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Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Updating Broken Pics From Page 1 And Adding New Works
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 15:23
I keep reading that a lot of people don't bother going to the project pages and go here instead... Also i suppose its better because poeple can post feedback etc. Because of this I am putting my project here too!

Ok let's get this show on the road, I paid a big sum of money for this car, those that saw it in the steel may remember it as a unique minter with bad wheels, that's how I bought it.  The picture below was taken on the A14 on my way down to Inters back in 2004 which was where I was heading to hunt down some better rims to finish her off and to meet fellow forum friends.  As you can see I never made it!  The full story is somewhere on this site still I'm sure but in a nut shell irresponsible "travellers" "gypsies" whatever you want to call them ruined my day, and my car!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/A14GTIInternationalCrash08-05-041_zps1d3431e9.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/A14GTIInternationalCrash08-05-043_zps6f6e8e81.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/A14GTIInternationalCrash08-05-049_zps281fb609.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/Shesofftogetfixed18-09-04_zps5fc6cf4f.jpg)

Car was modified pretty much straight after original purchase:

Brief summary of spec:
The 80's
Richard Lloyd Racing (now GTI Engineering) 1800 Silverstone Plus - Tuned to Stage 3
Supersprint 4 Branch Manifold
Supersprint Full Stainless Exhaust
Magnum Tuners 3" Silencer
In Car Adjustable Hot Start kit
Scirroco Shifter
Dropped 60mm - Bilstein Shocks and Eibach springs
Full BBS Body Kit (rare site now I think)
Bosch Fogs
BBS Rear Spoiler (never seen another like it!)
Richard Lloyd Racing Steering Wheel

The 90's
Brakes upgraded to Corrado G60 Master Cylinder, Servo, Calipers, Discs

Oh and not forgetting the nasty 3 spokes!!!! But they were obviously put on in the 90's.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 16:06
Car was locked away for a good 5 years until last year, a great MK1 nut called Dave came to the rescue..  Long story short, she's had new inner wing, chassis rail and front end.  All OEM parts welded to production spec. He put an old bonnet and wing on and gave them a quick lick of paint, also original busted grill, shoddy old bumber from a caddy and original lights fitted just to temporarily complete the car. (Mainly so it didnt look like too much of a sight on our drive whilst trying to sell the house)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/DavesWork3_zps0b8c755c.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/OnTheMove-07-07-091_zpsef9a3d8e.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/OnTheMove-07-07-092_zps419220c5.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/d_zpsa6731f3a.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/g_zpsedffcd86.jpg)

I can't believe the body kit survived but it did!.... Those good old days when kits weren't made of fibreglass
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 16:06
Ok, so my first major issue after getting the car back is that it wouldn't start.  The engine had been out of the car for 5 years and it was obvious the electrics were in a mess. When I bought the car I knew it had a lot of additional wiring, it wasn't until now I realised how much!  The car was fitted with a Clifford Concept 50 with 12 Channels.  Remote central locking with dead locks, remote lights, Interior and exterior adjustable proximity sensors, magnetic resonance sensors, glass tamper sensors, anti-hijack, anti tow etc etc! Worst still a previous alarm that was fitted was not removed, just disabled via a master key!...  Every wire that could immobilise the car had been hacked into more than once! I came on here last year for a bit of guidance to try and bypass the lot and thanks go to those that helped, in the end I had to rewire the coil and get the fuel pump running by removing the relay and wiring it to a switch, after that, one flick of the key and she started 1st time! Took me a couple of weeks to get there though!
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/Electrics_zpsbb6a4c7b.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/Electrics6_zps610fb207.jpg)

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(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/Electrics3_zps78a870e8.jpg)

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 23 April 2010, 16:07
Very retro.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 16:10
Very retro.
hence my other post on 80s styling... this car has quite a bit!.. gonna keep it old skool/retro if i can!.... the wheels are gash though!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 23 April 2010, 16:14
Very retro.
hence my other post on 80s styling... this car has quite a bit!.. gonna keep it old skool/retro if i can!.... the wheels are gash though!

