brad mole's mk1 golf project
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Old Timer
brad mole's mk1 golf project
Didn't know it had so much rust on it! lol
that was the winter I drove it daily through then :-S
hope youve been cracking on mate
that was the winter I drove it daily through then :-S
hope youve been cracking on mate
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right, heres another update even though theres not much to show in the pics, ive basicly just been stripping more parts off the car to uncover as much rust as possible befoe i get it welded and painted. ive been finding more and more rust as ive been taking bits off the car but overall im quite happy with it.
this bit is the main problem i think, im not sure whether to try and repair it and keep the heater blower and scuttle panel, or to just cut it out and weld a panel over to get rid of the blower and tray
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
removed the exhaust
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
put the teardrops on with racing slicks
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
got some bits for polishing, and some etch primer and bags to keep the nuts and bolts in order
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
heres the bags so far which ive named up etc.
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
started chipping off the sound deadning inside, think im gonna invest in a heat gun to make things easier
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
started removing the wiring loom which was a right mess
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
engine bay wiring loom and fusebox out
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
then started on the dash loom and clocks, removed the clocks and dash surround first, then unclipped all the switches and plugged them back in once removed so i didnt get mixed up
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
dash out, which was easier than i expected
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
some bits stored in the back for now, started pulling the headlined out, which i really wish i hadnt of started, it was in ok condition to start with but when i tried removing it i tore a bit and thought i might as well pull it all out after that, really not looking forward to replacing it
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
removed the last of the wires, looking nice and bare now, woohoo
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and taped up any holes for now to stop the rain getting in, this is how its looking at the moment
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
also removed loads of other stuff along the way such as gear stick and linkage, seatbelts etc.
basiclly all ive got left to strip off now are, windows, lights, door seals and
- brake servo
- fuel filler and tank
- steering rack
not sre if it will be worth removing the above 3 things though?
this bit is the main problem i think, im not sure whether to try and repair it and keep the heater blower and scuttle panel, or to just cut it out and weld a panel over to get rid of the blower and tray
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
removed the exhaust
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
put the teardrops on with racing slicks
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
got some bits for polishing, and some etch primer and bags to keep the nuts and bolts in order
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
heres the bags so far which ive named up etc.
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
started chipping off the sound deadning inside, think im gonna invest in a heat gun to make things easier
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
started removing the wiring loom which was a right mess
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
engine bay wiring loom and fusebox out
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
then started on the dash loom and clocks, removed the clocks and dash surround first, then unclipped all the switches and plugged them back in once removed so i didnt get mixed up
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
dash out, which was easier than i expected
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
some bits stored in the back for now, started pulling the headlined out, which i really wish i hadnt of started, it was in ok condition to start with but when i tried removing it i tore a bit and thought i might as well pull it all out after that, really not looking forward to replacing it
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
removed the last of the wires, looking nice and bare now, woohoo
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and taped up any holes for now to stop the rain getting in, this is how its looking at the moment
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
also removed loads of other stuff along the way such as gear stick and linkage, seatbelts etc.
basiclly all ive got left to strip off now are, windows, lights, door seals and
- brake servo
- fuel filler and tank
- steering rack
not sre if it will be worth removing the above 3 things though?
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Newbie
I wouldn't probably move them. On the other hand you've already removed almost everything from the car so why not going all the way. But it's not that big of a deal to keep them there as they are either. Nice progress with the project!
-79 Rabbit 1.5
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small update here, bought a new expansion tank
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and 2 new wings
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
some of the bits ive taken off the mk1, takes up alot of room
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and started on stripping down and cleaning the injection system too
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
thats all for now
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and 2 new wings
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
some of the bits ive taken off the mk1, takes up alot of room
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and started on stripping down and cleaning the injection system too
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
thats all for now
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Old Timer
im glad to see this getting love, I had no idea it was so rusty mate...
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heres some more pics from today, didnt get alot done but the cars getting closer and closer to being ready for welding and then paint, woohoo.
removed the brake servo
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and removed the fuel filler neck to make things easier, the neck and fuel cap surround actually arent too bad at all which im pleased about
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and some pics of the way shes looking now
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
looks worse than it is here, its just the glue left from removing the sound deadning, main bits of rust are the drivers footwell and insides of door hinges
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
i think theres just the windows to remove now then she should be ready to get sent off for the dirty work
removed the brake servo
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and removed the fuel filler neck to make things easier, the neck and fuel cap surround actually arent too bad at all which im pleased about
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
and some pics of the way shes looking now
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
looks worse than it is here, its just the glue left from removing the sound deadning, main bits of rust are the drivers footwell and insides of door hinges
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
i think theres just the windows to remove now then she should be ready to get sent off for the dirty work
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Local Hero
Good work so far.
You decided how you are going to tackle the inner front door pillars?
You decided how you are going to tackle the inner front door pillars?
