1990,1.8,karmann clipper/alpine white

zambeaky's mk1 golf 1.8 clipper, this is my project….this wot she looked like when i got her although i had washed her how matt finish was that paint work dont think she'd ever met polish?



these wheels just had to go!!!

 

MY PROJECT BEGINS……….

record of all iv done to it so far from purchase date till present date'

a dam good polish
new front windscreen (2009)
replaced missing hand brake cover
new strereo
took the 14" wheels off put my 15" on
had the sender & housing replaced for temp guage (2009)
new vw grill badge ( nice & shiny now )
new rear brake cylinders & pads (2009)
new starter motor (2009)
german metal pressed plates
painted rocker cover (2009)
rocker cover gasket (2009)
head lamps (main beam)
wolfburgh door lock pins
wolfburgh window winders
mk1 owners club grill badge
original heated washer jet fitted (2009)
boot lock seal (2010)
rocker cover breather hose (2009)
front passenger wing side strip (2009)
stainless steel polished wing bolts (2009)
stainless steel polished radiator hangers (2009)
stainless steel polished bonnet catch bolts (2009)
stainless steel polished grill bolts (2009)
new header tank cap (2009)
bonnet earth strap (2009)
VW mudflaps (F & R) (2009)
new oil filter & oil (2009/10/11/12)
bosch super 4 spark plugs (2009)
new second hand radiator cards (2009)
new seat runner guides x4 (2009)
inlet manifold seal washer (2010)
flange-carb>maninfold (2010)
water flange seal x2 (2010)
head weld & steam bath (2010)
head skim (2010)
oil filter (2009/10/11/12)
timing belt 2010
timing belt tensioners (2010)
cylinder head gasket set (2010)
cylinder head gasket (2010)
valves ground & re seated (2010)
valve stem seals (2010)
refurbed & painted wheels
steering boss & ignition dash trim (2011)
BBS ra'S itted (2011)
new lifters fitted (2012)
new brembo disc's & pads (2012)
replacement items i managed to get……(in garage for when needed)

speedo grommet (new)
x1 water pump (new)
full set of polly bushes & clamps (f&r new)
x2 front wheel bearings (new)
x1 rear wheel bearing (new)

21 Hella headlamp…. (changed them recently to patern part lamps as one of the hella lamps was cracked, kept the good one so now i have a mint pair of originals to put back on)

x2 sets of front vented disc pads (new)
x3 engine mounts
x1 Hella fog lamp
x1 door lock barrel & key (new)
x1 fuel filler cap & key (new)















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Loving this mate!!!!  Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at the Milton Keynes meet  :wink:

i'v fell in love wiv it BIG TIME, you'l neva guess wot i paid for it? all i'v done to it so far is put the wheels on it as i kept them when i sold my mkII jetta gti, changed the front badge as the one on there had lost its chrome, give it a dam good clean and a bottle of polish and got the temp guage fixed

very nice indeed, yeah you deff gotta come to the MK meet

parker1979 said

very nice indeed, yeah you deff gotta come to the MK meet

let me no a date and time and i can meet up somewhere  with u and follow

all info is here chap

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=61405

can anyone tell me from looking at the pics if they think this car has been lowered, im unsure if it has been, it had 14" alloys on it when i bought it and i never had this prob on them and i put my 15"s on and now when i carry passengers my rear arches rub, the car rides well its smooth so i dont think the shocks are gone but it jus seems to sit low at the back the pics were taken wiv a full tank of fuel, i'v looked at the shocks but i really dont no if there standard springs or shocks and i dont really wanna go and buy new shocks and springs hoping i'l get a bit more clearence at the back end and fit them to discover its made no difference??

have to admit from the pics does look like the back end is a little lower than the front, hmmm very strange, shouldnt rub at all ive had 3 people in the back of mine with 3/4 of a tank of petrol in and still fine on standard high suspention id get some one to have a look at the suspension if poss, looking forward to seeing you at MK meet, spuds gonna meet you aint he, he's a top bloke really nice and friendly, well we all are really

yeah it does sit lower at the back definately i'l get them checked out then, yes i will be meeting spud and follow him i'l only get lost in mk if i try and find it myself, everyone seems really friendly lookin forward to it… :wink:
its next tuesday the meet isnt it?

tuesday after next, 2nd of june

will be there  8)

Hi Zambeaky, Welcome aboard, Nice cab  

Looks as though the car is standard ride height, they all tend to sit low on the rear, As you are on 15's this is the probable the cause of rubbing. (originally it should be 14's).

The best bet would be to measure it up against Parkers.

You may find the rear shocks are just a little tired but not knackered  :dontknow:

See you at the MK meet  

can anyone tell me if or where you can get mud flaps for the front and rear that fit karmann body kit, i dont no if there is some that were or are made to fit this perticular kit or if not im looking for some black ones with hopefully a chrome vw logo on them, nothing to sporty just simple & discreet with a chrome(preferably) or silver logo on them……?

woke up this morning to discover this wet patch which i can only presume to be brake fluid from inside the rear left wheel, i'v stuck my head in there cant see any leaking from the shock so a trip to the garage 2moro for me my car & my wallet!!

and i was just guna say how much i enjoyed this wk end its the 1st proper sunny weather we'v had since i bought the car and i must say…………..will this car ever stop putting a big smile on my face everytime i get in it?!

Hope you get that patch sorted bud!  Let us know…. and a cabby in this weather… it's made for it  :wink:

Spudfingers said

Hope you get that patch sorted bud!  Let us know…. and a cabby in this weather… it's made for it  :wink:

will do, got a bit ahead of myself the other day thought it was this tues i was goin to the meet wiv u but realised got another wk to go , lookin forward to it, just as well really it is nxt wk jus incase the garage need the car for a day or two 2moro to fix wot ever it is leaking

I'll pm you my number mate.  Then we can decide where to meet before heading off!!  :wink:

Spudfingers said

I'll pm you my number mate.  Then we can decide where to meet before heading off!!  :wink:

yeah ok sounds gud :wink:

car went in the garage this morning at 11, mech reckons it could be the brake cylinder leaking in the rear hub will no for sure when his taken it apart, will be fixed in the morning