I am sure they are TSW or Rimstock.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 16:20
Very retro.
hence my other post on 80s styling... this car has quite a bit!.. gonna keep it old skool/retro if i can!.... the wheels are gash though!

I am sure they are TSW or Rimstock.
Anteras... had really good Bridgestone Potenza S02s on so was using them up when i first got it.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 16:23
No matter how hard I tried I just couldnt get the car running with the alarms and it was clear to me now that the whole lot had to be strpped out and I would have to start again!

I waited patiently for complete dash and engine looms to turn up on ebay, and eventually they did.  A nice old boy who seems to make his living stripping dubs in his workshop down in Maida Vale had the whole lot including the lighting loom, got the lot for 70 notes.  Not one wire had ever been cut and even the stereo wiring was original with plugs!

I have never rewired a whole car before but cant afford to get someone else to do it.  My biggest problem is the fact that a lot of my wiring was not connected when i got the car back so knew i would struggle putting a new lot in.  I marked up what i could i began to strip her down!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/strip_zps958b68dc.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/strip1_zpsb494103e.jpg)

OMFG!!!!!!  What the feck is all this 5h1t!!!!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/strip2_zpsa7a96b8a.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah219/limitedbudget/MK1%20GOLF%20RLR1800%20PLUS%20PAC/strip3_zpsb3ec274d.jpg)

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 18:54
I cant seem to find anything on the net about rewiring a Mk1 from scratch!!! plenty about making hybrid looms for fitting later engines etc.... best help I've found so far was on the MK1 Owners Club site which has a detailed list of all the functions of every relay, the fuses and wires to the blocks to the fusebox. I'm hoping by the end of this thread, someone may find this build helpful when i get to the tricky stuff!  If i manage it of course!... I read on another site that when rewiring any car you should start from the engine bay and work backwards... So before I begin I am going to have to tidy up the bay while its wire free.

Stripped the front end down a bit for better access
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Gave everything a really good clean and degrease

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Repainted all the bay, added some tape at bottom of windscreen to stop the leak until i get it fixed
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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: kells on 23 April 2010, 18:56
loving this.

them 3 spokes are 100 percent anteras too
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:02
loving this.

them 3 spokes are 100 percent anteras too
  Thats it!... you got it, gonna correct my previous quote to Wayne!.. you're not telling me you like the wheels though surly!... their funny actually, the valve for them is in the center and fills the tyre though a spoke! I can't believe peeps are only noticing this car now, just shows that most dont pay attention to the projects pages and play here instead. more interactive... lovin it!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:08
Italian wheels From 1992!!!  :grin: Antera Type 109

(http://www.antera.de/uploads/pics/1992_1_01.jpg)

(http://kopochsalj.eniro.se/images/0/53/31/A30005331/image_1_59798big.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:12
Started removing covers as they have seen better days....

Cambelt Cover
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Bit of hard graft!
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Cam cover, I'm hoping my mate who is a whizz on Photoshop can replicate the sticker, its going to get sanded off, its all flakey now anyway!
(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/4c3b26053c024ba987ac7fae3d1e5169)

Got carried away and started rubbing down and painting other bits too.... its all looking a lot cleaner now  :smiley:
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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:13
Whilst avoiding doing the electrics I went on a rust hunt, this car was very heavily waxoiled early on in life but after standing for so long the rear valance is shot... got the grinder out to get rid of the rust and paint it to stop it spreading, it hasnt spread to the arches yet and want to keep it that way.

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/7708faf3e1f84f3783b3ea50a5ef5688)

Found a repair panel on ebay for 20 notes and it was 5 minutes away from where i live!.. its been sat in a garage for a while but stripped down and painted it will do the job nicely... I'm hoping a mate from work can do the welding for me when its ready.

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/ed0eebdb170c45c9b21dd39edf659648)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:13
Avoiding the rewiring once more i noticed the starter motor looked rough so thought i'd better give it some TLC.

