My first car & project, Mars red 1.1 1982 mk1 golf C
Posted
#1394499
(In Topic #183188)
Settling In
30,000 miles on clock and 3 past owners
My aim for the car is to make it completely stock and near perfect without spending a whole load of money on it for the time being (I’m only an apprentice electrician).
So far I have done:
A good well needed clean!
Complete strip down and clean of the carburettor, with new seals
Changed out the dud wiper motor for a mk3's one
Oil and coolant change
Changing out all old nuts and bolts for nice shiny stainless ones as I go.
New:
-Wiper blades
-Tyres
-Distribution cap & arm
-Condenser
-Spark plugs
-Points
-Timing belt
-Air filter
-Oil filter
-RHD head light
-New back bumper (repo at the moment, until I can fund an original)
-Window winders
-Window winder scraper
-Black waistline trim set
-Fuel hoses & filter
-Sump plug seal
-Fuel cap
-Fuel cap sticker
-Chin spoiler
-Oil pressure switch
-Intake pipe for air filter
-Radiator fan temperature switch
-Dash vents
-Tail gate gas strut
-Pedal rubbers
-Boot seal
And I’ve spayed:
-Wheels
-Rocker cover
-Radiator housing
-Bumper & irons
-Timing belt cover
Last edit: by ImJakeP
Posted
Old Timer
Welcome aboard! Sounds like a great project, especially for a first car. Good luck with it (mainly the not spending much bit )
Matt
Posted
Moderator
Need to see some pictures of this when you can, if you haven't guessed, we love the detail and the pictures even more!
Think about becoming a paid member and save yourself a few quid on a whole range of stuff!
Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Posted
Old Timer
"Mk1 Golf Gti...all things to all men"
Posted
Settling In
Posted
Local Hero
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
Posted
Settling In
Its currently at a garage having the parts I supplied fitted; new front disks, pads, hoses and drive boots then then new rear drum internals and hoses. Also having them adjust the carb abit as its running a little rich. Once they have done the work there going to MOT it for me, and fingers crossed she will be on the road by Tuesday! ill upload photos of the engine bay when I get it back.
Posted
Old Timer
1983 White cabriolet GTi
Posted
Local Hero
And hats off to you, its cleaned up amazing! interior looks tidy as well :-)
Happy days !
Hope your making it to the AGM this year be great to see it
If you need bits speak to these guys funk-star and @golfbitz
SOUTHWEST Regional Host. Bristol Meet - 1st Friday of the month - Toby Carvery Bradely Stoke Bristol Bristol Region Facebook Group
1.8T CABBY
TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
1.8T CABBY
TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
Posted
Moderator
Have loads of new and used bit if required
Ever growing range of new mk1 golf parts www.classic-vw.co.uk
Posted
Settled In
Posted
Old Timer
Posted
Settled In
ImJakeP said
Some photos of how its looking now (even though the photos don't do it justice, looks better in real life) Not been working on the golf much, been helping my brother on his beetle.
Can we see the beetle? Please
Posted
Settled In
Interior looks banging as well
Posted
Settled In
Old dubs never die, they just get lower
Posted
Old Timer
Matt
Posted
Settled In
Posted
Settling In
Posted
Local Hero
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=national_2%2Fbristol-volksfest-2014
SOUTHWEST Regional Host. Bristol Meet - 1st Friday of the month - Toby Carvery Bradely Stoke Bristol Bristol Region Facebook Group
1.8T CABBY
TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
1.8T CABBY
TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
Posted
Settling In
I couldnt resist taking a photo of it in the empty car party after walking back with the shopping
0 guests and 0 members have just viewed this: None.