my mk1 build up thread.

Hi,It is not illegal to drive a car with no bumpers as long as there are no sharp edges,2 Mot's and no Police hassle in two years

its a shame my front pannel isnt in good condition

i need to get a new1 first

cheers

lex

lookie what i found


can i put it in  the boolt instead? legaly?

lex

hi mate same as me keep finding rot but as for the filler neck in the boot its legal as ive had 2 vauxhall novas with the filler neck in the boot and passed mot's

im just finding more and more work lol

its depressing.

might give up and pay some1 to do it all lol

lex

know what you mean mate i got someone to do my welding and im doing 70% of the resto myself with a little help from a few friends. Take a look at my resto thred as i was thinking about giving up and im very pleased how my projects getting on now

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22160

Just remember dont give up as it will be well worth it when it's finished :wink:

its coming alone well mate

what are your plans for it?

lex

More and more rust. I know the feeling well.  I intended to stick with my first project but a cross between the rust and the garage that I couldnt swing a cat in saw me give up on the old girl and go and buy a good shell.

Stick with it mate. You can buy a filler neck repair panel to repair that last bout of tinworm.

 

Don't forget to inspect the fuel tank for rust, and if in doubt flush it through before you fire it up again.

Also it'll be worth replacing the fuel filter as it may be clogged already with rust from the filler neck.

HTH

Rich

been awhile and still not done much.
i have a new inner front wing pannel and the fuel cap part to wack on when i have time but for now i have just finnished the welding underneth but to do so i have to lift the car.

abit scary


all the welding underneth is done and painted so i got to putting the new carpet in an the seats and i just need a electrican to wire up the dash and get it all working.

but i do love it from behind with the fat tyres and no bumper
i am even liking the color now

love the log mate, classic

its what i call being safe when welding under the car lol.

what is the most commom problem for the mk1 gearboxs becuase its hard to tell what gear your in on mine and feels abit odd.

cheers

lex

Could just be you need a linkage bush repair kit and link rods? Only a few pounds to sort :wink:

where can i buy one of those kits?
would be nice to get it sorted

cheers

lex

GSF do them for about a fiver. They also do all the shift rods.

https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop