Monkey's 1981 Golf GTi 1.6 project - rust is lighter than carbon fibre
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X plate campaign edition Golf?
Grindy grindy, also drilling spot welds out

Taking weight reduction rather far…

1x rusty arch tub removed!


Tinted the rear lights while they were out too


Designed a manifold for the inevitable 16VT conversion too!



1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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Some repairs to the inner sill and floor



Repaired some crash damage, all zinc primed.

Outer sill tacked on

Getting there, but i've taken a break from it for a few weeks to focus on my new mk1 (some of you may recognise it), as a result the garage is rather full now!
Next up is to finish off the outer sill, seam seal everything, primer, then stone chip and paint the underside and arch tub so I can fit my new painted tank and rear beam back in!

1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Erm…. the patern is upside down??Nosmonkey said
Also retrimmed my Recaros, 10 points to whoever spots the mistake?

Is it actually that the recaro badge is missing?
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If I find some Recaro badges i'll whack them on, but not too fussed about them tbh.

1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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Also Very impressive with the way the leather side bolsters have been restored

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Can I ask you to post or PM me some details about the leather repair products you used, please?
I have a leather sofa that needs some treatment, but I'm not sure what I am supposed to be looking for!?!?
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AL_Mk1 said
Catching up on some old project threads - this looks like it has come a long way. Keep it up!
Can I ask you to post or PM me some details about the leather repair products you used, please?
I have a leather sofa that needs some treatment, but I'm not sure what I am supposed to be looking for!?!?
AL.
Gave the seats 3 coats of hide feed to soften them up. Gold saddle soap i believe it was called about £6.50 for a tub.
I then used acetone and isopropyl alcohol to wipe down the seats, and used furniture clinic leather filler for the deep cracks, multiple coats were needed. Then sanded where required, and painted with furniture clinic black leather paint and satin sealant.

1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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Zinc primed, seam sealed, primed, then undersealed.

Arch tub stonechip painted and over painted

Tank and beam back in

Same up front


Rear coilovers, refurbished accumulator and fuel lines back on

Picked up a stainless steel exhaust for her, next on the list is get the sandblaster set up and blast my brake cylinder backing plates and redo all the rear brakes, then move onto the bodywork. Also fitted some Goodridge braided hoses.

1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
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There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!

Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
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Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Also gave the garage a quick clean and moved my welders and toolbox to the front as it's a lot easier to get at things.


1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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The mastic is amazing stuff. Goes on and looks like a normal primer, but you''ll do well to gouge it off with a screwdriver, it really is incredible stuff and is waterproof too.
Steering rack has been rebuilt and refitted. Current stage is now priming and blocking the rear wings














1973 BMW 3.0CS "Helga"
1981 VW Golf GTi "Agolf"
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
1987 BMW M535i - 'Klaus'
Instagram: @ahmet_e9
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