VW Golf MK1 1979

Hi guys. I just found this mk1 forum..something that i was looking a long time. Since i'm into cars and not into computers you'll understand why it took me so long to find you So, i have MK1 from 1979 from my grandpa and i want to restore it since it's a bit rusty. Also i miss some parts wich i can't find them in my country so if you want to help me with them i would be gratefull and will engrave your names under the hood Here is the car… i need your advices, suggestions and also comments. It will be red as well. My plan is not to follow gti version but i want something like 1.8L engine without turbo. Steel wheels no aluminium for now… so, Pictures








and the precious sticker


This is for now, if someone can help me around it with it's expierence and parts i will post later what i need for now Hope i'll find you verry helpfull Cheerz

also forgot to mention that i own subaru inpreza 1.8 4wd and i am trying to find a way to put that engine and drivetrain on this baby…do you think it's possible? or just the engine without drivetrain?

Hello welcome to the club . Nice car   would be a shame to alter it by doing a conversion . But I'm sure that it has been done so maybe do a Google search abd something might turn up ..

Hi there. yeah it's done before, and all i've found is couple of drag races on youtube…nothing else unfortunatly…but that's plan b since i can't find proper plan for it (or how it's made)…

Welcome along to the forum. Nice car. If it were me i would refurb and keep it original but up to you mate.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Smudger

Thanks Smudger. I saw your thread. just love the car. I have a regular daily driver (MK5 1.4). this one i like to be once in a week driver and with more power not 500hp but 110-120hp would be enough no turbos no fancy stuff.. just a regular car with 13" 7j rims on it..

little update:

A nice project mate. Let us know how you get on. We all love a good pic update

Smudger

Ok. Let's face the reallity..

Rusty things, many many parts that are not gonna be used again, car is now naked… maybee someone of you will say it's too rusty, it's not worthed but it is for me..it's love and it's in the family since 1979…aaaand i don't plan to sell it..maybee my son or grandson

Enjoy in my rusty friend :

Today pictures


Bumpers are out



Rust Rust Rust Rust





New parts are ordered from serbia since i can't find in macedonia one single piece for it




Healty parts





not so bad as it looks



Also bought new and will be replaced



This is bad. the gas pipe is in very bad condition. any suggestions for modification from other car? I can;t find the original anywhere…


Interior remains

The carpet is in very good shape and i will use it again.. the door carpets also very good but i am thinking of selling them cuz i will make custom ones

and one for the end VW CLUB MACEDONIA and the precious WORTHERSEE sticker

So, that is for now hope you are following and supporting me

Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice little series 1 you have there  after looking at the pics you posted, it doesn't look too bad, definitely repairable. Good luck with the restoration, I'll keep my eye open for series one parts for you BUT, I need to inform Smudger of any S1 parts first as he is restoring one too!

Melteddrummer said

Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice little series 1 you have there  after looking at the pics you posted, it doesn't look too bad, definitely repairable. Good luck with the restoration, I'll keep my eye open for series one parts for you BUT, I need to inform Smudger of any S1 parts first as he is restoring one too!

Good man. Much obliged matey    

Thank you Melted… looking forward for some parts that smudger allready has thank you for your support i will keep you informed for every single move around the car ) Feel free to post some manuals, videos, tactics or else

cheerz

Hi Guys… recently i've bought very nice hella tail lights from a junkyard for 10 euros





Plastic covers also included..

Tomorow i will post some new photos from the work since i didn't have time to attach them cuz i am searching for parts i need

Ok. New engine arrived.

1,8 8V DIGIFANT II PF and it has only 60 000km
happy for my new engine.




till the next update…cheerz

Nice one mate. Good luck swapping engines

thanks mate looking forward to it i am wondering something. The ECU it is from 16v (when i google it) and i am not sure if it's gonna fit this engine (since this is 8v) what do you think?

I am not 100% but I think it will fit. Rubjonny is the wiring and electrics guru on the forum. Send him a PM.  

Good news i've bought digifant 2 ecu and i am selling the 16v jetronic if someone needs it's here low price

also bought new Body floor Full section, vw golf mk3 gti seats front and back.
Wide rims 14" custom made 7j (i think it's enough) i am looking for tyre dimensions now.. what are you suggesting?






Also i need 2 parts for the engine: MAF sensor and the ignition sensor module. Can anyone help about other car/engines fitment? i can't find them here :/

smudger said

I am not 100% but I think it will fit. Rubjonny is the wiring and electrics guru on the forum. Send him a PM.  

Can you pass me his profile to send him a PM about wiring questions? i am not good at forum searches

MKD_Mk1 said

smudger said

I am not 100% but I think it will fit. Rubjonny is the wiring and electrics guru on the forum. Send him a PM.  

Can you pass me his profile to send him a PM about wiring questions? i am not good at forum searches

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There you go mate

Thanks mate contacted

Looks really nice man Going for a respray?