, 11:08:24 pm: Love it, you lucky so and so! :notworthy:

When the title said "Beige" I thought NO, but that a gorgeous colour. You could eat your dinner from that engine bay it's so clean. What the interior like, can't believe it's that bad?

:happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 04, 2012, 11:24:35 pm: Quote from: MC71 on October 04, 2012, 11:08:24 pm
Love it, you lucky so and so! :notworthy:

When the title said "Beige" I thought NO, but that a gorgeous colour. You could eat your dinner from that engine bay it's so clean. What the interior like, can't believe it's that bad?

:happy2:

Ive got to say it wasnt my first choice of colour either but i love it.
Its better in the flesh and im pretty sure i will embrace the retro theme throughout the car.

It has porsche tombstone front seats and a gti rear seat so nothing matches it just generally wants tidying to

I will have them retrimmed before the show season though just got to decide what colour etc
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 01:11:40 pm: Chocolate brown :smiley:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 08, 2012, 01:41:23 pm: Quote from: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 01:11:40 pm
Chocolate brown :smiley:

Funny you say that as I'm thinking of re-trimming the seats that colour
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 01:53:11 pm: Yeah my thoughts exactly! Choc brown interior with some nice splits, maybe bbs rm's with choc brown centres :happy2: :drool:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: graeme on October 08, 2012, 04:25:05 pm: LOVE it , always wanted a mk1 but i lack the skills in being able to restore one properly. :drool: car porn
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 08, 2012, 07:56:30 pm: Quote from: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 01:53:11 pm
Yeah my thoughts exactly! Choc brown interior with some nice splits, maybe bbs rm's with choc brown centres :happy2: :drool:

Great minds think alike !
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 08, 2012, 07:58:07 pm: Quote from: graeme on October 08, 2012, 04:25:05 pm
LOVE it , always wanted a mk1 but i lack the skills in being able to restore one properly. :drool: car porn

Car porn lol cheers
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 11:43:18 pm: Quote from: higher1 on October 08, 2012, 07:56:30 pm
Quote from: Dan648v on October 08, 2012, 01:53:11 pm
Yeah my thoughts exactly! Choc brown interior with some nice splits, maybe bbs rm's with choc brown centres :happy2: :drool:

Great minds think alike !

:happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on October 09, 2012, 05:20:23 pm: Update ive finally managed to get it on the lift for a once over and its in very good condition, a couple of things need attention firstly then drive shafts, these have taken a pounding so out with the old and in with the new, shame because they are already chrome powder coated

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And a couple from a local meet i visited on sunday

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 04:54:13 pm: Ok so a bit of an update

The car had a few places of rust and a couple of things i wasn't happy with so ive decided to strip it and respray it the only catch is the 1st show is now 17 weeks away!

Heres the process to date

The god aweful aero style fuel cap had to go 1 it didn't fit well and 2 its just not in keeping with the retro feel pics of the bad fitting cap and fuel pipe

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so out it was all stripped new filler neck has been bought

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Then i attacked the lower rear panel as the corners were suffering from the good old rust

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new corner section welded in

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then the cut out for the exhaust was filled in as it has a down swept tail pipe

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stripped the sill back to bare metal and all is good

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next up is the drivers side front wing, its a aftermarket part non genuine and i hate the fit the profile is all wrong so ive bought a new genuine vw wing

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also the non genuine wing is missing the little reinforcing tabs -

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the genuine wing -

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 05:00:08 pm: Then the strip down started

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in the process of this i found some rust in the drivers door so ive bought a new genuine door skin

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engine out was the next step so i can work on the bulkhead

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Top Cat on November 12, 2012, 05:02:04 pm: Good Stuff. :congrats: I think i would have done the same, though it is a big undertaking. Dont go selling it anytime soon. :notworthy:

Really nice to see this on here. :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 05:06:06 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on November 12, 2012, 05:02:04 pm
Good Stuff. :congrats: I think i would have done the same, though it is a big undertaking. Dont go selling it anytime soon. :notworthy:

Really nice to see this on here. :happy2:

thanks mate it was crying out for it and it deserves a nice new spray job it wasnt bad just showing in a few places and im very fussy
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: MC71 on November 12, 2012, 05:26:55 pm: I can only imagine how stunning this is going to look once you've finished with her Simon. Thought it looked lovely from your original pics after you bought it, can't wait to see it finished.