 :sad:
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 :smiley:
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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:14
OK so I have started putting the new looms in (loosly untill i'm happy everything is right)..  got a bit of an issue with a few of the wires that are not part of the main fusebox connection blocks.. I posted here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=149458.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=149458.0) if anyone can help.  :smiley:

Oh and yey!!! 5 Star I live here status!... is that good or bad!?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:16
Shes Alive!!!!!!  :shocked:  :grin:

it was almost as if i'd never stripped it all out.... almost....

as far as bay electrics go i just chucked it all in to see if i could get her running... sadly the first attempt failed.  advise from kraM and rubjonny helped me out... not 100% sure what the issue was but in true windows style, unplugged it all and plugged it back in again and off she went.  probably a couple of bad connections in the back of the fuse box. I have 2 fuel pump relays, one that primes and one that doesnt, so fitted the one that does.  still got a way to go with the electrics... i have started to fit it all nicely now and have spotted a few things that still dont seem right which i keep posted here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=149458.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=149458.0) so if you can help then let me know.

heres the total of what i had to remove from the car that isnt VAG
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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:24
Well thats it.. all up to date on Dub Rides.. watch this space and please feel free to comment!  I owe it to this car to get her back on the road! Retro Styleeeeee!  :cool: on a very tight budget  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: dom on 23 April 2010, 19:32
Good work dude, you've got more patience than me  :laugh:

Can't wait to see it up and running again  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 23 April 2010, 19:39
Cool car!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:46
Cheers Guys!!! Ive missed her so much!..... Heres a couple of pictures I took of her day before inters 2004!  :cry:

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: dan_apps on 23 April 2010, 19:52
awesome work, im am scared of the electrics myself and after seeing what you have to deal with still am!

just how many alarm systems were fitted though? VV :grin:


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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 April 2010, 19:57
awesome work, im am scared of the electrics myself and after seeing what you have to deal with still am!

just how many alarm systems were fitted though? VV :grin:


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I'm scared too!....sorry if that pic gives you nightmares tonight, it did me!  :grin:  The problem was that one alarm was simply deactivated but left fitted and wired (old bosch system) and then the second was wired in (clifford sense and tell with all the trimmings)  the dub looms gave up in the end, especially when the engine had to come out!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 April 2010, 18:58
A very recent shot taken of her good side and ar5e before strip down... picture makes her look mint!!!!!  :smiley:

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: Rhyso on 24 April 2010, 19:07
Top work!!  :cool:

It looked like the car had more wiring than the space shuttle at one point!!  :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 April 2010, 19:13
Top work!!  :cool:

It looked like the car had more wiring than the space shuttle at one point!!  :shocked: :shocked:
  Thats what i thought when i saw it all , was a nightmare, couldnt get the dash out beacuse everything was tightly cable tied to back of it and the air vent pipes.  was really careful to begin with even though i didnt really know where to start!.. in the end frustration made me just rip all out as i quickly realised i would have to start from scratch!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 25 April 2010, 18:33
Is it gonna stay on the 3 spokes? I think it should, they look brilliant!

nick
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: kells on 25 April 2010, 18:35
nick has a point, i mean i hate 3 spokes but they are so period and kind of work with the look of the car...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 00:10
Is it gonna stay on the 3 spokes? I think it should, they look brilliant!

nick
nick has a point, i mean i hate 3 spokes but they are so period and kind of work with the look of the car...
Are you serious??? when i first got the car and put it on here it got respect but not the wheels....  they were mocked... i knew i was going to bin em as soon as i bought it!  The crash happened on the way to inters where i was going to get her a new set!  my missus thinks that was a sign for them to stay on!

I have just bought some standard RAs with the intention of doing this?

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/c_hundley86/Helios/DSC_0050.jpg)

i could keep the 3s for special occasions, like if i ever meet you two lol....  :grin:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: MaCco on 26 April 2010, 00:21
seriously nice car cant wait to see it when its done, the three spokes suit the car i think
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 00:34
seriously nice car cant wait to see it when its done, the three spokes suit the car i think
Cheers!...some of the pictures make her look better than she is, solid as a rock mind and totally rot free apart form rear valance but looking a little sorry paint and panel wise..  :sad:

damn i cant believe i have another vote for keeping the 3s!!!  :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2010, 07:56
I would keep the 3 spokes, they are part of its history.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 10:18
I would keep the 3 spokes, they are part of its history.
Really, another vote for the 3s!!... I hear what you're saying but doesnt that apply to a lot of the cars here.  people still take standard wheels off and fit something else, these wheels weent even standard. Historically it was on P slots, the body is very 80's and the wheels are 90s??  I also dont like em although the more people say they suit the car the more i see them not looking so bad but i still think it needs something a bit more classic on it hence my need for RAs with black centers. :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 April 2010, 10:28
i remember this getting crashed just after i joined here! good to see its getting sorted, its a nice mk1

