Mk1 Project.. blank canvas, rolling shell, need advice!!

Hey!

Just viewed a mk1 rolling shell (pics will follow) absolutley amazing, couldnt be more excited about it, almost completely rust free and looking reasonably straight from what ive seen..

Now to my problems, My main idea is maybe a lttle bit of a cliche but i really wanna make a raod legal track car, standard thoughts as far as stripping the entire car back to bare bones, treat any rust then paint the whole lot. Once its sitting in a totally immaculate condition im hoping to have a roll cage fitted (no back seats obviously) a couple of comfy bucket seats and the racing look anywhere possible as far as dash and dials go. anyway all of that is irrelevant as im nowhere near this stage..

i need ideas as far as engines go, (im not the most mechanically gifted person so something rasonable to fit and maintain) any thoughts on brakes (all aspects and components) exhaust system, clutch, gearbox, wheels and any advice anyone has will be greatly appreciated..

i am going to view it again in the next few days, i will get as many pics as i can and hopefully document the entire build..

the main aim is to have a mint (custom) mk1 that looks evil but works as an everyday driver with a full documented build/restoration spec list!

cheerz! (pics will be up soon)

Now looking at purchasing the engine, got an idea of budget in my head but need advice on what to get, do i stay original or go for a more modern engine? engine size and style? any thoughts please get in touch!

Everyone will have their own opinion but i think 2 ltr 16v ( abf) it will give all the power you can realistically use and if used with bike carbs say will make for easier wiring up.

Not a bad suggestion atall, ive found one for £320, how hard is it to fit? im by no means a mechanic but ill try my hand at anything, im assuming you currently use this engine?

Idid use this engine amongst others, dont have a golf at all now, simple fitment, it will use original mk1 big block mounts and will bolt up to the big block gearbox using the appropriate clutch assy.

Well, i went to see the mk1 last friday and altho its in a sorry state just now its all there and as far as im concerned will make a great project, price has been agreed and i have the engine included in the price now, decided on a 1.8 16v with just over 90k on the clock, was taxed and run untill end of october last year so really excited about gettin on with it! going for another look tomorow and to give it a little clean, pics will follow! As im doing the project i will always be looking for advice and any help is greatly appreciated!

cheerz folks!

*UPDATE*

Thats the golf in the garage and work has well and truely started, the front end is already stripped back to the shell, interior completely stripped out, tailgate is off and all bumpers and trim off. Engine is currently getting a facelift/tidy and i am in the process of preparing the engine bay for painting. Once painted the work can really begin with the engine going in, new brakes, brake lines new servo, master cylinder and loadz more polished up bits and bobs returning into the engine bay.

All is going well so far, ill try post a couple pics to show my progress

Heres a few pics of my progress,