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Title: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 11:37
Righty here we go after breaking and scrapping my MK3 for being a rust box and deciding the money required to repair it couldnt be justified i was on the look out for another MK2 but got abit side tracked lol.
After a classified on edition i found this about 30 minutes up the A5

Its a MK1 Golf GTI 1982, Done just over 200K and has most old MOT'S and a few other bits of paper work and a fair few spares included.
This is how she looked when i went to see her, been stood inside for 4 years i believe

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/photo-1.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/photo2.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/photo1.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0866.jpg)

After first inspection as expected good and bad lol the front panel seems solid and original (factory barcode still on there) engine bay area again seems solid which is a bonus but then the passenger sill has been replaced....cant coment on quality of work as its covered in primer and filler so need to strip that back but most likely be cut off and new replacement panel (included with car) put on. but driver side inner and outter sill pretty fubar

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0860.jpg)

few more holes in floor

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0861.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0862.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0864.jpg)

Nice bodge with some silicone and fibre glass, Pure class used on that repair!  :grin:

And this is what happened when i was stripping her down....bit of rust lol  :huh:

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0855.jpg)

Spare wheel well is solid which is always a bonus, other area that needs attention is scuttle

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0865.jpg)

Not too bad, may be able to repair instead of replacing hole panel unless i can get a new genuine panel.

So i started stripping her down to see what horrors she holds and get her ready for repairs and it would appear its had a new rear panel at some point (not the greatest job) and also had new sills and outer arches welded in

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0863.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0857.jpg)

Which is unbelievable really that someone has spent money doing that and now its in this state.
At end of play yesterday this is how she stood

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0867.jpg)

Was hoping to get out there today to get the looms and rest of windows and bits and bobs removed but weather has stopped me so have to wait till next week now  :sad:

Plans for near future are to get her all stripped down and as soon as i knock my wall down at the side of my house and put some gates in she'll be in the back garden under a gazebo so can work rain or shine.

Wont be a quick progress project as time and money wont allow but think it will be worth it in the end,
Any comments, criticism watever you want to say is welcomed.

Also would people recomend removing the sound deadening/tar stuff off floor or try and leave as much there as possible and work around it?
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 04 March 2012, 11:45
Got your work cut of for you on this project!!!  :shocked:

Keep up the good work and keep posting pic's...

Fancy a MK1 my self so will follow with interest!! :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: richw911 on 04 March 2012, 11:52
Great project  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 04 March 2012, 12:29
Certainly got your work cut out on this anyway. Looking forward to seeing things happen to it. You gonna restore it to its original condition or do you have other plans for it?
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: travisreeve on 04 March 2012, 12:55
Another mk1  :grin:... Il be watching this

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 12:56
Yeeeeah!.. Another one...


You are a brave man taking this on and I take my hat off to you for restoring a car that most would scrap... Need to keep these old girls on the road.

Seriously though that has some nasty rot in places that I have never seen on a mk1.  That rear panel repair is pretty cr@p.. Will definitely be following this.  :cool:  :cool:

If you get stuck with anything, give me a shout.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 15:52
Certainly got your work cut out on this anyway. Looking forward to seeing things happen to it. You gonna restore it to its original condition or do you have other plans for it?

Yep shes been abit unloved by looks of it lol, yeah im hoping to get it back to complete OEM inc the 1600 engine, just the obvious want some nice wheels and coilovers. Also hoping to do some work on the engine just see iff i can get a few more horses on top of the 110 from factory. Possibly go for bigger brakes up front and rear disc conversion as i still have a set off MK4 rear calipers i bought for the MK3.

Yeeeeah!.. Another one...


You are a brave man taking this on and I take my hat off to you for restoring a car that most would scrap... Need to keep these old girls on the road.

Seriously though that has some nasty rot in places that I have never seen on a mk1.  That rear panel repair is pretty cr@p.. Will definitely be following this.  :cool:  :cool:

If you get stuck with anything, give me a shout.