3 spokes are part of wheel history that should be forgotten  :grin: along with venoms and blades etc

a set of zender 5 spokes would be in keeping with the bodykit?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 10:49
i remember this getting crashed just after i joined here! good to see its getting sorted, its a nice mk1

3 spokes are part of wheel history that should be forgotten  :grin: along with venoms and blades etc

a set of zender 5 spokes would be in keeping with the bodykit?
Thanks mate, its good to find the few that remember the car from before... I'm with you on this one. there is no decent history of dubs and 3 spokes. yes they have been on the car for a long time but it doesnt mean they should stay on.  the car is very retro looking with the chunky BBS kit, 80's exhaust system and that spoiler really is RETRO!! never seen another like it on a MK1, i thought it was BBS but its Hella I think.. if i had the money i would like to source some nice 80s after market wheels but for now i think black centered RA's is the best i can do.. might get a good side shot of the car and see if someone can photoshop a set on maybe?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 April 2010, 10:53
oh i thought the kit was zender, has to be bbs wheels all the way then!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 10:58
oh i thought the kit was zender, has to be bbs wheels all the way then!
My thoughts exactly!!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: dTEA on 26 April 2010, 11:15
I'm with some on the 3 spokes but...hmmmn could i live with them daily?  Probs not, but the RA's would look nice and more OEM, which is the way I'm starting to prefer my dubs.  Car looks tidy as well considering the bash, and that wiring would of scared me off from resurrecting it! 

Good work fella :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 11:25
I'm with some on the 3 spokes but...hmmmn could i live with them daily?  Probs not, but the RA's would look nice and more OEM, which is the way I'm starting to prefer my dubs.  Car looks tidy as well considering the bash, and that wiring would of scared me off from resurrecting it! 

Good work fella :afro:
Cheers mate..... i was put off for lots of reasons but i'm glad i'm doing it now! especially looking at how quiet the MK1 section is these days!  :cry: yeah there were times when i thought they're not so bad but was never happy with em, it was my daily drive for a short while then and more often than not i wanted to get em off as soon as the tyres were fooked.  I think black centered RAs would suit it so much more and would look more OEM like you said.  also i think you're drawn too much to the wheels rather than car whith the 3s.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 19:44
can anybody help me by photoshopping some wheels on my car if i provide the pics?  :smiley: doesnt have to be a great job or anything.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: JC on 26 April 2010, 19:46
stick a request up in the virtual modifications section :afro:

someone sorts it out for you eventually
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 April 2010, 19:50
stick a request up in the virtual modifications section :afro:

someone sorts it out for you eventually
cheesr mate... thats why i couldnt find it, for some reason i was searching for virtual garage!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 April 2010, 13:50
Alarm fitters really do seem to be one of the lower forms of automotive life.  Wherever there's an alarm system there always seem to be reels of wire shoved up under dashboards and a whole bonfire's worth of Scotchlocks.  Well done for clearing it out.  Sometimes you've just got to be brave!

Please get the three-spokes f*cked off out of it ASAP - they're ruining an otherwise particularly nice looking Golf.  They remain one of automotive fashion's most heinous crimes.  As you've pointed out - it's not like they're of the period when the car was originally built.  Keeping them is clearly just folly.

Put them on Edition 38, priced strongly, pointing out you have to inflate them from the centre.  Some knob will buy them.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 April 2010, 16:15
Alarm fitters really do seem to be one of the lower forms of automotive life.  Wherever there's an alarm system there always seem to be reels of wire shoved up under dashboards and a whole bonfire's worth of Scotchlocks.  Well done for clearing it out.  Sometimes you've just got to be brave!