Keep it up fella! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 06:11:47 pm: Quote from: MC71 on November 12, 2012, 05:26:55 pm
I can only imagine how stunning this is going to look once you've finished with her Simon. Thought it looked lovely from your original pics after you bought it, can't wait to see it finished.

Keep it up fella! :notworthy:

Thanks fella to be fair it was in great condition lots of people would of left it the way it was.

i cant wait to see the end result either lol
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 06:22:00 pm: Tonight ive sanded every last mark or imperfections in the bay as this needs to be perfect just like the rest of the car as its such a feature of the car

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on November 12, 2012, 09:08:09 pm: Looking good! Been following it on edition38 but glad to see it moving on here aswell :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 12, 2012, 09:26:20 pm: Quote from: Dan648v on November 12, 2012, 09:08:09 pm
Looking good! Been following it on edition38 but glad to see it moving on here aswell :popcornsoda:

thx its still early stages ive been a little slack with the updates on here :ashamed:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 15, 2012, 05:32:58 pm: My new wheels arrived today fresh from the polishers

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Dan648v on November 15, 2012, 06:15:54 pm: Nice! You staying as is? Or fancying a coloured centre?
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 15, 2012, 08:48:07 pm: Quote from: Dan648v on November 15, 2012, 06:15:54 pm
Nice! You staying as is? Or fancying a coloured centre?

They are staying polished I've just had them done that way
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: monte on November 15, 2012, 11:53:02 pm: Stunning as usual Simon. :notworthy:

The engine bay is gonna be as epic as those wheels :drool:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 16, 2012, 07:39:02 pm: Quote from: monte on November 15, 2012, 11:53:02 pm
Stunning as usual Simon. :notworthy:

The engine bay is gonna be as epic as those wheels :drool:

Thanks mate pretty sure it's gonna have a bare metal respray now as I want it spot on
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 16, 2012, 08:55:44 pm: Looks fantastic :drool:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Snoopy on November 18, 2012, 08:32:52 pm: Nice build. Is it still a pain to find new original panels it was when i did mine.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on November 18, 2012, 09:06:28 pm: Quote from: Snoopy on November 18, 2012, 08:32:52 pm
Nice build. Is it still a pain to find new original panels it was when i did mine.

It's getting hard to find genuine parts loads of repo stuff about but you can't beat genuine bits
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 04:30:41 pm: so to update ive cut out a little bit of rust in the tailgate and formed a panel to weld in place keeping it with all the original seams etc

the black part is the new panel
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and it welded and ground back
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etch primed
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started to take the nsr quater panel back to bare metal as i know they suffer from rust around the rear windows
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took the scuttle panel back to bare metal as its showed signs of rust im going to replace it at a later date
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nsr quarter back to bare metal
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started on the ns door and along the drip rail
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test fit of the genuine wing
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 04:49:05 pm: cut the scuttle panel out
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removing the last bits along the windscreen edge
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old and new
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popped the bonnet on to measure
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spotting the new one in place
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all welded in place
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then work stopped for a weekend as i went with my dad to collect his new project a 1969 mk2 lotus cortina it needs a full resto but its a good base
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back on the golf i cut a bit of corrosion out of the bulk head and made a plate to weld in
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welded a repair section into the corner of the scuttle
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 04:56:04 pm: built a wheel up to test fit i cant run a very wide wheel on the front as it has huge 4 pot calipers and need a spacer to clear them
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new drivers door skin arrived so i ground the old one off
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test fit of the new one
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then spotted it in a couple of places before a trial fit on the car
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popped it on with the wing for gapping etc and finished spot welding the door skin on
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now the scuttle panel was for a LHD its all that was available so i welded the wiper holes up
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also welded the aerial hole up on the wing
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 05:05:05 pm: the new wing needed the arch lip cutting down to help reduce any tyre rub

before standard large return edge
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after edge cut back
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the bonnet is a complete mess the previous paint prep was bad, the paint just flakes off with a chisel
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as you can see the top was just a build up of paint and high build
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a close up to show you how thick it was it totally ruined the defining lnes of the bonnet etc
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out come the sander
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im not running rear arch spats so i welded the holes up
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still going on the bonnet lol
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started to take the ns door back to
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back to bare metal
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the bonnet was a nightmare so out came the paint stripper
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and it back to bare metal
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 05:13:55 pm: stripped the ns wing back to bare metal
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and the same with the tailgate
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that brings us upto date, so at last it was time to etch prime all the bare metal although theres a long way to go its a turning point for me as at last things arent being stripped or taken off

i would like to say im not a bodyshop guy or a sprayer im a mechanic and i work on motor caravans, this is the 1st time ive ever really done body work even though ive modified cars for many years.

