Project Rat - THe Hof - Mini update
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Project Rat - THe Hof - Mini update
Well i'm back in a MK1.. Bought off fleecebay and after huge trek to get it.. its home.. was described as mint, but isnt, well unless yo compare to a polo, the mint with a hole :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
some details on ourney etc HERE
anyway..
The HOF as he's now being called, is a small bloack, 1.3 CL 5dr..
Pics as advertised,
So as you can see, looks mint.. Must have taken them hours to get the angles right.. lol
some details on ourney etc HERE
anyway..
The HOF as he's now being called, is a small bloack, 1.3 CL 5dr..
Pics as advertised,
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So as you can see, looks mint.. Must have taken them hours to get the angles right.. lol
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Been meaning to take updated pics etc for a while, but keep forgetting too.. doh
Will update more tomorrow…
But Ratting it up
Will update more tomorrow…
But Ratting it up
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You're ratting it up then, there'll be a companion for my silver 5 door.
It'll take a lot of catching up but I'm looking forwards to the in progress shots. :wink:
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It'll take a lot of catching up but I'm looking forwards to the in progress shots. :wink:
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Oh and big up the 5 doors. Much love. :y:
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You'll be suprised at how ratty it is already mate…
Need to source some cheap wide steels for the rear now tho
Need to source some cheap wide steels for the rear now tho
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Glad to see you're back in the MK1 fold :wink:
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Cool, now show us some pics! and remember, old golfs dont die, they just rust and get lower!
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Ruan said
Cool, now show us some pics! and remember, old golfs dont die, they just rust and get lower!![]()
Exactly mate
Well up to now, I've found a nasty hole in the rear quarter that looked like a welded patch, but it was a piece of metal stuck down with silicone then painted over.. Why do people do this???
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So I decided to go for a true rat look, its cheap to do and cost effective and I havent seen a proper one in the UK, although as I'm a HUGE tight budget there probably will be one by the time mines done..
so first off, got hold of some cheap P Slot wheels, ok they are from a MK2, but look better untill i find some decent rims..
then a second hand lowering springs..
here's a few pics of that looking better
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then a trip up to see my good friend Richard at Crazyquiffs and raid his stock for some totally old mis matching seats, found a single brown one and a cool black one, so thought that'd be cool.. and of course a couple of his stickers
Drivers Seat
Passenger Seat
as you can see they look pretty rubbish with the blue colours….
But its early days on the project next..
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Drivers Seat
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Passenger Seat
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as you can see they look pretty rubbish with the blue colours….
But its early days on the project next..
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Next I got hold of a scrap bonnet and decided to play with it a little..
Involved an angle grinder, sand paper, water and sun, then hammerite..
whats your thoughts, need to do more to car yet tho for it to take effect fully
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although now I'm thinking i need to do the whole bonnet, not just the edges
Cant go telling the rest of my plans yet tho :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Involved an angle grinder, sand paper, water and sun, then hammerite..
whats your thoughts, need to do more to car yet tho for it to take effect fully
PURISTS LOOK AWAY NOW
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although now I'm thinking i need to do the whole bonnet, not just the edges
Cant go telling the rest of my plans yet tho :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Congrats on the new ride - 5 drs ftw!! ;-)
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vw4life1 said
Congrats on the new ride - 5 drs ftw!! ;-)
cheers mate, although I have no idea on what FTW means so checked out my urban dictionary..
For The Win
Commonly used among geeks to express their enthusiasm for something, especially in IRC.
a) Cola is best
b) nope, Pepsi is way better
a) Cola FTW!
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Had to look up what IRC was!
Anyways, geek speak aside, it's looking good![;)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/wink.png)
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Anyways, geek speak aside, it's looking good
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mcscrew said
Had to look up what IRC was!
Anyways, geek speak aside, it's looking good
Rich
Whats IRC then.. I've no idea either..
cheers mate, looking better than last time yo saw it.. Wouldnt mind those springs if your still up for donating them my way :wink: for a couple of beer vouchers
I now need to get some new top mounts fitted next week as the ones on are shot.
Still not laquered the bonnet so its more orange today and looking well cool and rusted. not got any news pics tho, will see what its like tomorrow
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Lawsy said
mcscrew said
Had to look up what IRC was!
Anyways, geek speak aside, it's looking good
Rich
Whats IRC then.. I've no idea either..
cheers mate, looking better than last time yo saw it.. Wouldnt mind those springs if your still up for donating them my way :wink: for a couple of beer vouchers
I now need to get some new top mounts fitted next week as the ones on are shot.
Still not laquered the bonnet so its more orange today and looking well cool and rusted. not got any news pics tho, will see what its like tomorrow
You need to brush up on your TLAs!
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IRC = internet relay chat, which was around before I started using the interweb!
You're welcome to those springs any time - I'll be glad to see them go to a good home. A swift pint will seal the deal![;)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/wink.png)
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You're welcome to those springs any time - I'll be glad to see them go to a good home. A swift pint will seal the deal
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ah, you have a pm Rich
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:-D i've become an internet geek without even realising it!Lawsy said
vw4life1 said
Congrats on the new ride - 5 drs ftw!! ;-)
cheers mate, although I have no idea on what FTW means so checked out my urban dictionary..
For The Win
Commonly used among geeks to express their enthusiasm for something, especially in IRC.
a) Cola is best
b) nope, Pepsi is way better
a) Cola FTW!
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Lawsy said
ah, you have a pm Rich
PM sent
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