Please get the three-spokes f*cked off out of it ASAP - they're ruining an otherwise particularly nice looking Golf.  They remain one of automotive fashion's most heinous crimes.  As you've pointed out - it's not like they're of the period when the car was originally built.  Keeping them is clearly just folly.

Put them on Edition 38, priced strongly, pointing out you have to inflate them from the centre.  Some knob will buy them.
I know, it was insane behind the dash, they couldnt even be ar5ed to get rid of excess cable in so many places! many of the alarm looms were just realed up and tied to other looms as tight as they could!.. i had issues starting the car in the past as i could hear buzzing in the dash, this was down to bad soldering. could have caused far worse! i dont need to rant on anyway, you've seen the pictures of how it looked with the dash out!... the cars looms were fooked though, i tried to save them but then i would be making lots of new connections to replace the damage.  It was best to start again!

I always intended to ditch the wheels, i was just shocked when some said i should keep them even though they didnt like them, maybe they're trying to make sure i look like a t1t!  :laugh: They're in great condition, i like your plan! :grin:



Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: JC on 27 April 2010, 16:19
bbs sportlines will suit it well - if you can find a set, took me ages to get a set and once i fitted them to the G2 i didnt like them  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 April 2010, 16:22
bbs sportlines will suit it well - if you can find a set, took me ages to get a set and once i fitted them to the G2 i didnt like them  :laugh:
which are the sportlines again?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: JC on 27 April 2010, 22:05
black centred RA

as seen

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/DSCF2399.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 April 2010, 22:12
black centred RA

as seen

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/chuff69/DSCF2399.jpg)
  doh! spooky.... did you not see me say the same here, except i didnt refer to them as sportlines? http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1401088#msg1401088 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1401088#msg1401088)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 15:02
just had a quick shop done by jmsheahan thank you kind sir!!!

what do you think?

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/mk1ra.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: dom on 29 April 2010, 15:12
I like :afro:

Only thing i'm not too sure about is the lip, is it white? If so I reckon silver might look a little better?  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 29 April 2010, 15:38
Looks good, see if you could get someone to do them with gold centers.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 15:43
i hear ya... will do.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 29 April 2010, 15:46
Look savage.

nick
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 19:23
Look savage.

nick
still liking them 3 spokes on it now?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 19:36
I like :afro:

Only thing i'm not too sure about is the lip, is it white? If so I reckon silver might look a little better?  :lipsrsealed:
no its silver, it was only a quick job.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Jay on 29 April 2010, 20:26
That'll look the nuts  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: shepgti on 29 April 2010, 20:43
would look  :cool: on the bbs
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 20:44
That'll look the nuts  :cool:

 cheers mate... will look more like they're part of the car unlike the 3 spokes!
would look  :cool: on the bbs


yeah, gonna see if i can get what Wayne suggested. see what it would look like with gold centers since the rest of the car is retro it may just work!...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: shepgti on 29 April 2010, 20:46
That'll look the nuts  :cool:
cheers mate... will look more like they're part of the car unlike the 3 spokes!
would look  :cool: on the bbs
yeah, gonna see if i can get what when suggested. see what it would look like with gold spokes, since the rest of the car is retro it may just work!...

also try some bmw bottle tops as they can look the sex, ill see if i can find a pic
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: shepgti on 29 April 2010, 20:49
a car from the mk1 forum :cool:


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/110709a.jpg)


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/110709c.jpg)


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/bottletops.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 April 2010, 21:03
cheers mate...... yeah that might work... prob is ive already bought the RAs...... still wanna see what they look like with gold centers.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: shepgti on 29 April 2010, 21:05
cheers mate...... yeah that might work... prob is ive already bought the RAs...... still wanna see what they look like with gold centers.

both look good anyway, also bottle tops are dirt cheap compared to ra's which is a bonus
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 29 April 2010, 23:56
Those BMW wheels look really good.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 April 2010, 00:04
Those BMW wheels look really good.
yeah they did cross my mind before the RAs... but i want to keep the car as original as it was in the 80s ans since everything else is BBS, i think the wheels should be too.  still think you have a point on the gold theme, asked someone to tsee if they can shop it..
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 30 April 2010, 00:07
Those BMW wheels look really good.
yeah they did cross my mind before the RAs... but i want to keep the car as original as it was in the 80s ans since everything else is BBS, i think the wheels should be too.  still think you have a point on the gold theme, asked someone to tsee if they can shop it..