panels ready for etch primer i borrowed some panel stands from a neighbour
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made good use of the 2 poster lift and hung the rest from it
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.tinypic.com%2F35hppwo.jpg&hash=1afabf063cddf4890619a716e180db741514eccc)
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and primed
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 05:16:05 pm: and today a quick build up of the car to check panel gaps etc alls good im very pleased with the car so far

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: JoeDarKa on December 14, 2012, 08:23:18 pm: Looks great, proper job!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Eddie-NL on December 14, 2012, 08:40:26 pm: nice work :congrats:

are you keeping with the beige or changing to a nicer colour?
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 09:22:12 pm: Quote from: Eddie-NL on December 14, 2012, 08:40:26 pm
nice work :congrats:

are you keeping with the beige or changing to a nicer colour?

It's staying mexico beige as it's the cars original colour may not be everyone's taste but I love it
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Top Cat on December 14, 2012, 09:32:56 pm: Proper period colour. :happy2:

Can we have a build thread for your Dads Cortina as well please. :party:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Wolf Burger on December 14, 2012, 09:51:45 pm: Very impressive. God I wish I could do that!
Would love a MK1.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 09:57:31 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on December 14, 2012, 09:32:56 pm
Proper period colour. :happy2:

Can we have a build thread for your Dads Cortina as well please. :party:

il start a build thread for the cortina if you want one bud hes just waiting for parts to arrive it will be a slow one though as its more a hobby/retirement project for him :smiley:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 14, 2012, 09:59:03 pm: Quote from: Wolf Burger on December 14, 2012, 09:51:45 pm
Very impressive. God I wish I could do that!
Would love a MK1.

thanks wolf man
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: percy on December 15, 2012, 09:10:11 am: what a fantastic job there mate, it will look great when done :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: Oli on December 15, 2012, 09:19:50 am: OMG. This is mighty impressive so far :congrats:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 15, 2012, 02:09:44 pm: Quote from: percy on December 15, 2012, 09:10:11 am
what a fantastic job there mate, it will look great when done :happy2:

thanks percy
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v
Post by: higher1 on December 15, 2012, 02:10:07 pm: Quote from: Oli on December 15, 2012, 09:19:50 am
OMG. This is mighty impressive so far :congrats:

cheers oli
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 15, 2012, 02:10:24 pm: been working in the bay today tidying things up etc i needed a little more clearence between the turbo and chassis rail just behind the engine mount

so ive dressed the chassis leg in a little for some extra clearance

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2Fxlw1gx.jpg&hash=7590b642a19400e9b88447f2fe84810a5225d39a)
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 01:37:43 pm: Very nice, you are getting through the work pretty quick I've been doing mine for 2 years nearly !
Are you re under sealing or just leaving the painted finish ?
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 03:20:13 pm: Quote from: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 01:37:43 pm
Very nice, you are getting through the work pretty quick I've been doing mine for 2 years nearly !
Are you re under sealing or just leaving the painted finish ?

ive spent the last 2 1/2 months working on it, its been every evening ive only missed 2 days in that time and the last week solid on it in work time, the car had a resto in 2008 including underneath which is fine its stonechipped but painted beige as well

im concentrating on the shell and bay so i can show it through the year and drive it!