Lol i must admit the whole in the floor by the drivers side seatbelt anchor is abit odd and is the only area im worried about getting a repair panel for as luckily theres alot of panels available for these old slags. The rear panel is pretty shocking, from the back it looks all bent etc but think its from poor fitment, its coming off neway and gunna try and sorce a genuine panel.
I appreciate the offer of a helping hand as you never know when u may need a chuck, cheers.

On a slightly possitive note after looking at the picture of the drivers sill earlier and a quick run outside thankfully (in my head) they have just put a sill over the original hence y its rotted out but wen i remove it i should have some metal to work with and be able to use as little as the repair panel as possible.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 04 March 2012, 16:11

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0860.jpg)


Is that one sill welded on top of another?
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 17:55
Yeah it is lol, i only had a quick feel earlia but on that pick it almost looks as thought theres 3 if you see what i mean? crazyness really im actually looking forward to attacking it with a knotted wheel to remove the paint and see whats lurking behind  :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: DanChave on 04 March 2012, 18:18
I will definitely be watching this! I love mk1's and this one definitely needs some love!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Andy-H on 04 March 2012, 18:35
 :shocked: :shocked:

Fair play to you for attacking such a project. Good luck with it all :afro:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 04 March 2012, 18:42
Yeah it is lol, i only had a quick feel earlia but on that pick it almost looks as thought theres 3 if you see what i mean? crazyness really im actually looking forward to attacking it with a knotted wheel to remove the paint and see whats lurking behind  :laugh:

Yeah see what you mean, take it that last layer is filler. I hate thet sort of thing, seen it loads over the years. Some people don't get that rust is like a cancer and need to be fully removed or it will never go away. Do you think you will need to brace the car up before chopping out the rot or is it not that bad?


Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 20:02
I will definitely be watching this! I love mk1's and this one definitely needs some love!

It deffinately needs some TLC lol its a long term project neways so dont mind.

Quote from: Andy-H link=topic=224074.Imsg2066638#msg2066638 date=1330886146
:shocked: :shocked:

Fair play to you for attacking such a project. Good luck with it all :afro:


Cheers man i think ill need luck with this one lol!

Yeah it is lol, i only had a quick feel earlia but on that pick it almost looks as thought theres 3 if you see what i mean? crazyness really im actually looking forward to attacking it with a knotted wheel to remove the paint and see whats lurking behind  :laugh:

Yeah see what you mean, take it that last layer is filler. I hate thet sort of thing, seen it loads over the years. Some people don't get that rust is like a cancer and need to be fully removed or it will never go away. Do you think you will need to brace the car up before chopping out the rot or is it not that bad?




I know man its rediculous you would not believe how much silicone and fibre glass i have found and in some of the most rediculous places, i mean what do people expect it to do cure the rust? Lol. I want to cut all of it out and gunna try and sorce genuine panels for quality and fit, obviously im not gunna get them all but can try. If you look at the pic theres 2 really tight together which is wat i pulled apart earlia and you can see the old red paint underneath, and then theres the third bit floating around but god knows what that is?!?! Have to wait and see i guess lol.
I think ill brace the door up anyway cus i havent got a great deal of confidence in the strengh that side at the mo.  :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 20:11
Just clocked that you're only about 45 minutes up the M6 from me.  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 20:39
Just clocked that you're only about 45 minutes up the M6 from me.  :cool:

Were you from then bud?
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 20:40
Just clocked that you're only about 45 minutes up the M6 from me.  :cool:

Were you from then bud?

Between Rugby and Leicester.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2012, 21:13
Respect to you for taking on a project like this :afro: good luck with it.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 04 March 2012, 21:41
Just clocked that you're only about 45 minutes up the M6 from me.  :cool:

Were you from then bud?

Between Rugby and Leicester.

Not too far then really, i know who to give a shot out to now then lol.

Respect to you for taking on a project like this :afro: good luck with it.