Would RA's been available then?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: shepgti on 30 April 2010, 00:16
Those BMW wheels look really good.
yeah they did cross my mind before the RAs... but i want to keep the car as original as it was in the 80s ans since everything else is BBS, i think the wheels should be too.  still think you have a point on the gold theme, asked someone to tsee if they can shop it..

Would RA's been available then?

think they would have had p slots or similar tbh
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 April 2010, 01:05
I know.... the car was born with P slots, but when kitted wore Silverstones... RAs cameout late 80-early 90s (mk2 golf) and imo will suit the car better than antthing else right now.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 30 April 2010, 10:00
do the car in a jps esprit style  :laugh:

(http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Esprit_1979_JPS.JPG)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 April 2010, 10:12
do the car in a jps esprit style  :laugh:

Good plan, the tyre profile is perfect for one of those rieger kits!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 May 2010, 21:01
So, not touched the car for 3 weeks as we have had lots to do to the garden/house.. when I have had time the weather is sh*t! I've got a big drive and no garage.  :sad:  I intend to build a car port before winter comes but in the mean time i bought a cheap gazebo... Does the trick, can work under the bonnet and in the car with doors open without getting wet! neighbours say it looks like the start/end of a rally stage.  :grin:

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 May 2010, 21:13
managed to get a couple of hours in today... Installed dash looms and fuse box properly now, refitted the dash, instruments and heater controls etc... i'm slightly concerned as my MFA doesnt work, only shows time.  Also my fuel and temp gauges still read max with ignition onl!... i have no spare earths left so really stumped now as to whats up!  I'm starting to wonder if the clocks are fecked!..  :sad: :undecided: :sad:

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: cняis on 09 May 2010, 21:25
i remember this getting crashed just after i joined here! good to see its getting sorted, its a nice mk1

3 spokes are part of wheel history that should be forgotten  :grin: along with venoms and blades etc

a set of zender 5 spokes would be in keeping with the bodykit?

nowt wrong with venoms!! they will be scene one day, watch this space!

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/Picture019.jpg)

 :cool:  :cool:  :cool:

oh and 3 spokes suit it!

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 May 2010, 10:13
i remember this getting crashed just after i joined here! good to see its getting sorted, its a nice mk1

3 spokes are part of wheel history that should be forgotten  :grin: along with venoms and blades etc

a set of zender 5 spokes would be in keeping with the bodykit?

nowt wrong with venoms!! they will be scene one day, watch this space!

 :cool:  :cool:  :cool:

oh and 3 spokes suit it!


Massive Pic!... I think I agree with the venoms, they are pretty timeless but dont suit all cars. the rest can go though... quite a few peeps are saying the 3s suit my car.... at one stage i was going to keep em and get them done in black.... but alas they are being replaced with something more fitting.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 May 2010, 20:50
OK, so i have managed to fit another couple of hours in..  :smiley: Wired up the engine bay, no dramas and i think i may have sorted out the constantly maxed out temp gauge, no rad fitted so cant get a reading but warning light goes out now and gauge stays low.  Fuel gauge still reads max and I still have no MFA!  :sad:

After all the jip ive had with wheels, crash on route to get some,  failed buy on ebay, tony_ack has made my week.  Since some w*nk stain helped ruin his ride he's been having a clear out.  He had a set of RAs with black centers up for graps... Sold them to me.. better still he's passing my way on sunday so can drop them off!!!! what a star.  :cool:

Random shot from last night of the old girl in her make shift car port!

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 May 2010, 22:51
Started stripping down the front end to see whats what. I noticed a while back there was no movement in the front suspension untill  today when i jacked it up, sounded aweful, think the shocks are fecked.  Took some of the body kit off the front end and expected to see rust on the arches but there was none!

