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thanks, its barely gonna be seen anyway and will get dirty asd hell, but i dont mind, i done the last bit of the main headlining yesterday, gonna put the A pillar trims on tommorow then get the windows in, not bothering with B and C pillar trims. it wasnt too bad once i started going, i just wanted to leave plenty time before moving onto the next bit to glue, so ended up taking about 2 weeks instead of 1 day lol
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well today was both good and bad
good points:
- finished the headlining
- windows in
- fuel filler neck on
- more panels painted
bad points:
- trail fit of seats on subframes didnt go well, needs a big change as they sit too high
- A pillar trims didnt want to stick properly
- Headlining sagged a bit and creased a little when we put the windows in, nothing major
- windows are scratched and look a bit pants
- cracked my all red lights fitting them
but overall i got the important stuff done which im happy about
bought another bonnet
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/6018075969_bc3336302e_z.jpg)
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a few other bits were painted
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fitted red lights and exhaust was fitted the other day, looks spot on i think, and scrubbed up well from how it used to look
before
![](https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5293457768_9aa918fd37_z.jpg)
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after
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6018645074_d9763ce867_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/6018075225_9973286900_z.jpg)
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fitted headlights, and a pic of the 3 valvers
all in bits though ![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
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good points:
- finished the headlining
- windows in
- fuel filler neck on
- more panels painted
bad points:
- trail fit of seats on subframes didnt go well, needs a big change as they sit too high
- A pillar trims didnt want to stick properly
- Headlining sagged a bit and creased a little when we put the windows in, nothing major
- windows are scratched and look a bit pants
- cracked my all red lights fitting them
but overall i got the important stuff done which im happy about
bought another bonnet
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/6018075969_bc3336302e_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
a few other bits were painted
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6018645966_1d28f049e5_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6018645382_c44f3d6ce0_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
fitted red lights and exhaust was fitted the other day, looks spot on i think, and scrubbed up well from how it used to look
before
![](https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5293457768_9aa918fd37_z.jpg)
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after
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6018645074_d9763ce867_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/6018075585_3873152774_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/6018075225_9973286900_z.jpg)
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fitted headlights, and a pic of the 3 valvers
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That is looking awesome! Loving the colour
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That looks sweet 8) You doing all the work yourself?
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small update
bought some more new bits
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6029209877_fa6a42112d_z.jpg)
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started assembling my bumpers up
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6029210229_865e2e31ed_z.jpg)
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as i intended on getting small bumpers, i got the bumper bracket holes welded up, then realised i wont have the money for them just yet, so my next plan was to just run the bumper irons and paint them satin black, but then i had a new idea…
original bumpers
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choppy choppy
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6029209519_193a6c8c32_z.jpg)
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budget small bumpers
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6029764166_0980ef292f_z.jpg)
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yeah they arent great, but they will do for now, god knows how they will look on the car, but we will have to wait and see
bought some more new bits
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6029209877_fa6a42112d_z.jpg)
mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6029210941_59fde31747_z.jpg)
mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
started assembling my bumpers up
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6029210229_865e2e31ed_z.jpg)
mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
as i intended on getting small bumpers, i got the bumper bracket holes welded up, then realised i wont have the money for them just yet, so my next plan was to just run the bumper irons and paint them satin black, but then i had a new idea…
original bumpers
![](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/5809281955_4dd08f46a9_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
choppy choppy
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6029209519_193a6c8c32_z.jpg)
mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
budget small bumpers
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6029764166_0980ef292f_z.jpg)
mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr
yeah they arent great, but they will do for now, god knows how they will look on the car, but we will have to wait and see
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Cracking job there, very impressive.
Could I ask where you get most of your parts from - the MK1 specific bits that is.
Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Jason
Could I ask where you get most of your parts from - the MK1 specific bits that is.
Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Jason
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its been aaaages since the last update, but finally progress is being made
painted the mirror bases as they were looking a bit rough
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eventually got the doors put on and got the car back home to my garage
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6073170209_276431aa55_z.jpg)
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still no engine![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6073170595_050f9733a7_z.jpg)
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but wait…
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6073712700_074ca1dc37_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6073172421_1cb74849d0_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6073713606_ce1fa2d8a3_z.jpg)
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started on some wiring
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doorcards cleaned up and fitted
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oh and a pic of the finished headlining, the reason my project has been so slow lately, but its finally done, a few creases but it was going to happen, i dont think it would be possible to refit one without creasing, total nightmare
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6073175251_581d2b15ec_z.jpg)
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need some thicker self tappers for the mirrors, also managed to get the door windows in, what a ballache, never again am i removing those windows
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6073714352_e0fe135ce6_z.jpg)
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shot of the rear, with new modified bumper on
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6073174001_6ea1330716_z.jpg)
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oh hello![:)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/smile.png)
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6073716570_e6948af3bf_z.jpg)
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painted the mirror bases as they were looking a bit rough
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6073710458_3489b638c1_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
eventually got the doors put on and got the car back home to my garage
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6073170209_276431aa55_z.jpg)
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still no engine
![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6073170595_050f9733a7_z.jpg)
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but wait…
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6073171393_31901408a0_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6073712700_074ca1dc37_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6073172421_1cb74849d0_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6073713606_ce1fa2d8a3_z.jpg)
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![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6073716252_9389d06a0c_z.jpg)
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started on some wiring
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6073174705_a41f532810_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
doorcards cleaned up and fitted
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6073715740_57e54b704b_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
oh and a pic of the finished headlining, the reason my project has been so slow lately, but its finally done, a few creases but it was going to happen, i dont think it would be possible to refit one without creasing, total nightmare
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6073175251_581d2b15ec_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
need some thicker self tappers for the mirrors, also managed to get the door windows in, what a ballache, never again am i removing those windows
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6073714352_e0fe135ce6_z.jpg)
brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
shot of the rear, with new modified bumper on
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6073174001_6ea1330716_z.jpg)
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oh hello
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Looking good do you think it will be ready for ed38
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good luck mate. i'm trying to get mine done for edition too( i was originally aiming for the begining of april)! i still have welding to be done! we are at about the same stage i think. i hope you get yours done!
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how did i miss this !!!!!!
looks cracking mate. love the colour, the all red rears, engine bay coming on well!!
i hope this does get to edition, i wanna see it!
good luck with the rest of the build!
richie
looks cracking mate. love the colour, the all red rears, engine bay coming on well!!
i hope this does get to edition, i wanna see it!
good luck with the rest of the build!
richie
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Hopefully there will be some good bits for sale at ed38 loads of bits I need!
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picked up a few pieces today, ABF dizzy, and a belt as the other one i ordered was wrong, im still not certain this is the right one, its the same length as the original, but has bigger teeth and is a slightly wider belt
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6079608597_3688cf6361_z.jpg)
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and got a few bits together to sort out the terrible loom
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6080146086_2822e3a1fa_z.jpg)
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im also getting a fan made up for the radiator so that should be ready next week, but my favourite bit, put the new black rocker cover on, with stainless nuts and put my intake in place for the money shot! if only i could keep it this simple and tidy![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
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and got a few bits together to sort out the terrible loom
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6080146086_2822e3a1fa_z.jpg)
mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr
im also getting a fan made up for the radiator so that should be ready next week, but my favourite bit, put the new black rocker cover on, with stainless nuts and put my intake in place for the money shot! if only i could keep it this simple and tidy
![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6080146770_baaa8ec3b8_z.jpg)
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mate ur car is lookin epic now, wish mine wud turn out as nice as urs lol keep up the good work
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Looking better Every post
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I vet you could eat of that engine bay!
Looks brilliant mate!![:D](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/grin.png)
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Looks brilliant mate!
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