MK1 Golf Community Sprint deterring youth offending - ENDED! :(

Right people, some of you may know that recently I got myself a 5 door mk1 shell. I have accessed the shell and it's not bad but a little too much work for me, having the swallowtail arrive soon.
So, I was discussing the car at work and my colleague said, "why scrap the shell, get some of the local kids of area to help and teach them about cars/mechanics"….hmmm.

So I have managed to speak to a few undesirables that were hanging on the street one night and they have showed an interest.

I'm not a registered charity or company, but as I work with children/teenagers for a living, I am CRB checked; I will write some sort of waver, that I'm not responsible for accidents and will also get permission from their parents.

Now, back to the mk1 shell….it has been stripped, however has a set of coil overs on it, raised front turrets, removed scuttle panel, battery tray and small block engine mount.  Some sort of conversion to the tank to run fuel injection,  two rear doors, tailgate, press metal plates and few other bits.

Although there is no funding for this project, I will pay for all the costs out of my own pocket, including materials, garage running costs and equipment.
I will also use some of my private collection of parts:
1.   wings,
2.   Bonnet,
3.   Rear lights,
4.   Custom bucket FTO seats,
5.   Interior trim
6.   Clocks
7.   Rear GTI Beam (complete) Possible disc conversion,
8.   Calipers, hoses, brake pads
9.   Roof lining,
10.   Alloy wheels & tyres etc. etc…

Right now, if I can ask for a little help with this project. For the project to go to forward, I would need to locate the following items that I do not have, hopefully as a donation or as cheap as possible, as it will be coming out of my pocket.

1.   GTI engine and gearbox with all ancillaries, Inc. fuelling side. (prefer previously running and not in bits) - Self sourced and paid for
2.    oil cooler
3.   GTI complete wiring loom with fuse board (uncut would be good) - self sourced and paid for
4.   GTI drive shafts - self source and paid for
5.   GTI steering rack (I think I have one of these, will have to check) - Found one in my parts
6.   GTI Radiator and fan (I think I have a fan)
7.   Two front doors or caddy doors complete - Brad MK1 (paid for) 
8.   Dashboard with glove box - self sourced and paid for
9.   Heater box with cables and adjuster - Brad mk1 
10.   Steering wheel
11.    Headlights - smudger  These are just the main pieces to the puzzle, any other bits are welcome.

I am willing to travel to collect parts, but the closer  to Birmingham the better, I am normally at most shows so can collect from there and if failing all this, happy to pay postage.

FAQ:
Q1. Whos car is it?
A1. Technically its mine, as i will be the registered owner/keeper

Q2. Is this child / free labour?
A2. No, not at all. As everything will be explained to the youth(s) parents and as well as a contact of some sort, ….to be fair, im happy to cut the shell up and move on…..just trying to make a difference to someone life. Plus the youths that help will be taught skills for life, like welding, prep work, fitting brakes, bleeding them etc…nothing difficult.

Q3. What will happen to the car once its finished?
A3. Hoping for a Magazine feature (in talks already), go to a few shows, then sold. "Profit will be split including a donation to a charity"

Q4. What happens if the youths decide they don't want to continue with the project or fall out mid way?
A4. I will do my best to return any parts to their rightful owners and then probably offer the shell on here or cut it up.

Q5. Completion time?
A5. Going to be aiming at "sooner the better" (approx 4/5 months)

Any other questions please do not hesitate to ask me. I thank you for reading and keep your negative comments to yourself, i'm trying to do something positive.

Cheers
Bob

Sounds like a great idea - well done mate and good luck. Unfortunatley I don't have any of the bits you're after but wish you all the best with the project.
By the way, do you happen to have a stab proof vest…..kids of today !!

Great idea, sorry I don't have any of the parts that u r after but I will keep an eye on this thread to see if u need anything later on .

 

Good on ya Bobby - nice one

I could probably help with some bits but maybe not as soon as you need, but most of my car is being replaced with new. Radiator is one on the list I can do, although not until I can get access to take out so that will be a while, I'll keep you posted as and when I've got a collection of parts that I think you may be interested in

cheers lads, just trying to do my bit for the community. I had two lads turn up today, very keen. But i told them if i'm not able to get the bits, the car will be cut up. - p.s i actually do have a bullet proof vest lol …..

Il have a look in the garage and see what i can give you....

Great idea and credit to you for sorting this.

Will be keeping my eye to see how this goes.

Best of luck mate

Smudger

Nice one Bob.

I may be able to help with some bits for the interior. Mines a Cabby though. Dunno if any of bits are compatible?

Ian

I have not go any spare bits really nothing on your list, just standard bit I have kept incase a new owner down the line wants to put it back to standard.

tap up the auto jumble guys etc at the AGM  

Spoke to Bob on the phone about this,I really do think this is a great idea,I know you can't help all of the kids but if you can make a difference to a few then its a worth while project,I've known bob for a while now and I know he will give it 100% to help these kids!
Hopefully you can get the parts sorted mate,I'm sure people on here will help,
Shame you didn't do it when I was breaking mk1's though  
Good luck mate  

borednow said

Nice one Bob.

I may be able to help with some bits for the interior. Mines a Cabby though. Dunno if any of bits are compatible?

Ian

what interior bits can you spare mate? are you breaking a cab?

richyhill said

I have not go any spare bits really nothing on your list, just standard bit I have kept incase a new owner down the line wants to put it back to standard.

tap up the auto jumble guys etc at the AGM  

hoping to have the car completed by then

sphmk1 said

Spoke to Bob on the phone about this,I really do think this is a great idea,I know you can't help all of the kids but if you can make a difference to a few then its a worth while project,I've known bob for a while now and I know he will give it 100% to help these kids!
Hopefully you can get the parts sorted mate,I'm sure people on here will help,
Shame you didn't do it when I was breaking mk1's though  
Good luck mate  

thanks sean, when u were breaking the mk1s, you were sell me the bits for good money lol….

Right guys…………

Who going to be the first to donate me something?

added to list:

1. Two front door handles (key does not matter, as i can retumble) - borednow  
2. Horn - Swallowtail_uk -  Found one
3. Headlights - smudger  
4. standard bumper indicators
5. Rear number plate bulb holders
6. Bonnet Latch - Brad Mk1  
7. interior door pull surrounds
8. Steering wheel
9. Water pipes for gti engine
10. non MFA wiper stalks
11.black centre console
12. Leather gear gaiter

I have 1436 points to give away …..

Got a set of headlights mate in my collection in Yorkshire. PM me and we can sort something out

Smudger

smudger said

Got a set of headlights mate in my collection in Yorkshire. PM me and we can sort something out

Smudger

Pm'd   are you the first?

I can sort the door handles Bob.
PM me your address and I'll stick them in the post. 

I'll see what else is in the stores at the weekend. 

Ian.

borednow said

I can sort the door handles Bob.
PM me your address and I'll stick them in the post. 

I'll see what else is in the stores at the weekend. 

Ian.

Pm'd with thanks

Bob. I'll have a look down the garage. And as I mentioned when I get that box of mk1 parts i will let you have first pick

Gav

Gavinread said

Bob. I'll have a look down the garage. And as I mentioned when I get that box of mk1 parts i will let you have first pick

Gav

good lad!!