i have pleanty of plans for the future one of which will probably be the underside and wheel wells being painted again with no stonechip/underseal
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 03:30:40 pm: loving this thread and cant believe you bought a minter and now putting your own stamp on it were as most would just buy it and drive it. Guess its just the fatal case of you start something and then it just snowballs :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 03:45:24 pm: Quote from: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 03:30:40 pm
loving this thread and cant believe you bought a minter and now putting your own stamp on it were as most would just buy it and drive it. Guess its just the fatal case of you start something and then it just snowballs :happy2:

thanks mate i wanted a project something i could get stuck into and dont get me wrong it was a very clean and tidy car but i want it just right it will be an on going project this is just the 1st stage a nice stright and tidy shell :smiley:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 05:05:06 pm: Well it certainly seems to be turning into that. I do hanker after another mk1 but ive just decided to sell my mk2 as I dont have time for it and it just sits around. Bit worried if I get a mk1 it'll be a repeat performance. Anyways,good luck with it all and i'll be keeping a close eye :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 05:26:13 pm: Quote from: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 05:05:06 pm
Well it certainly seems to be turning into that. I do hanker after another mk1 but ive just decided to sell my mk2 as I dont have time for it and it just sits around. Bit worried if I get a mk1 it'll be a repeat performance. Anyways,good luck with it all and i'll be keeping a close eye :happy2:

dont sell it you will only want one again soon after
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 07:14:06 pm: Have you managed to source bolts for your wheels yet ? The cheapest I've found was Tunershop.de
That was for chrome plated ones ?

Have you got aluminium lips or Stainless ?
And are you going for stainless bolts or plated
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 07:40:09 pm: Quote from: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 05:26:13 pm
Quote from: b16vrg on December 16, 2012, 05:05:06 pm
Well it certainly seems to be turning into that. I do hanker after another mk1 but ive just decided to sell my mk2 as I dont have time for it and it just sits around. Bit worried if I get a mk1 it'll be a repeat performance. Anyways,good luck with it all and i'll be keeping a close eye :happy2:

dont sell it you will only want one again soon after
Yeah, true. But ive always said i'd get another mk1 and the misses wont use the mk2 so figure i'll get a cheap sensible car and then plan on getting a mk1 down the line somewhere
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 07:58:28 pm: Quote from: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 07:14:06 pm
Have you managed to source bolts for your wheels yet ? The cheapest I've found was Tunershop.de
That was for chrome plated ones ?

Have you got aluminium lips or Stainless ?
And are you going for stainless bolts or plated

i have some genuine bbs bolts freshly chromed for the wheels

lips are just aluminium it wont be a daily so no need for stainless

il find a link out for a cheaper place for bolts than tunershop
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 07:59:28 pm: sounds like a good plan b16vrg
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: gobbleplease on December 17, 2012, 03:21:02 am: Quote from: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 07:58:28 pm
Quote from: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 07:14:06 pm
Have you managed to source bolts for your wheels yet ? The cheapest I've found was Tunershop.de
That was for chrome plated ones ?

Have you got aluminium lips or Stainless ?
And are you going for stainless bolts or plated

i have some genuine bbs bolts freshly chromed for the wheels

lips are just aluminium it wont be a daily so no need for stainless

il find a link out for a cheaper place for bolts than tunershop

If you could post up the link that would be great, I need a full set of bolts for my RM rebuild.
(120)
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: liver on December 17, 2012, 09:35:19 am: awesome work

truely brilliant car
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 17, 2012, 01:45:11 pm: Quote from: gobbleplease on December 17, 2012, 03:21:02 am
Quote from: higher1 on December 16, 2012, 07:58:28 pm
Quote from: gobbleplease on December 16, 2012, 07:14:06 pm
Have you managed to source bolts for your wheels yet ? The cheapest I've found was Tunershop.de
That was for chrome plated ones ?

Have you got aluminium lips or Stainless ?
And are you going for stainless bolts or plated

i have some genuine bbs bolts freshly chromed for the wheels

lips are just aluminium it wont be a daily so no need for stainless

il find a link out for a cheaper place for bolts than tunershop

If you could post up the link that would be great, I need a full set of bolts for my RM rebuild.
(120)

heres the link buddy http://www.titanium-touch.de/
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 17, 2012, 01:45:42 pm: Quote from: liver on December 17, 2012, 09:35:19 am
awesome work

truely brilliant car

kind words thanks
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: gazon69 on December 17, 2012, 03:23:17 pm: I have just caught up from page 3 of your build as that is where i left off. A monumental effort there mate, to say your not a bodyshop man i applaude you :congrats: cant wait to see this finished. Top stuff fella. Oh and that cortina :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:. As greeners said, full build thread pleeeeeeeease.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 17, 2012, 05:04:56 pm: Quote from: gazon69 on December 17, 2012, 03:23:17 pm
I have just caught up from page 3 of your build as that is where i left off. A monumental effort there mate, to say your not a bodyshop man i applaude you :congrats: cant wait to see this finished. Top stuff fella. Oh and that cortina :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:. As greeners said, full build thread pleeeeeeeease.