Cheers man MK1's are worth saving alot more than MK3's in my mind neways.  :smiley:

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 21:45
I usually get tapped up for electrical questions or parts sourcing... If you ever get stuck with anything, gimme a shout.  :wink:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: lemski on 04 March 2012, 22:37
good effort. will be watching this one as its always nice to see a mk1 being restored
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 05 March 2012, 00:14

Cheers man MK1's are worth saving alot more than MK3's in my mind neways.  :smiley:



Anything is better than saving a MK3.....  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Mr Blue on 05 March 2012, 00:18
damn thats rotten but ive seen worse been restored.

mk3's. I only buy mk3's to scrap them.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 05 March 2012, 00:21
damn thats rotten but ive seen worse been restored.

mk3's. I only buy mk3's to scrap them.

I don't even see the point of that.... What parts would you really want to fit to a classic like a mk1 or a mk2 from a crappy mk3???

Front Top mounts???
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: DubFan on 05 March 2012, 04:31
damn thats rotten but ive seen worse been restored.

mk3's. I only buy mk3's to scrap them.

I don't even see the point of that.... What parts would you really want to fit to a classic like a mk1 or a mk2 from a crappy mk3???

Front Top mounts???
Engine, gearbox, brake setup from GTI/16v/VR6 perhaps?

Good on you for rescuing a MK1. Brave man.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 05 March 2012, 08:34
damn thats rotten but ive seen worse been restored.

mk3's. I only buy mk3's to scrap them.

I don't even see the point of that.... What parts would you really want to fit to a classic like a mk1 or a mk2 from a crappy mk3???

Front Top mounts???
Engine, gearbox, brake setup from GTI/16v/VR6 perhaps?

Good on you for rescuing a MK1. Brave man.

There are some good parts lol.....5 stud set up, wide track, brakes and the good old ABF and VR6 lol.

I dont think im that brave hehe, some of the restorations iv seen on the MK1 owners club are unbelievable in what work needs doing. Im just naive and wear rose tinted specs and nothing can halm me in my cloud of ignorance  :grin:

Should be (fingers crossed) be getting a welder in April so just need to finish getting her stripped and should be able to start mending the old girl.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: ben gttdi on 05 March 2012, 09:29
your a brave brave man, iv restored some car in bad condition in my time but sh!t thats bad you got alot of work n money to be spent there mate....ima have to follow this so make sure u keep it updated ;) good luck
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 05 March 2012, 10:19
your a brave brave man, iv restored some car in bad condition in my time but sh!t thats bad you got alot of work n money to be spent there mate....ima have to follow this so make sure u keep it updated ;) good luck

Lol she has seen better days, updates will be abit on the slow side as its a long term project keep me busy, just gotta sorce some of the repair panels first, thank god for VW classic parts!  :nerd:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 March 2012, 10:29
your a brave brave man, iv restored some car in bad condition in my time but sh!t thats bad you got alot of work n money to be spent there mate....ima have to follow this so make sure u keep it updated ;) good luck

Lol she has seen better days, updates will be abit on the slow side as its a long term project keep me busy, just gotta sorce some of the repair panels first, thank god for VW classic parts!  :nerd:

Not long after I started mine, I made a list on my project and dub rides threads of everything it needed. (it seemed like a never ending list at one point as you always end up finding that you need more stuff each time you do something to the car  :grin:) Might be worth you doing the same...  At times others maybe able to point you in the right direction if you struggle to find certain things and it's also just good reference for yourself.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: apie2004 on 05 March 2012, 11:10
damn thats rotten but ive seen worse been restored.

mk3's. I only buy mk3's to scrap them.

I don't even see the point of that.... What parts would you really want to fit to a classic like a mk1 or a mk2 from a crappy mk3???

Front Top mounts???
Engine, gearbox, brake setup from GTI/16v/VR6 perhaps?

Good on you for rescuing a MK1. Brave man.

