Mellow Yellow 3.2ltr 24v Conversion

RichG60 said

G60RGE said

did you get the rain tray out in one piece?

i was impatient and cut it out in 3…

but after a few years realising if i ever got stopped by the coppers they would probably take the car off me i just bought a complete front end and I'm going to weld my vin onto it and then re install the rain tray    i may even re open the heater box hole dont get me wrong it looks great but its slightly worrying as the car needs to be identifiable by a number that forms part of the chassis in the original location

Hi George,

Yep got the raintray out in one piece, have photographic evidence and can be welded back no worries I was thinking of welding the VIN at the back of the heater fan hole to protect it from the elements but worried it may get covered by paint  or even arrange for the strut towers to be stamped officially.

I will have the riveted plate in stock location.

I always planned to keep my Golf for the long term and as I said it's only a 1.1 shell. I'm handy with a welder and spray gun so nothing is impossible to return to stock.

i welded a stainless steel plate on the strut tower with my chassis number from under the arch so no welding shows, looks good but engraving into it like a series 1 would be the best way for you if possible

good work so far, interested to see your remote servo install as i miss that too lol

might try this outhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401223257009?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Managed to sort out the heater hole this afternoon


Saved the cut-out in case I change my mind 
Copied the cutout but seems the mild steel I have was considerably thicker.


Tacked in to position


All welded up and ground back  

Next bit to do is the remaining 15 holes in the bulk head 

You know when you start something you wish you hadn't well Got the first 2 holes welded up, the big loom holes.


Plenty of this Removed all the tabs as well, never realised there were little indents where the tabs were attached.


I removed the brake bar / pedal / steering column reinforcement bracket as A it has been removed and re welded at some point and the welds were nasty plus I plan to make a superior bracket out of stainless.

Also means I can access the area behind it better when the bodywork starts 
Looking to finish the bulkhead by next weekend so the bodywork can start  

Great work mate

I've done the removal of the clips and welded up the holes in the bulkhead too, although I'm keeping the heater and raintray.

Like you say amazing how many holes there are, have you found the seam sealed in bungs yet? They're fun, just when you think you've nearly finished another one pops up!  

What you doing with speedo cable? Have you figure out where and what your doing with the wiring yet?

I'm trying to figure out the route for the main feed to the starter.   

borednow said

I've done the removal of the clips and welded up the holes in the bulkhead too, although I'm keeping the heater and raintray.

Like you say amazing how many holes there are, have you found the seam sealed in bungs yet? They're fun, just when you think you've nearly finished another one pops up!  

What you doing with speedo cable? Have you figure out where and what your doing with the wiring yet?

I'm trying to figure out the route for the main feed to the starter.   

Do you mean the bungs on the inner wings? Yep found a few there.

 I don't think there is anyway to avoid the odometer cable. It comes out through a section of the dash that is really tight and the cluster backs right on to it, any tight angles in that cable and the needle jumps round like a rabbit.

 I think the compromise is that cable will have to be visible along with the brake servo vacuum feed unless someone else has any suggestions?

Going to run the loom through the inner arch at the top and pop through where the back of the main beam is. Im going to drastically slim down the loom and not going for a crazy show look. It needs to stay practical as it will be used

Oh I'm on Rubjonnys list of looms to be done but I know he is a very busy man. I may even attempt it my self. What could possibly go wrong 😁

scottyr1 said

Great work mate

Cheers bud, have tomorrow off and thought I was busy but looks like I can get some more welding done 😃

Has anyone looked into gps speedos?

pazwaa said

Has anyone looked into gps speedos?

No mile counter though

I could just run Audi clocks but want the stock cluster and speedo working.

pazwaa said

Has anyone looked into gps speedos?

i have a road angel that works well

I've been looking at them, a bit concerned with loosing signal though, although a head up display type one with the unit hidden in the top of the dash seems interesting.

VDO do a GPS sender that can be used to connect to the clocks so they work as normal. It's around $200 though and I've only found it in the states! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371302536712?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Depends how clean a bay is wanted!

Well made a good start on the welding but boy did I underestimate how many holes there are.

Cut outs!


Managed to complete one half and will do the other tomorrow.


New toys Front reinforcement bar from Funkstar which I will get powder coated.


SAI delete plates from the states
 

That reinforcing bar looks very interesting  

Matt

Cheers Matt, eurowise do one with the stage 2 r32 conversion but I only got the stage one kit.

Thought it can't do any harm making it more rigid.

 Just got to the other side of the bay now. Will get some pics up later.

Got the welding done finally well I say that but then realised I could do with removing a few holes on the front panel top and then there is the radiator mount, DBW throttle and remote servo brackets to sort out.

Looking clean that!

36thCrazyFist said

Looking clean that!

Cheers chap, really doesn't look like much at the moment but once its sanded down should start to look better  

Very nice looking welds  

Matt

pazwaa said

Very nice looking welds  

Matt

You get lots of practice welding over 20 holes