thanks mate always nice to hear good things from someone about the work your doing :happy2:

i promise to start a build thread for the cortina
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 19, 2012, 05:50:17 pm: so put some stone chip on the sills today the rest of the shell is almost ready for a coat of high build primer

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 20, 2012, 04:24:26 pm: so today i painted the whole car in high build primer im soooooo happy with it all it really is a turning point and i now know it will be ready for painting in january

just a few spots need very fine attention

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: monte on December 21, 2012, 07:40:25 am: Great work :congrats:

Getting the primer on after all the prep is a great milestone!

Wait while the paint goes on :laugh: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 21, 2012, 01:10:33 pm: Quote from: monte on December 21, 2012, 07:40:25 am
Great work :congrats:

Getting the primer on after all the prep is a great milestone!

Wait while the paint goes on :laugh: :notworthy:

it is monte its such a relief to see it coming together
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 28, 2012, 11:08:27 am: Quick update i removed the chassis leg lip so i have more clearence with the drive shaft then welded it back up for strength

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And found another gearbox with the code i wanted ENJ this has a higher ratio than the current gearbox and will allow a better cruising speed, i may even be able to put a little more power down in 1st,2nd and 3rd haha

gave it a quick clean i haven't decided on colour yet paint it silver or same colour as the body like the previous box?

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Snoopy on December 28, 2012, 11:22:26 am: Nice work,
The bodywork photos are bringing back memorys of the two mk1s I've done in the past.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: chudds on December 28, 2012, 11:40:32 am: just had a quick flick through and love mk1's im about to move in to my mates house how has a garage and he didnt think itd be a selling point to tellme it has a built in engine harness and pit! so id love to start a mk1 project!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 28, 2012, 12:24:59 pm: Quote from: chudds on December 28, 2012, 11:40:32 am
just had a quick flick through and love mk1's im about to move in to my mates house how has a garage and he didnt think itd be a selling point to tellme it has a built in engine harness and pit! so id love to start a mk1 project!

you have to take advantage of that !
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Deako on December 28, 2012, 12:37:53 pm: Excellent progress.

Ive owned a few Mk1s, and its my intention to get another at some stage. It wont be a show car though, i prefer throwing them around a track.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 28, 2012, 02:26:24 pm: Quote from: Deako on December 28, 2012, 12:37:53 pm
Excellent progress.

Ive owned a few Mk1s, and its my intention to get another at some stage. It wont be a show car though, i prefer throwing them around a track.

cheers mate and although this will be show worthy i will drive it as its just to much fun to be a trailer queen, probably wont track it though :laugh:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 28, 2012, 02:29:18 pm: so ive removed the gearbox and checked the clutch it has hardly any wear but does have a little bit of movement in the centre drive so il replace it

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carrying on with the colour coded parts theme the paint on the oil filter housing is looking shabby to so ive removed it ready to treat and paint

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Pirelli Paul on December 29, 2012, 11:41:00 am: Great Thread and quality work, looking forward to the updates.

Cheers Paul
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: b16vrg on December 29, 2012, 05:18:39 pm: Still loving this thread, are you keeping the exterior paint the same colour? Keep up the good work :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: gazon69 on December 29, 2012, 08:37:16 pm: Can't wait for paint to go on :party:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 30, 2012, 11:58:09 am: Quote from: b16vrg on December 29, 2012, 05:18:39 pm
Still loving this thread, are you keeping the exterior paint the same colour? Keep up the good work :happy2:

Thanks mate and yes it's staying it's original colour Mexico beige
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: heavyd on December 30, 2012, 06:18:57 pm: Nice build thread :drool:
Wish I had the time and the space to tackle something like this. I could have sworn I saw this car advertised on ebay a couple of years ago when I was considering buying a mk1.
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 30, 2012, 09:35:46 pm: Quote from: heavyd on December 30, 2012, 06:18:57 pm
Nice build thread :drool:
Wish I had the time and the space to tackle something like this. I could have sworn I saw this car advertised on ebay a couple of years ago when I was considering buying a mk1.

its been for sale on ebay before so probably was
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on December 31, 2012, 12:57:41 pm: re-sealed the joins on the inside of the bonnet today instead of the horrible factory stuff that was all un even

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 06, 2013, 01:34:03 pm: small update paint stripped the oil filter housing so it can be painted

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then etch it

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then sprayed it and covered it with a satin laquer

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 06, 2013, 01:35:39 pm: picked up the new gearbox from the shot blasters today

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and etch primed it

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 05:36:36 am: :congrats: mega build!

