GTI Project #2

Smashing work mate. Amazing how much cack came off the seats. Now all the remains is for you to get out there and enjoy her

Thanks Smudge. Yes the colour of that water was minging. Im going down to Biggar with the car on Saturday for the Volksfling show so by the time ive been there and back I will probably change my oil for some decent stuff as I just put run of the mill stuff in to run the engine in. I was forced to use the golf as my daily driver this week as I blew the turbo on my Audi  

That looks totally awesome now! great work! what make of silver paint did you use on your engine? was it brush or in a aerosol can?

Macca that looks amazing! You must be chuffed indeed!

I just hope mine comes out at least close to yours, I'd be very happy  

WOW, she looks fantastic Macca, you've done her proud mate!!

sp8y said

That looks totally awesome now! great work! what make of silver paint did you use on your engine? was it brush or in a aerosol can?

Thanks for all the kind words folks its been a slog but it always puts a smile on my face when I go out to it.
I used spray paint for all my silver stuff in the engine.  Obviously heat resistant stuff for the exhaust manifold and the head and 5 wheels silver for the rest. All stuff that I got from the motor factor near my work. I will check the make for you tomorrow. 
As for the inlet manifold I just polished it with a wire brush and wire wheel on my drill. 

Andy Im sure you'll make an excellent job of yours.  Just stick at it and do one bit at a time.  

Took the golf down to Biggar on Saturday for volksfling and picked up a first place in the show and shine. 
Chuffed.

Congrats!  

Hey well done Macca - all that hard work is paying off already

Thanks folks. 
Andy, all the hard work paid off when I got to finally drive my car for the first time. 
This tops it off, im still grinning.
 

With you there on the driving first time, that's what it's all about

I think since you've had such a good time you should put some more pics up of your car  

  I never took any of my car at the show. Chris took some pictures at the show and has posted them on the volksfling thread in the Scottish region. 

Macca said

sp8y said

That looks totally awesome now! great work! what make of silver paint did you use on your engine? was it brush or in a aerosol can?

Thanks for all the kind words folks its been a slog but it always puts a smile on my face when I go out to it.
I used spray paint for all my silver stuff in the engine.  Obviously heat resistant stuff for the exhaust manifold and the head and 5 wheels silver for the rest. All stuff that I got from the motor factor near my work. I will check the make for you tomorrow. 
As for the inlet manifold I just polished it with a wire brush and wire wheel on my drill. 

Cheers  

I'll take a look there then Macca lol

Doing my car has definitely been worth it. Not only did I put another mk1 golf back on the road but I also gained 2 nights in an Aberdeen hotel for my wife and I courtesy of specialist cars vw. 

Saw this car in the flesh this evening and I have to say it was absolutely stunning. The pictures dont do the mars red justice. She is a credit to macca.

It was good to meet you and thanks for the loan of the spit. I will use your mk1 as inspiration to get my ass in gear.

Grieg

I hadn't seen your build thread

Quality work mate, I didn't realise it needed that much doing to it, so its an even better car IMO now !!!

Chris

Thought that I'd revive my thread and post some up to date pics.

Look forward to seeing them Macca, welcome back bud!!