Mk1 2.9 vr9 abv engine updated 29/03
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Mk1 2.9 vr9 abv engine updated 29/03
Some of u guys and girls may know that i am rebuilding my mk1 golf, so far i striped all the front end and also repairing the rear arches along with all new vw panels, it will be repainted next year jan/feb time but suck on colour lol. here a few new pics will update tomorrow, my angle grinder comes out to play again lol ohhhhh by the way is going to be vr6
First off the beast
From this
to this
welding new arch panel
Plated the inner arch where it has some rust :-( :-(
Will have more updates soon!
8-)
Done bit more work today, wanted to keep as much of the panels oe on the rear so only welding up what needed also made a start on the n/s rear arch!
also repaired the spare wheel holder and rold the o/s arch! i let the pics do the talking-
good old mig lol
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mike1986 said
hi mate loving the motor just wanted to know i have been doing the same thing as you with replacing panels all done now apart from the rear tow eye i see you have done yours did you buy that small plate or did you cut it off a new rear valance many thanks mike
Hi i bought pattern rear repair panel and just used what i needed, want to leave as much of good oe panel on there because it better qualty than aftermarket panels!
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golf_coupe said
could you do me a favour and post pics of your engine mounts please?Im interested in a vr into mk1 swap but other than 'you need custom mounts' im not getting much help. Should be a beast with the turbo though 8)
Hi
i have not got round to the custom mounts as yet but will do after christmas as doing all the bodywork first then engine so it goes stright to paint, but have read up on the caddy fourm and aint that much work!
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Golf mk1 1.6d x 2, golf mk1 1.8 16v in progress
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928 Wheels
Here come the rust lol
How the inside stands
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My plans for the car is to be a show car and a weekend car, track maybe on day lol
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The best
Off it comes
Rust round the corners
Plated up
New front panel and welded up!
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All the front end is oe vw parts.
Thanks for then info!
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Here some pics
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how many hig power
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i know i aint up dated this wip in long time but here what i been up 2, also been collected a few parts, bought all red rear lights and managed to get hold of oe sebring mirrors which if people don't know these are very rare to find! here some pics peps, will have more soon!
sebring mirrors
all reds
5 stud convo done, low baby lol
rear arches done and rear panel
sound dening removed and anti rust proof
had to reforce the front panel to take vr engine
vr baby
door done, also smoothed
that all for know will have more soon…
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