To buy a show car, tear it apart and do it again takes serious balls, hats off to you my friend!!

:happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 07, 2013, 01:31:58 pm: Quote from: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 05:36:36 am
:congrats: mega build!

To buy a show car, tear it apart and do it again takes serious balls, hats off to you my friend!!

:happy2:

Thanks my mates thought I was mad ripping it apart but I know it'l be worth it once it's all finished
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 01:40:23 pm: When are you aiming to be finished? At this pace Ill see it at the beginning if show season this year!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 07, 2013, 06:05:34 pm: Quote from: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 01:40:23 pm
When are you aiming to be finished? At this pace Ill see it at the beginning if show season this year!

im going to ultimate dubs march 10th !!! and it will be ready lol
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 07, 2013, 06:15:02 pm: a little more progress

gearbox sprayed

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new starter motor stripped ready to repaint

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alternator stripped to repaint

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painted

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and the starter painted

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 07:30:43 pm: Sweet, I should be there buzzing to see this in the flesh.
Now to sit back and watch the show :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 07, 2013, 09:48:42 pm: Quote from: MightyMullet on January 07, 2013, 07:30:43 pm
Sweet, I should be there buzzing to see this in the flesh.
Now to sit back and watch the show :popcornsoda:

Haha sit back and enjoy the updates
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: speedracer90 on January 07, 2013, 10:34:17 pm: Nice
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 08, 2013, 05:48:14 pm: stainless number plate mount arrived today

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 13, 2013, 03:53:14 pm: new larger rear lips arrived

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and fitted

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 13, 2013, 03:55:53 pm: new alternator pulley

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chrome starter motor bolts

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 13, 2013, 04:00:03 pm: the best part though its gone to the bodyshop for paint

a few photos of it leaving work and of course it was pouring with rain so i covered it up

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 16, 2013, 05:45:53 pm: postman deliveried some more parts

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nos metal badge
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nice parcel
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 16, 2013, 05:50:44 pm: the bodyshop sent some photos of the progress so far

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: monte on January 18, 2013, 07:43:27 am: Quote from: higher1 on January 13, 2013, 04:00:03 pm

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:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Just look at that shape. Perfection. :notworthy:

Cant wait to see it when it comes out of the paint shop. :party:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 18, 2013, 01:04:59 pm: cheers monte hopefully i will have it back in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 18, 2013, 01:07:47 pm: Refurbed the front number plate holder
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painted the new driveshaft bolts
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Scrubadub on January 18, 2013, 06:10:16 pm: weve got some of those badges, you shoulda asked :happy2: coming along now since i saw it last
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: SRC on January 19, 2013, 08:29:00 pm: How did I miss this until now?

Well and truly subscribed!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 20, 2013, 11:27:35 am: Quote from: SRC on January 19, 2013, 08:29:00 pm
How did I miss this until now?

Well and truly subscribed!

thanks my man
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 20, 2013, 01:14:45 pm: small update painted the block black polished the oil cooler housing removed the cam cover and inlet manifold and polished both just waiting for a load of bolts to arrive before it all gets bolted back together

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 26, 2013, 09:54:39 am: small update the old chrome bumpers were just starting to show there age so i bought some polished stainless steel ones as i started to swop over the parts i decided the other old parts just werent clean enough so ibought new end caps
the problem was the rubber strip that runs through the middle werer genuine ones i couldn't bring myself to replace them with non genuine ones, after some searching i found a pair of nos genuine ones i was a very happy bunny ! as these have little tags that just go over the end caps a nice little touch

