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Title: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 25 August 2011, 19:35
Here's my 1988 GTI cabby I picked up yesterday. Kept the wheels from the mk2 GTD and stuck them on, had to adjust the gear linkage as it wouldn't get 5th, and now its alright. Apart from needing another interior as the doorcards have been butchered and the driver's seat is in a bad way. Oh and some idiot has put a carb engine in it so that needs rectifying, just weighing up my options over what engine to put in her. Its just had a new blue mohair roof fitted, and it has a matching tonneau cover. Here's some pics...

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00028.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00029.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00027.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00026.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00025.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00024.jpg)

I got absolutely soaked on my way to work this morning in the rain, so the roof needs some attention, I've noticed the driver's side pull handle for the roof is missing the little lever, so I think thats why it isn't pulling to roof tight enough. Also on the to-do list is coilovers, and a beefier exhaust :)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2011, 20:16
Looks a good solid base :afro:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 25 August 2011, 20:27
Solid being the operative word  :grin: This thing is immaculate underneath! Can even use a widowmaker on the sills! Now thats a novelty for me  :grin:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: DubFan on 26 August 2011, 03:18
Looks nice.
Engine wise I'd be looking at either an ABF or if you want less in the way of loom/ecu/clocks issues, a simple mk2 kr 1.8 16v engine. Plus obviously some 16v brakes.
Then it'd be sweet.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 28 August 2011, 19:16
Done a few bits today, took all the doorcards off and re-weatherproofed them all, took the dash apart and screwed the clocks in as they were rattling about all over the place, made a boot carpet out of an old escort cab one I had, dried my carpets out from being soaked due to my leaky roof, and finally gave it a clean an waxed :)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00034.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00035.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 10 September 2011, 21:46
I've been a busy boy today. I've fitted my new rear foglight that came from ebay as the old one was smashed, fixed the horn, fitted my new heater panel as the old one was manky and attacked by a screwdriver, and fitted some little plates that go on the front corners of my roof to help it seal better as they were missing. Some pics from today and I thought I'd give an example of just how mint the shell of this car is :)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00049.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00050.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00048.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00052.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 13 September 2011, 19:09
New number plates finally arrived today! Didn't actually want them with the GB badge, so out come the hacksaw and file to round the edges off ;)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00053.jpg)

One done :)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00054.jpg)

After chopping them both they're on. Front one is a tad wonky though, and I need to buy some of the coloured screw caps, but I'm happy with them.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00055.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00056.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: Wayne on 14 September 2011, 16:41
Nice touch with the no plates  :smiley:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 14 September 2011, 16:51
Car is looking sweet, i can't help but think something is missing from the front end though? :undecided:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 14 September 2011, 18:00
Yea, a GTI badge  :grin: which it will get once it gets a proper engine in it  :wink:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 01 October 2011, 06:23
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/mk1gtiengine.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/mk1engineandcoilovers.jpg)

That is all. Work commences Sunday :D
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 October 2011, 13:40
Missed this thread... nice one.. can't wait to this develop. get a calendar pic done quick, need to sort mine out over the next couple of days
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 01 October 2011, 17:25
Easy to miss really as I haven't done much with it lately apart from drive it in the sunshine with the roof, down, and fiddle with the desperately irritating pooberg! Why someone put a carb engine in this car I don't know, but at least all the Kjet loom is all present, should be an easy swap tomorrow providing this engine is all its cracked up to be. Supposed to be an 80k lump from a mk1 campaign. Its gotta be better than the crap thats in it at present!
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby *new engine in*
Post by: tsr_adi on 02 October 2011, 20:19
spent the day on the cab today, good progress, got the carb engine out, Kjet engine is in, all thats left to do is fit the fuel pump, connect the fuel pipes to the metering head, fit the expansion tank, fill with coolant and fire her up! Pics from today

old carb engine in this morning
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/oldenginein.jpg)

carb engine out
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/engineout.jpg)(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/carbengineout.jpg)


Kjet engine in, this was taken a few hours before I'd left so theres a bit more stuff connected up now
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/GTIenginein.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 10:04
80k motor from a Campaign,  that's a lucky find.. How longs it been standing for?
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 03 October 2011, 10:35
Turns out this engine was a really good find... Its not a 1.8, its an early 1.6 which i'm well chuffed about!
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 10:51
Turns out this engine was a really good find... Its not a 1.8, its an early 1.6 which i'm well chuffed about!