Number 99 relay :D
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 05 March 2012, 11:22
This should be very interesting! :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 05 March 2012, 12:12
your a brave brave man, iv restored some car in bad condition in my time but sh!t thats bad you got alot of work n money to be spent there mate....ima have to follow this so make sure u keep it updated ;) good luck

Lol she has seen better days, updates will be abit on the slow side as its a long term project keep me busy, just gotta sorce some of the repair panels first, thank god for VW classic parts!  :nerd:

Not long after I started mine, I made a list on my project and dub rides threads of everything it needed. (it seemed like a never ending list at one point as you always end up finding that you need more stuff each time you do something to the car  :grin:) Might be worth you doing the same...  At times others maybe able to point you in the right direction if you struggle to find certain things and it's also just good reference for yourself.

Thats not a bad shout, i think once its completely stripped i should have an idea what im gunna need but it'll be one of themwont it as u say constantly adding to it and not taking much off lol!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 March 2012, 12:17
^^^ Yep, my list is out of date and the moment and needed less panels than yours but even HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.msg1675703#msg1675703) it was getting quite big.  I still need to add more to it and cross off all the stuff that's been done.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 05 March 2012, 20:52
Just had a look at your thread, your golf was in pretty good condition body wise lol, i cant believe the amount of wiring behind ur dash it must have been buldging! Im happy to say iv only found 2 wires snipped off on my interior loom so far but lighting loom has had all headlight connectors chopped! Need to source a new 1.

Last thing on my mind at the minute!  :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 March 2012, 21:21
Just had a look at your thread, your golf was in pretty good condition body wise lol, i cant believe the amount of wiring behind ur dash it must have been buldging! Im happy to say iv only found 2 wires snipped off on my interior loom so far but lighting loom has had all headlight connectors chopped! Need to source a new 1.

Last thing on my mind at the minute!  :laugh:

It was immaculate!  :cry:

Can help you find a new loom when the time comes.  :wink:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 05 March 2012, 21:36
Yeah that would be cool, id appreciate that.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: travisreeve on 06 March 2012, 18:00
Wiring.. A walk in the park   :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 06 March 2012, 20:17
Lol its got to be said theres naff all in MK1 golfs is there at all and wiring is pretty basic, should be ok as mines only 1600 so no mfa or anything so wont be too bad.  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 March 2012, 09:47
Lol its got to be said theres naff all in MK1 golfs is there at all and wiring is pretty basic, should be ok as mines only 1600 so no mfa or anything so wont be too bad.  :cool:

Don't speak too soon.  :grin:  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 07 March 2012, 10:19
Lol its got to be said theres naff all in MK1 golfs is there at all and wiring is pretty basic, should be ok as mines only 1600 so no mfa or anything so wont be too bad.  :cool:

Don't speak too soon.  :grin:  :lipsrsealed:

Lol im an eletrician so hopefully be ok, just gotta make sure i write down what came from where, althought im not really sure what worked and what didnt before as i only drove it on and off the drive once so could be fun hehe. Had abit of a reality check yesterday, MK1 parts are deffinately harder to get than MK2 parts. Have to make sure i break as little as possible when i remove it!
Hoping to finish stripping it the weekend and possibly remove the sound deadening from the footwells, lovely jobby.  :cry:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 March 2012, 10:26
Lol its got to be said theres naff all in MK1 golfs is there at all and wiring is pretty basic, should be ok as mines only 1600 so no mfa or anything so wont be too bad.  :cool:

Don't speak too soon.  :grin:  :lipsrsealed:

Lol im an eletrician so hopefully be ok, just gotta make sure i write down what came from where, althought im not really sure what worked and what didnt before as i only drove it on and off the drive once so could be fun hehe. Had abit of a reality check yesterday, MK1 parts are deffinately harder to get than MK2 parts. Have to make sure i break as little as possible when i remove it!
Hoping to finish stripping it the weekend and possibly remove the sound deadening from the footwells, lovely jobby.  :cry:

Sadly mine was fooked and had to start from scratch which made finding what went to where a little bit of a pain in the ass.  Still got a couple of unknowns going on behind the fusebox.

Yes, part finding can be a biatch.  There are still some good deals still to be had on perishables.   Brakes, bearings and the like.