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same story on the inner wings but then i knew that they had been well sealed from birth. not waxoyl, its that yellow/white stuff???  theres never been any plastic inner arch guards, they were removed early on in life, not sure why.  I intend to clean this all up and do it all black over the next couple of days.

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Quick shot of the repaired side... Comparing both sides in person its impossible to tell there was any damage in the first place.

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2010, 00:00
Did mk1's ever have arch liners
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Dec on 12 May 2010, 00:03
Im tired so its rough, but might give you the sort of rough idea of what they would look like?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/4599382385_aa1c96cb76.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 00:19
Did mk1's ever have arch liners
ive had a mk1 with liners before... i can also see clips on the inner wing where there could have been some once. theres also been people on the mk1 owners site who have had to remove them because their car was too low for them.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 00:23
Im tired so its rough, but might give you the sort of rough idea of what they would look like?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/4599382385_aa1c96cb76.jpg)

Dammmmmnnnn!  :cool:

they look bling bling.... sure this was waynes idea. nice job.... i have just bought some black centered ones which i will be getting on sunday.... might have to get another set one day so i can have gold ones too!... surprised you chose that pic with it not being a full side shot, respect to you sir.  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Dec on 12 May 2010, 00:38
Couldnt really be bothered to find a side on pic of some Gold RM's, and the ones I used were on the first page so I just flipped them around and then played around with them so the centres were in the centre a bit more lol

Could do better if you wish tomorrow :)

Done a few for VR6 Joe on here a while ago :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4172496541_0931d0d969.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4173281678_4ef05a0442.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4174870870_9f434356fc.jpg

Drop me a PM if you do want anything else :)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 00:42
thats very kind of you!... i havent looked in the virtual mods bit since the black RAs were quickly put on it and wasnt expecting anyone to try it with golds... wow... wicked job on Joes...  shame he's got a paxo now!  yeah there is something you can do for me, can you make mine all fixed so i dont have to!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Dec on 12 May 2010, 00:53
thats very kind of you!... i havent looked in the virtual mods bit since the black RAs were quickly put on it and wasnt expecting anyone to try it with golds... wow... wicked job on Joes...  shame he's got a paxo now!  yeah there is something you can do for me, can you make mine all fixed so i dont have to!  :grin:

Don't think I have ever even looked in there tbh! Don't spend huge amounts of time on the comp at home, only in the evenings when I get in for a quick browse at nonsense and dub rides :tongue:

His saxo looks ok really, and its a newer car so will be less to break (although its french so maybe not!) but looks pretty clean all the same :)

Haha if I was any good at all at mechanic's, I wouldnt still be driving a standard car after 7 months :tongue:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 01:02
Don't think I have ever even looked in there tbh! Don't spend huge amounts of time on the comp at home, only in the evenings when I get in for a quick browse at nonsense and dub rides :tongue:

His saxo looks ok really, and its a newer car so will be less to break (although its french so maybe not!) but looks pretty clean all the same :)

Haha if I was any good at all at mechanic's, I wouldnt still be driving a standard car after 7 months :tongue:
Ah well as long as he's happy. i'm no mechanic.... fingers crossed i can get it done... in time for summer though, looking slim! 
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 21:14
Im hating where i'm at right now, looking at the car it feels like i'm going backwards taking it all to bits!  I want to make sure its rot free and protected to feck so that when its finished i know she's solid as a rock and i wont have any nasty surprises later.

This very chunky bbs kit goes right under to the seam of the sill underneath.  I saw this as a potential damp trap!

From the day ive owned it the doors were a bit low and had previously been rubbing the top of the skirts. the screws at the top were rusted to sh*t with no way of unscreweing them...

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With the bends either side of each screw i was worried that there was rot underneath

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Out came the angle grinder!...  :shocked:

Was so worried about damaging it! broke one screw hole and i have a few grind marks on the top now... its part of the kit thats not on show and i know i can rub it down and make it better again.

