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My Mk1 Gti

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So i wanted to get another resto project since its been a long time since i done my last one, so i was contemplating whether to get another classic ford or an American muscle, in the end as the American muscle would fit in my double garage with space to use i came across this MK1 Golf Gti.
This car was owned by the previous fella for 8 years, stood for the last 6 years.

So i see it on FB quite locally and decided to go have a look and see what it was about as i have never owned an older Golf, One of my older friends had many of the Mk1 and 2's.
First impressions was wow needs alot of work, bit more than i wanted to tackle, but i made an offer which was quite a bit lower than he wanted, and he said Yeah so i have it.



As just will see in pictures bellow it does need quite a bit of metal work the worst being the passenger side rear arch and lower sills etc.



I most probably replace the whole rear lower quarter panel.
replace the inner sill and small repair work on the inner support member and any other bits i find
replace probably half of the inner arch.
replace the whole outer sill

Replace the whole front panel with new complete one
Replace the rear panel with new complete one
repair work on the rear windows.
And a new scuttle panel.

So have i bitten of more than i chew??

What do you think





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First off good on  you for taking on the project ! , as you said and know it's a fair bit of work , but there's been a lot worse ( keep that in mind as you go along ) . From a positive point of view if you do the work to a good standard you are going into the known and not the Unknown !  When it's all done you will know the car very well . Take your time and have a break from it as you go along , there's plenty of experience of this forum with great advice . All the best 👍

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Welcome along first of all  :thumbs:

Looks like he'd stored on some grass for a while! Seen worse, but that's a lot of fab and welding. Wonder how many grinders you're going to go through  :lol:

I think all the bits you need are available so at least it'll be mainly cut out and weld in.

Good luck with it and I look forward to your updates  :thumbs:

Ian

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1980 VW Derby
Clive the Cabby
Ujum the Invisible
Mynx the  Tintop

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borednow said



I think all the bits you need are available so at least it'll be mainly cut out and weld in.

Good luck with it and I look forward to your updates  :thumbs:

Ian

Thanks. i have a decent Milwaukee at the moment so hope that lasts lol.

Will definitely keep you updated. going to strip the dash wiring loom and prep the engine for removal tomorrow   

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I'm sure you've done this before but I'll reiterate just in case.

Label everything from the loom. Then label it all again. Make sure you give it a clean and then box it up nice and secure and put it out of the way. You'd be amazed how many people think they'll remember what each bit is.

I had no engine in mine when I bought it and it took me ages to figure out where each wire went.

I find Ziploc bags are great for putting all the bits in. Makes it so much easier for re-assembly. I even included all the bolts, nuts and event he drilled out rivets so that I knew what fixings I'd need when replacing them with new ones.

Work Smarter not Harder  :thumbs:

Ian

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1980 VW Derby
Clive the Cabby
Ujum the Invisible
Mynx the  Tintop

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Labels and bagging/boxing items and plenty of pictures helps alot when putting it back together.

Good luck and keep us updated.  :thumbs:  

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.

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Seen and fixed a lot worse
Just don't do my trick by putting parts in safe place
still not found 10yr later

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For a 35 year old Golf new sills, front and rear panels and unless you are really lucky better 2nd hand doors/hatch are par for the course (got a Golf pun in there :))

It's when the inner wings, A-pillars, floor and roof (rotten sunroof) are all fkd that you are prob better finding a better example.

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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.

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Ive scrapped far better,  but good luck anyway

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My Mk1 Gti

You sound to know what you are doing. Spend twice as long on the strip down and the rebuild will be 4 times faster.  




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So thought id write a quick update on this project.
Spent the weekend on it, labeled all the wiring loom up to the best i can remember all of it for when it goes back in.
I will have to replace the rear light loom as its a mess ( no surprise there). and do a few other minor bits.
Then the fun began removing it all without pulling and labels off lol, but it was ok just placed it in a box and put it away.
On to removing the engine which i am good at  ;) , had a little look about see what was what, few vacuum pipes looked iffy so they will be replaced along with most coolant hoses.
I took the engine out through the top, which was ok but now looking how the mounts etc are i think when it comes to putting back in i will put it through the bottom and lift it into place, as don't want to chip or scratch the new paint  :'(  .

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