Once you start making a list of what you need, post it up.  :wink:

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 10 March 2012, 23:26
Right bit of an update, nothing overly exciting but just carried on stripping and sniffing out the horrid rot so as it stands now it pretty much stripped interior wise and all windows and hatch removed

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0871.jpg)

removed all the wiring and fusebox from the inside of the car, except the interior loom which i can't pull out as i cant unplug the connector from the fuel pump yet as its still on the car lol no biggy everything else is gone

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0876.jpg)

took boot and rear lights out and also removed the vinyl from A & C pillars, was going to remove roof liner but then i discovered at some stage a little mouse had moved in, shreaded the sound deadener in the roof and bought some seeds with him HA! :grin:

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0875.jpg)

Also had a little chew on interior light cable

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0879.jpg)

Sorry some of the pics are cack i was in a rush, So iv left the front seats in as im running out of room in my man shed lol but took the wings off and fitted them im so i could get a better look at the inner arches and was fairly pleased  :nerd:

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0881.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0880.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0882.jpg)

Bit of a poke shows nice primer behind the underseal and waxoil, Yayy  :laugh:
Boot has shown up a couple of minor areas that will need welding, nothing shocking though

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0873.jpg)

That fixing point is shot and will need cutting out and new metal welded in

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0877.jpg)

This ones better no rust just abit grotty but a lovely little whole on the right hand side!
Had abit of a poke at the seam sealer around the poorly fitted rear panel and werent the best  :undecided:
Doesnt look as thought the person who did the work knew what primer was for its just rotted behind it but must have bought a job lot of silicone from B&Q cus i sh!t you not theres that much silicone in random places on this car lol!

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0874.jpg)

Just a random shot i took, Pigeon sh!te welding on passenger sill

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0885.jpg)

Had some luck finding part numbers and finding some panels im going to need for the repairs on VW classic parts. Only problem is affording it now but welder should be here for early/mid april just had to get some practice in down the shed before unleashing myself on the beast.

Plan for next week is to "attempt" to remove the sound deadening from the floors to make the repairs needed, anyone have any tips?
Ill see how it goes lol.

Sorry for boreing you folks.
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: DanChave on 11 March 2012, 13:50
Good work so far mate! I reckon a hot air gun and a scraper should do the job :) maybe some degreaser and some rags, maybe thinners if needed to clean it all up afterwards :)
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 11 March 2012, 17:01
Yeah iv had a look and screwfix special £14.99 for a hot air gun so will deffinately try that. Got a tin of gun thinners i bought ages ago on accident instead of panel wipe so fingers crossed good to go just hope its not an arse to get the bulk off lol.  :cry:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: DanChave on 11 March 2012, 19:14
Haha, it probably will be lol! Worth it though :)
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 13 March 2012, 21:14
Got back from work early today and as the weather was beautiful thought it would be rude not to do something so i went and found out the grinder and knotted wheel and attacked the rear quater and get it down to bare metal so i can remove the outer sill when i get chance to. Neway let the pics do the talking:

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0889.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0891.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0892.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0893.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0894.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0895.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0896.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0898.jpg)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/fordmistral/DSCF0900.jpg)

Yup pretty sh!te lol there must have been a good 10mm of filler in places and goes all the way upto the swage line.
Ripped it off, quick wipe over with panel wipe and quick spray with some zinc primer i had knocking around just to protect it until i can cut it off.
Also had some luck the weekend, littel gem turned up on ebay a Clarke 100EN mk2 mig with pretty much everything it came with from new, not been used much and only £120 smackers. Well chuffed just need to learn how to use it now before i unleash it on the car hehe. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Seanl on 13 March 2012, 21:24
Its shocking how some people just bodge it like that! What would make you think that after welding, just a quick grind down will be "OK". It looks sh!t, and just causes more problems than were there initially.  :angry:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 13 March 2012, 21:48
Exactly that! Thing is they cant have cut the rust out of the old panel before putting the new 1 over the top cus its rotted it all out! Doesnt even look like they have used primer on some stuff and just seam sealed it and its rotted from behind lol!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 March 2012, 22:51
I'm quite shocked how this car was allowed to get so bad to then be ruined more by shoddy work...