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some chrome goodies arrived enough chrome to do all the window trim
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bonnet catch and door pins
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Dan648v on January 26, 2013, 10:13:24 am: This is gonna be summit very special when done!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 26, 2013, 10:16:07 am: Quote from: Dan648v on January 26, 2013, 10:13:24 am
This is gonna be summit very special when done!! :happy2:

thanks im hoping it all comes together nicely :smiley:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 26, 2013, 10:17:59 am: little update from the bodyshop all loose panels are prepped and primed ready for paint

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: dmac1969 on January 26, 2013, 06:40:03 pm: Stunning car! :happy2: I love Mk1s , funnily enough I tend to like the ones that ARENT a GTI , as I grew up with the cars in the 70s and very few people had the GTI but there were plenty of LS's etc going aroundand those are the cars that take me back to my youth! Nice to see one staying in its original colour as well , I cant wait to see this finished , its gonna be awesome! :congrats:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 28, 2013, 06:10:28 pm: Quote from: dmac1969 on January 26, 2013, 06:40:03 pm
Stunning car! :happy2: I love Mk1s , funnily enough I tend to like the ones that ARENT a GTI , as I grew up with the cars in the 70s and very few people had the GTI but there were plenty of LS's etc going aroundand those are the cars that take me back to my youth! Nice to see one staying in its original colour as well , I cant wait to see this finished , its gonna be awesome! :congrats:

cheers for your comment this one started life as a golf N so very basic hopefully in the next week or so it will all come together and be rebuilt
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: dmac1969 on January 28, 2013, 06:12:30 pm: Quote from: higher1 on January 28, 2013, 06:10:28 pm
Quote from: dmac1969 on January 26, 2013, 06:40:03 pm
Stunning car! :happy2: I love Mk1s , funnily enough I tend to like the ones that ARENT a GTI , as I grew up with the cars in the 70s and very few people had the GTI but there were plenty of LS's etc going aroundand those are the cars that take me back to my youth! Nice to see one staying in its original colour as well , I cant wait to see this finished , its gonna be awesome! :congrats:

cheers for your comment this one started life as a golf N so very basic hopefully in the next week or so it will all come together and be rebuilt

My Dad had a 78 Polo N from new, so I know what basic means! He had to pay extra for a radio , a speaker (!) and an aerial!!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on January 28, 2013, 06:45:45 pm: Quote from: dmac1969 on January 28, 2013, 06:12:30 pm

My Dad had a 78 Polo N from new, so I know what basic means! He had to pay extra for a radio , a speaker (!) and an aerial!!
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haha great optional extras back then this doesn't have a radio,a speaker an aerial or even a heater! but its a monster on the road and so much fun
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on January 29, 2013, 08:13:10 pm: Quote from: higher1 on January 28, 2013, 06:45:45 pm

haha great optional extras back then this doesn't have a radio,a speaker an aerial or even a heater! but its a monster on the road and so much fun

:surprised: didn't think there was any car so basic!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on February 07, 2013, 05:45:34 pm: small update the car is painted now pics to follow shortly

all my chrome engine bolts have arrived

my adjustable camber/caster top mounts have been deliveried im very happy with them

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on February 10, 2013, 11:13:19 am: small update when i removed the engine and box i tried the turbo shaft for play and was happy with the way it felt, since then all ports throttle inlet etc have been covered up, i changed the cambelt and decided to inspect the turbo ive found 4 out of the 6 outer blades are bent ! something has been drawn in and damaged them in its life time, ive decided to upgrade to a new k04 i will be sourcing the parts needed so i can run some extra bhp!

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on February 10, 2013, 05:22:44 pm: Ouch! Ko4 will be a nice upgrade, will push great figures too :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on February 21, 2013, 01:39:51 pm: so to update the rebuild is well under way the paintwork is amazing heres a few shots

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engine back in and running

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: liver on February 21, 2013, 01:47:08 pm: very nice :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on February 21, 2013, 03:58:02 pm: Looking awesome mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: lm_gauci on February 21, 2013, 04:11:48 pm: Love seeing these updates, looks quality :drool:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: monte on March 06, 2013, 07:29:59 am: Beautiful mate :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 08, 2013, 10:27:05 am: so ive been busy rebuilding the car as i have been picked for ultimate dubs heres a few little shots

the bay almost finished
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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on March 08, 2013, 05:12:49 pm: Looking grear! Seeyou sunday :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: wigit on March 08, 2013, 05:20:41 pm: stunning so so far
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: monte on March 09, 2013, 07:50:24 am: Absolutely awesome :drool:

Any ideas yet as to when we will see the finished article?