Ah OK.... What box is on it then as early 1600's run with a 4 speed and are rare as fook now?
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 03 October 2011, 19:22
All I know is its defo a 5 speed, it slips into all gears nicely  :grin:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 19:43
All I know is its defo a 5 speed, it slips into all gears nicely  :grin:

Ah cool, can't be that old then unless it had a box change at some point in it's life.. 

How long do you think it will take you get it all done?
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 03 October 2011, 20:40
Well I've been down the garage for an hour after work and got the fuel pump fitted, but its not working, hopefully its just missing a relay. Then I just have to connect up some hoses and it should be good to go
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 20:45
Well I've been down the garage for an hour after work and got the fuel pump fitted, but its not working, hopefully its just missing a relay. Then I just have to connect up some hoses and it should be good to go

Might Be Useful (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=35549)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 03 October 2011, 20:52
I found that link about an hour ago ;)

Already written down all the info I need from that ready for tomorrow evening, hopefully its as simple as that to get fuel coming through under the bonnet  :cool:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 21:12
I found that link about an hour ago ;)

Already written down all the info I need from that ready for tomorrow evening, hopefully its as simple as that to get fuel coming through under the bonnet  :cool:

Just make sure that when you do get it going it only primes on Live ignition and doesn't run on.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 05 October 2011, 20:15
Well I've had it running tonight, although very badly, and not on petrol... but WD40 sprayed down the intake! Ran for about a minute, popping and farting. So I now have a spark, but obviously no petrol is being injected. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 08 October 2011, 12:36
Tried another metering head, cracked off unions, fuel squirts out, but engine won't run, so could be faulty injectors. Losing mojo! So I got the front coilovers on and let the polo borrow its wheels so I don't have to drive around on the pink and blue monstrosities. Here she is looking sorry for herself

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/golfandpolo.jpg)

And I gave the golf some sick rims and camber!

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/golfonpinkwheels.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: apie2004 on 08 October 2011, 14:54
They are leprosy sick!
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 08 October 2011, 16:52
Indeed they are, hence why I put the golf's wheels on the polo for the time being, I'l paint the pink ones black when I get chance and swap them back over.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 31 October 2011, 20:52
Collecting parts for the cabby this week. Here is the 1st instalment...

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/4branch.jpg)
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 01 November 2011, 06:28
Thats pretty.Can i lick it :evil:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 01 November 2011, 06:47
You can but as its such a sexy bit of exhaust it may taste slightly salty now  :grin:
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2011, 11:14
Danny Monday style camber..  :grin: not sure on the wheel colours though.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 01 November 2011, 18:40
Those pink wheels are getting painted dark grey or black when I can be bothered and will be going back on the polo. I will be in the market for some nice wheels in the next few months though, just need to get the rear coilovers fitted as I've got a buyer for all the old suspension. Oh and get another pump on it and get it running before it gets too cold to work on it.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 04 December 2011, 13:19
Well I haven't done much with the cabby lately, had other commitments and its been pretty cold lately, I did however get the 4 branch manifold on, wasn't too much bother to get on, just had to remove the ARB then it slipped into place. I have a proof shot of this, although its not very clear.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSC00249.jpg)

I also fitted the fuel pump I got off a forum, but just my luck its actually in worse order than the one I got with my engine, so after xmas I'm going to get a brand new one, they're £70 which is a lot for what it is, but I don't want to be buying a load of 2nd hand pumps until I get a good one (I did this last winter with ECU's when I converted my old mk2).
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: Sam on 04 December 2011, 13:35
Looking good dude, what wheels are yo looking for?
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 04 December 2011, 13:48
I really don't know, I'd love to go back to banded steels but I want to run 280s eventually so it has to be 15s. I like the wheels I have for it (that the polo is using) but they're badly kerbed in places. I don't want to spend too much on wheels either, I'd rather spend on a new interior and making the damn thing run, but I'd love a set of 15x7 RZs or even 6s. But on the other hand I'd love to run some wide 13s for a bit.
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 10:35
Nice........


.....but... You need to either wrap the manifold or the steering boot pictured as I guarantee it will melt very quickly!
Title: Re: Adi's mk1 golf GTI cabby
Post by: tsr_adi on 05 December 2011, 19:44
you read my on that, I was going to ask the question on whether anyone has suffered a melted steering boot, so I take it some people have then? I might be able to knock up some kind of heat shield for it which would be easier than taking it back off to wrap it.