I hope you got this car for a very good price.. Love the fact that you are learning to weld for for it.. You will be super proud when done.   Keep it up fella.  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 14 March 2012, 07:51
Lol define a good price?? Looking at it now i probly did pay abit too much but no point worrying about it now just need to make the best out of wat i have, yeah its something ive always fancied so be great to do it. I can see the finished article in my head just dont know how long its gunna take to get there lol!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 March 2012, 09:30
Lol define a good price?? Looking at it now i probly did pay abit too much but no point worrying about it now just need to make the best out of wat i have, yeah its something ive always fancied so be great to do it. I can see the finished article in my head just dont know how long its gunna take to get there lol!

I don't know, being generous £350?

Regardless what you paid for it, at least you're saving it rather than letting it die.

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: Guy on 14 March 2012, 10:02
just seen this thread...

respect to you for taking on such a big project and you look as though you are going about it the right way :afro:

the front sound deadening on the floor is fairly easy to remove... if you get stuck just use something like autosmart tardis

when I removed mine I found there were little floor plugs which can pop out very easily... just watch out for these... although you would be able to weld something in place easily.

when you're finished you can always use something like dynamat to protect it back up again. 

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2612/3945791696_107fbc7503.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945791696/)
Mk1 Interior Detail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945791696/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr

the state of it is shocking, truly horrendous, but I am so pleased that its being restored. will follow with interest.  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 14 March 2012, 11:25
Lol define a good price?? Looking at it now i probly did pay abit too much but no point worrying about it now just need to make the best out of wat i have, yeah its something ive always fancied so be great to do it. I can see the finished article in my head just dont know how long its gunna take to get there lol!

It's only Money....

& Whatever you paid - It's nothing to what you will pay for parts.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

PS - What Value Do You Put On All The Fun Your Having....  :grin:  :wink:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 14 March 2012, 11:38
Lol define a good price?? Looking at it now i probly did pay abit too much but no point worrying about it now just need to make the best out of wat i have, yeah its something ive always fancied so be great to do it. I can see the finished article in my head just dont know how long its gunna take to get there lol!

I don't know, being generous £350?

Regardless what you paid for it, at least you're saving it rather than letting it die.



Lol in a moment of ignorance i paid £700 lol but in my defence it did come with:
2x repo wings
2x repo sills
2x rear boge turbo shock
Fuel filler repair panel
New bosch fuel pump and few other bits so could be worse.

just seen this thread...

respect to you for taking on such a big project and you look as though you are going about it the right way :afro:

the front sound deadening on the floor is fairly easy to remove... if you get stuck just use something like autosmart tardis

when I removed mine I found there were little floor plugs which can pop out very easily... just watch out for these... although you would be able to weld something in place easily.

when you're finished you can always use something like dynamat to protect it back up again. 

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2612/3945791696_107fbc7503.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945791696/)
Mk1 Interior Detail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945791696/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr

the state of it is shocking, truly horrendous, but I am so pleased that its being restored. will follow with interest.  :cool:

Yeah it is abit on the rough side but that was the point really i guess, just abit more than i first thought. Ah well if it takes me years i dont care iv got a plan of attack so just gotta stick with it.
Yeah iv seen the dinomatt stuff before or watever its called, deffinately gunna put something back down as i want the best for the old girl hehe.  :grin:

Lol define a good price?? Looking at it now i probly did pay abit too much but no point worrying about it now just need to make the best out of wat i have, yeah its something ive always fancied so be great to do it. I can see the finished article in my head just dont know how long its gunna take to get there lol!

It's only Money....