Inters meet? :wink:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 11, 2013, 10:21:25 am: Quote from: monte on March 09, 2013, 07:50:24 am
Absolutely awesome :drool:

Any ideas yet as to when we will see the finished article?

Inters meet? :wink:

I showed it Sunday at ultimate dubs I had a great spot right at the front of the feature corridor the theme was retro cars this year

It not finished and there's a long way to go but I'm so happy with it so far
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on March 11, 2013, 11:43:08 am: It was looking spectacular my friend! Love the seats, really oldschool!
That caddy that was there is from my end of the world, it came pinning past us on the way home!
Hope you had a good show, and talk about location for yours, wow!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Trev. on March 11, 2013, 11:52:09 am: Just read through the whole thread,

Brilliant effort and good quality of work, love how detailed it is!
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 11, 2013, 05:01:54 pm: Quote from: MightyMullet on March 11, 2013, 11:43:08 am
It was looking spectacular my friend! Love the seats, really oldschool!
That caddy that was there is from my end of the world, it came pinning past us on the way home!
Hope you had a good show, and talk about location for yours, wow!

thanks glad you liked it the seats worked out really well im happy with them, the blue caddy is owned by dave bond really nice chap and he got a well deserved trophy

it took me hours to stop smiling over the location i couldn't of wished for better :smiley:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 11, 2013, 05:02:38 pm: Quote from: Trev. on March 11, 2013, 11:52:09 am
Just read through the whole thread,

Brilliant effort and good quality of work, love how detailed it is!

thanks hopefully i can keep it up through the rest of the rebuild
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 11, 2013, 05:06:29 pm: Heres a couple of photos ive found posted online of the mk1 from ultimate dubs

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Top Cat on March 11, 2013, 07:44:44 pm: Looks mighty fine. :congrats:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: Oli on March 11, 2013, 10:02:01 pm: OMG, just love this car :love:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: wigit on March 12, 2013, 12:06:25 am: that car is absolute class :happy2:
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 12, 2013, 05:04:40 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 11, 2013, 07:44:44 pm
Looks mighty fine. :congrats:

cheers top cat
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 12, 2013, 05:05:30 pm: Quote from: Oli on March 11, 2013, 10:02:01 pm
OMG, just love this car :love:

Quote from: wigit on March 12, 2013, 12:06:25 am
that car is absolute class :happy2:

thanks to both of you
Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on March 12, 2013, 05:07:13 pm: a few more photos taken from the net

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:28:58 am: small update

ive been smoothing out some small issues and tidying the car up one of which was fitting a new battery box in the rear

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ive decided i need to go a little lower and todo this i need my front wheels to tuck so im changing the front brakes

at the moment the wilwood calipers need big spacers for the wheels to clear so im changing them

the adapters and discs arrived the other day

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:30:23 am: Im changing my coilovers to ive bought some AH-exclusive modified ultra lows by H&R pure coilover porn lol
The koni fk's were ok but i know they wont be a patch on the new set up

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:31:19 am: Fitted the g60 front brakes haven't tried them yet just hope they perform ok after having the wilwoods fitted
at least now i can run without the need of a large spacer

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:32:50 am: so to update fitted the H&R's they ride awesome still yet to set the height exactly where i want it tho

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:34:17 am: So now its time to change the wheels the postman delivered these rs's and there 16's

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:36:27 am: refurbed my anti roll bar when money allows it will be upgraded

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my chrome brackets arrived

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all fitted with stainless steel outer brackets

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on May 25, 2013, 11:38:38 am: I also tok the car out to check the new wheels clear etc but broke the new inner cv joint ! the shaft is to long and the cv joint cant take it

so im having a custom shaft made up

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: higher1 on June 13, 2013, 01:48:27 pm: So to update i took the car to players classic at goodwood and won my 1st trophy with the car! it was one of the top 25 cars of the show

a few pics from the next

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And my fav from all dubs

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Title: Re: Beige Mk1 golf 1.8t 20v The Rebuild!
Post by: MightyMullet on June 13, 2013, 06:41:40 pm: Looks great man :happy2:
Congrats on the win, wishing i went along but couldnt make it! Theres always next year!