I want a mk1 project car.
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I want a mk1 project car.
Hello,
I'm new here, I am currently in the process of selling my Mk5 Golf as I have a company car. I want to get a mk1 as a project for me and my old man to complete. I am fairly good with anything electrical/mechanical. My old man can weld and is good with engines. I have most of the tools I think I would need and access to more from work.
I have a few questions I want to ask before jumping straight in:
I like the Mk1's with smaller tail lights. Does anyone know what model it is and what years they were produced. (pic below)
Ultimate Dubs '11 - VW Mk1 Golf | Mike S | Flickr
This will be my first restoration and I cannot wait to get started!
Thanks for any advice,
Ollie
I'm new here, I am currently in the process of selling my Mk5 Golf as I have a company car. I want to get a mk1 as a project for me and my old man to complete. I am fairly good with anything electrical/mechanical. My old man can weld and is good with engines. I have most of the tools I think I would need and access to more from work.
I have a few questions I want to ask before jumping straight in:
- Is there anything I should know before starting the restoration?
- How hard is it to complete a full restore of a MK1?
- Where is the best place to look for a mk1 base car? and anything to look for?
- Importent pieces of tools/equipment needed?
I like the Mk1's with smaller tail lights. Does anyone know what model it is and what years they were produced. (pic below)
Ultimate Dubs '11 - VW Mk1 Golf | Mike S | Flickr
This will be my first restoration and I cannot wait to get started!
Thanks for any advice,
Ollie
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Newbie
Are the mk1s with smaller rear lights know as swallow tails? This is the one I want. Any idea what years they were produced from and to? And what models?
Im a Mk1 noob!
Im a Mk1 noob!
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Old Timer
swallow tails were only made 74 and 75. 76-79 also have the small rear lights but small changes were made to body panels. they are known as series 1's with the larger tail light mk1's being series 2 80-83.
all i'll say is they suffer badly from tin worm check everywhere for rust basically…. also whatever schedule you have planned and budget double them both… me and a friend started restoring his over 2 years ago with an aim to have it done in 8-9 months it's nearly finished now though….
all i'll say is they suffer badly from tin worm check everywhere for rust basically…. also whatever schedule you have planned and budget double them both… me and a friend started restoring his over 2 years ago with an aim to have it done in 8-9 months it's nearly finished now though….
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