& Whatever you paid - It's nothing to what you will pay for parts.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

PS - What Value Do You Put On All The Fun Your Having....  :grin:  :wink:

Damn rite bud the parts are proving harder to come by than wen i was doing my MK2 i had before, still atleast theres not much to them ha!
I have been enjoying workin on the car so far on the strip down but rebuild may be another story lol!   :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 09:42
Just found THIS (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1982-MK1-GOLF-GTI-RED-SPAIRES-REPAIRS-/260981786910?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cc3ba091e#ht_1014wt_1092)  :cry:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 21 March 2012, 14:19
Haha i know lets say me and the golf banged heads abit last saturday, and with other stuff i had goin on i wasnt in the best of moods and stuck it on ebay lol. Calmed down though now and dont wanna sell it but if i cancel it gunna cost £17.99 so missus has put a rediculous bid on it and wen she wins gunna cancel transation so i dont have to pay. Mite do abit of an update weekend if the weather is good.
Got a kean eye there bud, a friend text me monday morning askin if it was mine lol  :grin:
I was broken by a 30 year old car....who would of thought it?!?! Hehe
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 14:26
Haha i know lets say me and the golf banged heads abit last saturday, and with other stuff i had goin on i wasnt in the best of moods and stuck it on ebay lol. Calmed down though now and dont wanna sell it but if i cancel it gunna cost £17.99 so missus has put a rediculous bid on it and wen she wins gunna cancel transation so i dont have to pay. Mite do abit of an update weekend if the weather is good.
Got a kean eye there bud, a friend text me monday morning askin if it was mine lol  :grin:
I was broken by a 30 year old car....who would of thought it?!?! Hehe

Very keen eye for MK1's.  I flick through the bay alomst daily just in case any bargains turn up, or things I or someone else might need etc.

 :grin: So you're keeping for now then....  :rolleyes:

I hope your other halfs bid doesn't reach too high or you'll still up paying due to the final value fee.

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 21 March 2012, 14:34
Yup keeping it, unless someone fancies outbidding my partners rediculously high 1 hehe. Nah if we both agree to cancel transaction it doesnt charge you, or atleast it never used to. Ill find out tomorrow lol!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 21 March 2012, 14:54

I was broken by a 30 year old car....who would of thought it?!?! Hehe

That happens to me all the time when it comes to my lads MK2!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 21 March 2012, 14:55
Yup keeping it, unless someone fancies outbidding my partners rediculously high 1 hehe. Nah if we both agree to cancel transaction it doesnt charge you, or atleast it never used to. Ill find out tomorrow lol!

It won't but you will not get your listing fee's back!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 22 March 2012, 20:27
Yup keeping it, unless someone fancies outbidding my partners rediculously high 1 hehe. Nah if we both agree to cancel transaction it doesnt charge you, or atleast it never used to. Ill find out tomorrow lol!

It won't but you will not get your listing fee's back!

Damn you were right haha! Never mind serves me right for goin off on a maden!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: X4MGS on 22 March 2012, 21:11
Yup keeping it, unless someone fancies outbidding my partners rediculously high 1 hehe. Nah if we both agree to cancel transaction it doesnt charge you, or atleast it never used to. Ill find out tomorrow lol!

It won't but you will not get your listing fee's back!

Damn you were right haha! Never mind serves me right for goin off on a maden!

You could have bought a pot of filler for that!!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 22 March 2012, 22:21
Lol very true, think im a long way away from needing filler though at this stage lol.  :grin:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 22:36
Lol very true, think im a long way away from needing filler though at this stage lol.  :grin:

And you'll need more than a pot.  :lipsrsealed:  :grin:  :wink:
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 23 March 2012, 07:34
Lol ill just do wat last person did sod the filler just silicone everything up. That'll work wont it?? :shocked:
You still lookin for a WUR?
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 March 2012, 10:45
Lol ill just do wat last person did sod the filler just silicone everything up. That'll work wont it?? :shocked:
You still lookin for a WUR?

Yeah and cheap.... 

Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: BISSONE on 23 March 2012, 11:53
Just wondered as i seen 1 on ebay the other day, not particularly cheap tho!
Title: Re: 1st MK1 Golf GTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 March 2012, 12:53
Just wondered as i seen 1 on ebay the other day, not particularly cheap tho!

NO they're not, some people want silly money for them!