Long time fan, short time owner
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Pleased to announce the arrival of my Mk1
another newbie, from Hull, England.
Joined for a little help really. Hoping you guys will be able to help me with questions I'll have while restoring my Golf.
Recently fell on this VERY original Mk1 and couldn't let it go. Only thing I've done so far is clean it and Duck Oil the heck out of everything to help preserve it.
Still can't quite believe how lucky I was with this car, always wanted to own one!
Hopefully I'll have lots of updates and pictures for you all in the future.
Andy
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ew said
Welcome to the forums!
Sounds interesting, lets av a butchers at it
ew
But you beat me to this one, I just saw this come into my mail box and wallop, you've 'Modded' it!
To Andy205
Welcome to the Club Andy and don't be worried about asking any questions at this Club.
You've come to the best place on earth to ask about the Golf Mk1, there's more knowledge here than at VW!
Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
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Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
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https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
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Hopefully I'll be able to share my knowledge for some of you lot
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golfcabrio said
ew
But you beat me to this one, I just saw this come into my mail box and wallop, you've 'Modded' it!
Takes longer to get through the cable to get you
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Andy205 said
Cheers guys,
Hopefully I'll be able to share my knowledge for some of you lot
All right Andy, you've let the cat out of the bag there!
Exactly what talents do have to share?
(Duck Oil)
Spill the beans mate.
Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
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I've was the workshop supervisor at Zcars until recently (long story)
I've been a mechanic for 15yrs, worked there for the last 5.
Apart from the knowledge I've built up from my years of tinkering, I also, fabricate, TIG and MIG weld, paint/body repair and am pretty competent with auto electrics. I repair and modify looms for transplants etc.
Obviously mechanics and electrics are my strongest "talents"
(duck oil and duck tape are all you need ;-) )
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Andy205 said
HA!
I've was the workshop supervisor at Zcars until recently (long story)
I've been a mechanic for 15yrs, worked there for the last 5.
Apart from the knowledge I've built up from my years of tinkering, I also, fabricate, TIG and MIG weld, paint/body repair and am pretty competent with auto electrics. I repair and modify looms for transplants etc.
Obviously mechanics and electrics are my strongest "talents"
(duck oil and duck tape are all you need ;-) )
I knew there was more to it than meets the eye.
With those talents, experience and your geographical location, you are sure to make many friends here for sure!
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Andy205 said
HA!
I've was the workshop supervisor at Zcars until recently (long story)
I've been a mechanic for 15yrs, worked there for the last 5.
Apart from the knowledge I've built up from my years of tinkering, I also, fabricate, TIG and MIG weld, paint/body repair and am pretty competent with auto electrics. I repair and modify looms for transplants etc.
Obviously mechanics and electrics are my strongest "talents"
(duck oil and duck tape are all you need ;-) )
Zcars? as in, put bike engines in minis?
The Red Rocket! My Mk1 Tdi Build.....
My VAG family:
1982 Mk1, PD130 Tdi, 6 speed, ongoing project, to be my daily driver (one day)!
1983 Mk1, 1.8 Gti, stripped out, ongoing project, track car only.
1990 Mk1 Cabrio, 1.8 8v Turbo, G60 ECU, long term project (17 years so far)!
2008 T5 LWB, 1.9 Tdi, to be converted to camper when I've finished using it as a van!
1999 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, 2.5 Tdi, currently off the road, more work required.
2010 Tiguan R-Line, daily driver.
My VAG family:
1982 Mk1, PD130 Tdi, 6 speed, ongoing project, to be my daily driver (one day)!
1983 Mk1, 1.8 Gti, stripped out, ongoing project, track car only.
1990 Mk1 Cabrio, 1.8 8v Turbo, G60 ECU, long term project (17 years so far)!
2008 T5 LWB, 1.9 Tdi, to be converted to camper when I've finished using it as a van!
1999 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, 2.5 Tdi, currently off the road, more work required.
2010 Tiguan R-Line, daily driver.
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KevMk1Tdi said
Andy205 said
HA!
I've was the workshop supervisor at Zcars until recently (long story)
I've been a mechanic for 15yrs, worked there for the last 5.
Apart from the knowledge I've built up from my years of tinkering, I also, fabricate, TIG and MIG weld, paint/body repair and am pretty competent with auto electrics. I repair and modify looms for transplants etc.
Obviously mechanics and electrics are my strongest "talents"
(duck oil and duck tape are all you need ;-) )
Zcars? as in, put bike engines in minis?
Yeah that's the one Kev, amongst everything else you can imagine car related
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Andy205 said
KevMk1Tdi said
Andy205 said
HA!
I've was the workshop supervisor at Zcars until recently (long story)
I've been a mechanic for 15yrs, worked there for the last 5.
Apart from the knowledge I've built up from my years of tinkering, I also, fabricate, TIG and MIG weld, paint/body repair and am pretty competent with auto electrics. I repair and modify looms for transplants etc.
Obviously mechanics and electrics are my strongest "talents"
(duck oil and duck tape are all you need ;-) )
Zcars? as in, put bike engines in minis?
Yeah that's the one Kev, amongst everything else you can imagine car related
I had a quick look on the website; lots of very nice/interesting projects there. I remember looking at the mini kits in about 2008; I was thinking about making it fit my Mk1 track car. Looks like they do a lot more now than they did then.
The Red Rocket! My Mk1 Tdi Build.....
My VAG family:
1982 Mk1, PD130 Tdi, 6 speed, ongoing project, to be my daily driver (one day)!
1983 Mk1, 1.8 Gti, stripped out, ongoing project, track car only.
1990 Mk1 Cabrio, 1.8 8v Turbo, G60 ECU, long term project (17 years so far)!
2008 T5 LWB, 1.9 Tdi, to be converted to camper when I've finished using it as a van!
1999 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, 2.5 Tdi, currently off the road, more work required.
2010 Tiguan R-Line, daily driver.
My VAG family:
1982 Mk1, PD130 Tdi, 6 speed, ongoing project, to be my daily driver (one day)!
1983 Mk1, 1.8 Gti, stripped out, ongoing project, track car only.
1990 Mk1 Cabrio, 1.8 8v Turbo, G60 ECU, long term project (17 years so far)!
2008 T5 LWB, 1.9 Tdi, to be converted to camper when I've finished using it as a van!
1999 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, 2.5 Tdi, currently off the road, more work required.
2010 Tiguan R-Line, daily driver.
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T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshiŁ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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