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today i removed the gearbox from the engine so i can get it on the engine stand and clean it up
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got a bit more of the engine bay and inner arches sanded, just trying to get as much of the work done as i can before it goes to to the bodyshop, ive decided im going to get rid of the heater fan and rain tray, also going to be putting the battery tray in the boot. (excuse the random paint colours, i just figured any paint was better than no paint to protect the bare metal from the weather)
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and rested my panels in place ready to get them fitted up to make sure they all line up right when i get time
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got a bit more of the engine bay and inner arches sanded, just trying to get as much of the work done as i can before it goes to to the bodyshop, ive decided im going to get rid of the heater fan and rain tray, also going to be putting the battery tray in the boot. (excuse the random paint colours, i just figured any paint was better than no paint to protect the bare metal from the weather)
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and rested my panels in place ready to get them fitted up to make sure they all line up right when i get time
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
mk1 progress by bradmole, on Flickr
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Very good progress mate
i like detailed pics… :wink:
i like detailed pics… :wink:
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recieved some new bits during the week, a wing repair panel, volkswagen badge, and door handle and boot lock seals
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got a new boot hatch
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
decided to make a start on stripping the engine down over the weekend, after taking the gearbox off earlier, i started on the block, which looked like this
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
removed most of the bits
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and now looks like this
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
sorry for the crappy pics
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got a new boot hatch
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
decided to make a start on stripping the engine down over the weekend, after taking the gearbox off earlier, i started on the block, which looked like this
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
removed most of the bits
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and now looks like this
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
sorry for the crappy pics
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looking forward to seeing this progress if its anything to go by like the mk2 your onto a winner 8)
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decided to swap my chrome side trims for some black ones as ive not got anything else chrome on the car really so might not suit it.
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got some new front lights
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and some rears, gonna get these tinted all red
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also took delivery of some stuff from frosts
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and took the windows out, which is the last thing before it gets sent off for welding and paint hopefully
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and some more pics of the car, still needs the new boot hatch on and i also need to find some new doors too
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also got some new front lights
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and some rears, gonna get these tinted all red
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
also took delivery of some stuff from frosts
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and took the windows out, which is the last thing before it gets sent off for welding and paint hopefully
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and some more pics of the car, still needs the new boot hatch on and i also need to find some new doors too
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
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today was a good day, didnt get much done, but finally the car went to the bodyshop so heres some last snaps before the real work starts, im gonna try and get down to the bodyshop to take pics as it goes to keep it updates because i know you all love plenty pics
all loaded up with replacement panels
bye bye
oh and some new wheels got delivered today too
all loaded up with replacement panels
bye bye
oh and some new wheels got delivered today too
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well ive not had an update on this for a while, ive been really busy so not had much time or money to spend on the car, but heres what ive been upto.
i sprayed the wheels with the 4 colours i had in mind, and narrowed it down to these two, but i think i will go for the goldish colour
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
i swapped my crystal headlights for some standard hellas
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought an old radio, which is missing one of the knobs, but i think im gonna try and make my own unless someone has a spare?
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
swapped the chrome handles for some black ones
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and bought a gearknob which i will try and polish in the future (i know reverse is in the wrong place)
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and this piece, not sure if its the one i need, but hopefulyl i can use part of it at least
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and got on with cleaning some more bits
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought some new paint etc.
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
with the hammerite paint i painted the none important stuff that wont be seen just to protect it, the eastwood stuff will be for the visible bits
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
fuel filler before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
sanded and high etch primed
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
satin black painted
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
same process for starter motor (but used aluminium colour engine paint)
before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and after
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and done this bit too
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and i need to tackle this next
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
i sprayed the wheels with the 4 colours i had in mind, and narrowed it down to these two, but i think i will go for the goldish colour
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
i swapped my crystal headlights for some standard hellas
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought an old radio, which is missing one of the knobs, but i think im gonna try and make my own unless someone has a spare?
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
swapped the chrome handles for some black ones
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and bought a gearknob which i will try and polish in the future (i know reverse is in the wrong place)
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and this piece, not sure if its the one i need, but hopefulyl i can use part of it at least
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and got on with cleaning some more bits
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought some new paint etc.
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
with the hammerite paint i painted the none important stuff that wont be seen just to protect it, the eastwood stuff will be for the visible bits
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
fuel filler before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
sanded and high etch primed
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
satin black painted
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
same process for starter motor (but used aluminium colour engine paint)
before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and after
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and done this bit too
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and i need to tackle this next
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
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well its been a while since the last update and still nothing much to update with, just a few new bits and stuff ive painted, also im on with painting lots of other bits but i will update with them once ive done
polished the gearknob up
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
painted some brackets satin black
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought some centre caps which im gonna try and fit to my wheels (they are too small)
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
wing bolts and seat clips
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
before and after painting bits
before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
after
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
still no updates from the bodyshop work yet, athough i have seen the paint sample and all i can say is 8)
polished the gearknob up
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
painted some brackets satin black
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
bought some centre caps which im gonna try and fit to my wheels (they are too small)
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
wing bolts and seat clips
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
before and after painting bits
before
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
after
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
still no updates from the bodyshop work yet, athough i have seen the paint sample and all i can say is 8)
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now we get onto the interesting updates
been on with the gearbox for aaages now, but heres some pics
this is how it started
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and after many hours i ended up with
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
which i then painted with aluminium colour engine paint and ended up with
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
i also bought some engine mounts
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and started on this mess
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
split it all down ready to get stuck in
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and the outcome
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
been on with the gearbox for aaages now, but heres some pics
this is how it started
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and after many hours i ended up with
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
which i then painted with aluminium colour engine paint and ended up with
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
i also bought some engine mounts
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and started on this mess
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
split it all down ready to get stuck in
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
and the outcome
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
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looks good mate keep it up
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