Golf mk1 1.1 '80 full restoration project (Loads of pictures!)

Dangerous44Dave said

This is an awesome thread! thanks for showing the detailed bits of welding - has helped me get my head around a lot of what I need to get done!  Keep up the good work

Did you buy the replacement metal for this bit or did you make it?  … if the later … how did you get the same shape?  I've been wondering how to get this section sorted.

Thank you!

We welded a straight piece of metal on the part we cut out of the sill (as you can see on the picture you quoted.

Then we welded a L shaped piece in place that we made from some sheet we got laying around. make sure to make this long enough so you can bend the side over so the rail of your sill looks the same all the way down the car.

After that's done, weld the floor panel you cut out, back in. (We cut it out so it's easier to weld and cut the rust out)
Finally clean up the welds and rail under the sill

I hope I made it a bit more clear, if not send me a pm  

Been a while since I posted some updates
School started again so we have less time to work on the Golf Today we decided to paint the transmission after watson suggested to paint it

Before, all taped up.


After


Also bolted new studs on the cilinderhead

Yesterday we remounted the oil pump and flywheel-side oil seal back onto the engine block. We replaced all oil seal's.
And resprayed the small metal brackets mounted onto the oil pump.



Once the oil pump was in place we mouted the timing belt sprocket and alternator pully.



We also gave the airdeflectors a look, they were beyond saving.


So we fabricated two out of a 1mm thick aluminum sheet, cut them out using metal sheers, gave them a quick sanding. Primer and satin black spraypaint to finish them of.


That's it for now. Hoping to finish the engine rebuild next week.
Hopefully we FINALLY get our freshly painted shell back! 

D_Martijn said

Been a while since I posted some updates
School started again so we have less time to work on the Golf Today we decided to paint the transmission after watson suggested to paint it

Before, all taped up.


After


Also bolted new studs on the cilinderhead

What paint did you use for the transmission?

BajaScout said

What paint did you use for the transmission?

We used Motip heat resistant paint in silver

Nice work Martijn. New air deflectors and painted gearbox looking good.

D_Martijn said

BajaScout said

What paint did you use for the transmission?

We used Motip heat resistant paint in silver

Thanks. Looks like Dupli Color is the U.S. product line. Need to do some cleaning first.

watson said

Nice work Martijn. New air deflectors and painted gearbox looking good.

Thanks got the idea from you haha
Still no news on the shell

BajaScout said

Thanks. Looks like Dupli Color is the U.S. product line. Need to do some cleaning first.

Indeed, we degreased ours and sandblasted it afterwards to get it fully cleaned

Sand blasting. Haven't tried that yet. I have a compressor so maybe I should find a used blasting cabinet.

BajaScout said

Sand blasting. Haven't tried that yet. I have a compressor so maybe I should find a used blasting cabinet.

Make sure you compressor had a big enough air output or you'll have to wait a lot + it'll get super hot

Today the shell is finally in primer. Some pictures of the shell










 

Again an update The inside is painted, color is Onyx Green (original color)
Now we patiently wait when they finish the outside..

Looking good!!!

AL_Mk1 said

Looking good!!!

Thank you!
Feels good to see it painted

Our painter promised we will have the shell back on Saturday so we got started with re-assembling the front struts.
We'll be busy the whole weekend




 

Ooo new stuff!! Looks good  

Hairyarse said

Ooo new stuff!! Looks good  

Thanks, all sandblasted and powder coated or painted + new seals and bushes!
I'm Martijn's brother by the way, also found my way to the mk1 forum!

Today we assembled the rear beam. Brakes were already done, just mounted the bushes and brake lines.





Also mounted a rear shock to see how it looked
 

this will be so mint by the time your finished, keep up the good work, cant wait to see it starting to come back together  

Rubbadubdub said

this will be so mint by the time your finished, keep up the good work, cant wait to see it starting to come back together  

Thank you!
We can't wait either haha