'74 Golf L

Finally got my '74 Golf L in roadworthy condition for Ultimate Dubs.

Work completed so far:
1. Treat rust to rear panel and rear arch
2. Strip, clean and rebuild carb with new pumps, needle valve, jets and gaskets.
3. Fit new water pump. Flush coolant system (about 20 times!). Fix leak from inlet manifold.
4. Replace timing belt.
5. Replace coolant and fuel gauges.
6. Replace heater valve bowden cable
7. Replace bonnet release cable.
8. Fit front spoiler.

I then added some finishing touches by making use of some of the parts I had gathering dust: Wolfsburg crested mudflaps and hub covers, early Scirocco/Passat steering wheel and Autoplas rear and side window louvres.

Being a '74 build there are some interesting features that distinguish it from later models:
- Front drum bakes
- Metal rear badges, with VW on the right and model name on the left
- Non-halogen headlamps with early protective covers
- Remote air filter location
- Parcel shelf with ?X? form on the underside
- Aluminium kick plates
- Low back seats with spring and horse hair construction, lever adjustment of backrest
- Cover plates for tailgate hinges
- Early gearshift linkage
- Location of upper fixings for rear lights

Colour is Lofoten Green (L61H), interior is Nut Brown. FA 1093cc engine running sweetly and made it to the show and back with no problems.

Pics taken the day before

love it not a fan of the louve's but thats personal opinion.

looks really nice wish i'd gone to UD now to get a look round it.

i like standard i know that makes me different to alot on here but hey i dont care.

That is stunning Rajan, I know jealousy's an ugly word but I'm not going to lie to you!

Yeah that's pretty, is this the one you're taking to the berks meet?

Very tidy but I'm sorry it's a big thumbs down for the louvres.

What fixings did you use on the mudflaps ?

Ace but again the black plastic wants leaving back in the 70s never to be seen again :wink:

It looks brand new

Definatly the best colour a golf can be

Mullet52 said

It looks brand new

Definatly the best colour a golf can be

its one of them

im going with the minority and saying i like the louvres… :dontknow: not so much the side ones, but i can see the appeal for the rear screen ones.

this is the oldest mk1 ive seen 8O

I saw the N reg (i think) swallowtail at UD yesterday, but this is amazing

but ive just noticed the dent on the rear right of the car, above the trim and right by the bootlid :cry:

now your just picking holes in it.

The paint does look good in the pics, but has been painted in the past with a few knocks/bubbles. Very solid though and decent for daily use. Will look for a repaint in the future.

Oh Dear GOD!!!!!!! That?s is stunning old chap, bring it to my house right now, I?l spark the kettle up. Well done matey, really well done!

that looks ace! i love the louvers they're perfect for that!  

I love it, its in stunning condition, considering its age, And having followed it to and from UD over 200 miles round trip you cant help but smile. It goes very well - 70 mph on the motorway :wink:
And its the same age as me  8),

The louvers, mud flaps etc, just complete the look.

Respect  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)

ant5 said

I love it, its in stunning condition, considering its age, And having followed it to and from UD over 200 miles round trip you cant help but smile. It goes very well - 70 mph on the motorway :wink:
And its the same age as me  8),

The louvers, mud flaps etc, just complete the look.

Respect  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)

wow we have some pretty old owners  

novocaine said

now your just picking holes in it.

there isnt many, i just have pedanticism on steriods

Love it Rajan - Colour is cracking (I love Green! :mrgreen: ) but not a fan of the louvers - period extra though :wink:

dojodubber said

Oh Dear GOD!!!!!!! That?s is stunning old chap, bring it to my house right now, I?l spark the kettle up. Well done matey, really well done!

I'm surprised how Gurv kept himself himrself contained after seeing that??

Very very nice by the way!! 8)

quality rare mk1.... love it. Another one to the impressive collection Rajan.

Nice one Rajan.

Those side louvres must add about 10bhp.

Got any close ups of the wolfsburg hub things.

Peter.

Wow, I love those louvres, let me know if you ever intend to part with them, or if you know of any more.

Beautiful car.  8)