mk1 golf build ( pics up)

hi guys first post on here of my partners mk1 ive just started, 5hrs work done today what you think stripped enough??!!

all windows and windscreen out had good day.

looks like youve been very busy ,be finished in a couple of weeks by the look of it  

keeping standard ???

from what i can see i looks like a good solid shell.
What plans do you have for it?

while its like that i REALLY reccomend taking all the tar sealant off the floor, it will come of if u use a really stiff cup on a grinder, or a heat gun and a scraper, its all preference

i didnt do this and had to go back and do it once the car was assembled as i found some rust lurking, it will be well hidden, i also reccomend that you respray the inside and the bay urself to save some money,

also decide EXACTLY what you want to do with the car, price it all up and order it in one go if you can, saves SO much money postage really adds up, buying aerosols from place like halfords at doubel the cost will add up too…

May also be an idea to collect every nut and bolt and go to a fixings shop and replace the whole lot in one go, wont cust much, real cheap worthwile thing to do

And most importantly, good luck, i know how hard a project is, stay in there, it will be worth it…

G60 or 16 Valve    will enjoy following this thread

the aim for the car - complete rebuild sprayed inside and out,underneath stripped down to shell all sealant/sound deading removed,all axles,control arms,hubs etc….shot blasted in house then sent for powder coating.
the bay - will be decluttered of everything swash/battery/brake mcylinder/servo,smoothed out and scuttle panel removed.
engine - everyone is going 1.8t,g60,2.016v so im going to keep it as the wolfsburg decided 1.1 4speed fully rebuilt(vw parts manager partners cousin ) with all new bushes/joints and im going to use in line byass valves for brakes,
interior - porsche seats,carbon fibre dash,new carpets roof lining,
outside - carbon bumpers,front spoiler,secret paint colour!!! extended arches.
wheel - ummm secret
rust- the shell is straightist ive seen for a while slight patch on n/s arch o/s rear window and front panel about 2p sized. thanks for your comments i'l post next developments,
but as you guys have projects/work wanted doing my buisness comes first.

before i stripped it sunday :wink:

There's a reason why people recommend and engine swap, if you have a 1.1 as standard!!!!!

projectgolf said

 i also reccomend that you respray the inside and the bay urself to save some money,

also decide EXACTLY what you want to do with the car, price it all up and order it in one go if you can, saves SO much money postage really adds up, buying aerosols from place like halfords at doubel the cost will add up too…

May also be an idea to collect every nut and bolt and go to a fixings shop and replace the whole lot in one go, wont cust much, real cheap worthwile thing to do

And most importantly, good luck, i know how hard a project is, stay in there, it will be worth it…

think they are trade projectgolf so all above should be sorted.

hi volkswarren yes am in the trade just started buisness up on my own,thanks for all your comments, what engine then you lot something different not 1.8t,vr6 the usual??

VR6 isn't exactly 'the usual'. I am guessing its a client's car, surely they'd want to choose which kind of engine? How much power are you looking for and is it for road use, drag racing, trackdays or a race series?

the new 1.4 gt sounds like an interesting engine, turbo and supercharged i belive 8O

Its pants, isn't it? Really boring to drive, they've simply done it for economy reasons?

no the mk1 is for the misses thought i better start it as i was getting nagged she had nothing to drive to shows,i just wnt to build something for her that   gets the "thats different wasn't expecting that" hope to add more pics tomorow nite of engine bay stripping

paul_c said

Its pants, isn't it? Really boring to drive, they've simply done it for economy reasons?

0-62 mph in 7.9 168 bhp and 177 lb t with the constant delivery of power similar to a high power tdi, sounds like it would be loads of fun in a mk1 shell. still cheap car tax too! win win some may say!

1.9TDI with loads of power?

volkswarren said

paul_c said

Its pants, isn't it? Really boring to drive, they've simply done it for economy reasons?

0-62 mph in 7.9 168 bhp and 177 lb t with the constant delivery of power similar to a high power tdi, sounds like it would be loads of fun in a mk1 shell. still cheap car tax too! win win some may say!

I don't know, all I can base it on is Jeremy Clarkson reviewed it and gave it 1 star out of 5. Of course, that was in a (heavy) mk5 Golf. So maybe it would be better in a light car. He just described it as a very dull car.

paul_c said

I don't know, all I can base it on is Jeremy Clarkson reviewed it and gave it 1 star out of 5. Of course, that was in a (heavy) mk5 Golf. So maybe it would be better in a light car. He just described it as a very dull car.

the mkv as a whole didn't go down well with J C performance wise, we have a mkv gti dsg and it is an amazing car power delivery far better and faster than our 248 bhp mkiv. and it's only got 4k on the clock at present. that to would be a top mk1 engine convertion.

i may have a lok at that then see if stand alone has been designed for it to limit wiring, anyway bay smoothing will start 2mro. :wink:

heres some pics of the amazing 1.1.cc ive decided that the carbs are coming out only twin 40's but it will spice it up abit and give a nise note,


im staring the engine bay smoothing 2mro night and aiming to make my first set of templates for the inner wings,