brad mole's mk1 golf project

very nice, where did you get that vw badge from? the one you bought? looks nice

comin on well sir

stroutsy said

very nice, where did you get that vw badge from? the one you bought? looks nice

do you mean the one on the grill? if so it came with the grille, i just polished it up so it looks nice and shiny again

that looks super AWESOME!!!
i wish i had time on hands to do stuff like that.  :redfaced:

erm it kinda looks like its got a green tint in it. its the volkwagen badge.

stroutsy said

erm it kinda looks like its got a green tint in it. its the volkwagen badge.

ahh i see the one you mean, i bought it from big boys toys, to be honest i would not reccomend buying it, it cost about £5 and it made of plastic with a chrome coating which when i recieved it had been chipped away and the whole badge is warped so i doubt it will stick on without wanting to peel itself off

ahh :/ that sucks then. ill take a peak anyway, cheers bud

i got those engine mounts cleaned up and painted satin black


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

got myself a top fill radiator and sold the expansion tank i bought a while ago


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

some 'p' clips which i might use for holding the wiring loom cables


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

new trim and grill clips


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

pedal covers, boot rubber bungs, oil dip stick piece, fuel filler cap surround


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exhaust rubbers, radiator brackets and rubbers, door hinge pins and curtesy light sensor surrounds


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grant steering wheel boss and top mount caps


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i forgot to add the bodyshop progress pics the other day, heres how it was looking when i went down to see it (doesnt look much from the pics)


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

just wanted to show off the pics more than anything as its been a while since ishowed any new pics of the car

sold the crystal headlights a while ago so decided to refurb the hellas


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picked up some new seats too, some escort rs turbo recaros. im sooo happy with them they are just what i wanted, and have a pattern i dont think ive seen before, fits well with the age of the car i think, i just need to attatch them to some mk1 runners


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brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

one rather messy garage


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and this is what i need to start on next, wish me luck


brad moles mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

got myself a headlight wiring loom upgrade kit


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front and rear disks, pads and bearings


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some lovely illumious green doors, awful colour but no rot on them


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the bay is getting there, not going for a completely smooth and tidy look, just neatening up some things


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arches stonechipped


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floor painted, got it painted with some special rust treating paint, the rest of te car will be a different colour though but thats getting kept quiet til its done


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and i decided to trial fit the wheels to see what the offset is going to be like, and it seems like they are going to be pretty much spot on, but seen as i wont be able to get any stretch i may have a few issues, but im sure i will deal with it somehow


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

those are some sexy seats! and i've no idea what you're on about with that garage being a mess i can see way too much floor.

i thought id make this little picture to keep me motivated to get it done in time for VW fest, think it will happen?


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Really looking good mate. Cant wait to see this motor in the flesh

fairplay mate just read this from start to finish, ur refurbing is bloody good cant wait to see wat else ur doin keep us updated

nice collection of bit u have there mate I cant wait to see it all come together  8)

small update

got some chrome trim goodness, dash surround, vents and window winders, give them a clean and a bit of back to black


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got hold of another set of standard tail lights to tint red


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rather pleased with them


mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr

also bought a service booklet


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mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr

the old wiper mechanism, which i cleaned up and painted, i will be replacing the motor with a mk2/3 one


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wiper mechanism after paint, along with some other bits i painted satin black, also managed to get the rear lock working, it was seized up so i took it apart and cleaned it up and its working again.


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still havent started on this engine block, i really cant be bothered with it

a few quick updates

i bought some new genuine indicators and lenses, and a genuine accelerator pedal cover


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

refurbed the alternator, before


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and after, although its not tightened up as i lost the little bit that holds it in line so i need to source one of them before its put back together


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refurbed the brake servo, before


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr


mk1 golf progress by bradmole, on Flickr

oh and a crappy phoen snap of whats going on in the bodyshop


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wont have any updates for a week or two as im going down to london for a week, so i will get cracking when i get back, and hopefulyl have a painted shell to show y'al.

looking good. cant wait to see it with some fresh paint on  8)

finally recieved my new headlining and adhesive spray to fit it.


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and got some underfloor sound deadning which i must say looks great quality


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give the steering rack a quick lick of paint (need to replace the boots etc still)


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mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr

oh and the most important thing, a teaser pic for those that havent seen the car painted  8)


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more pics will be up of the car tommorow or later today

pictures as promised


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brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr


brad moles mk1 golf by bradmole, on Flickr

34 days to get it finished, who wants to place their bets?