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No nasty surprises, just dirty.  :shocked:

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Quick rub down and all is good! Will be painting and sealing it all up.  :cool:

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Car looks so sorry for itself again at the moment though!  :sad:

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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: JC on 12 May 2010, 21:20
worth it in the long run :afro:  brings back memories of wire brushing all the rear arches out etc on the G2  :sick:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 21:22
worth it in the long run :afro:  brings back memories of wire brushing all the rear arches out etc on the G2  :sick:
I know....  :sick: I just want the car back i never got to enjoy!  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: lewis1641 on 13 May 2010, 11:14
i bet that was a relief. how long have the skirts been on for?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2010, 13:02
i bet that was a relief. how long have the skirts been on for?
I believe since BBS released that kit so a very long time! She did spend a lot of early life garaged so would help explain it and like i said before was very well sealed in most of the vunerable areas.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: Snoopy on 13 May 2010, 13:34
Did mk1's ever have arch liners
Y & A reg ones did. My old X reg series 2 and series 1's did not its one of the reasons they rusted badly as well as lack of other protection like VWs white waxoyl, and white sealer, and underseal.

Amazed how good it is under the body kit mine came from the dealers when new with the kamei kit and it was still on when i got the car. I cried when i removed it and noticed rust spots and thats 9 years ago!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2010, 14:10
Did mk1's ever have arch liners
Y & A reg ones did. My old X reg series 2 and series 1's did not its one of the reasons they rusted badly as well as lack of other protection like VWs white waxoyl, and white sealer, and underseal.

Amazed how good it is under the body kit mine came from the dealers when new with the kamei kit and it was still on when i got the car. I cried when i removed it and noticed rust spots and thats 9 years ago!
Your amazed?!!.... I wasnt expecting anything too bad from under the arches as id always had a poke around there and kept them free from trapped dirt (although i better not speak too soon as i havent taken the rear of the kit off yet!).  The sills were always a bit of a worry though due to how the screws looked and the fact the kit covers so much up, you can see in the photo with the skirt off how far under the car it goes, all the way to seam! I really was expecting something there becuase it seemed that if damp got in, it would have no easy way to dry out.  At least i know now that if seal it all well it should last another 20 years! :-)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Skirts off!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2010, 21:51
Not much to report.  Removed the front suspension, (was pretty easy as I WD40'd the bolts last night).  Spent about an hour cleaning/grinding/wire brushing the o/s inner wing and turret.. no nasty surprises in the turret, just surface crap. Then spent another hour waxoyling it all. its good that waxoyl is black!  :smiley:


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Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: Snoopy on 13 May 2010, 21:55
I made the mistake of covering my mk1 in black waxoyl  :embarassed: You don't half get dirty when mending it in the future as that stuff always gets on you. My MOT guy hates me because of the black waxoyl.  :grin:
Its why i have started to do the mk6 in clear waxoyl.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2010, 22:01
I made the mistake of covering my mk1 in black waxoyl  :embarassed: You don't half get dirty when mending it in the future as that stuff always gets on you. My MOT guy hates me because of the black waxoyl.  :grin:
Its why i have started to do the mk6 in clear waxoyl.
Yeah but what else can you do!?  i'm lucky because the car is black so wont look out of place when its all back together.  im sure MOT peeps also dont like it in case you are trying to cover bad stuff up.... Im sure they just do more violent screw driver poking to compensate! The car was already heavy on the white stuff, this explained my clean wing.  the entire inside of the wing was white/yellow waxy sh*t!... the only down side is that dirt sticks to it!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: cняis on 13 May 2010, 23:10
im liking the direction of this one :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: shepgti on 14 May 2010, 00:31
nice work, fancy coming to fix mine after  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2010, 00:38
nice work, fancy coming to fix mine after  :grin:
cheers fella...im not that good at fixing sh*t... if something needs welding im screwed! need someone else to fix my valance.  the electrics scared me as ive never done a full rewire before! i havent done any body work stuff for like 10 years and thats coming up soon! got some annyoing dents to sort! what needs doing on yours that you cant do?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: shepgti on 14 May 2010, 00:43
nice work, fancy coming to fix mine after  :grin:
cheers fella...im not that good at fixing sh*t... if something needs welding im screwed! need someone else to fix my valance.  the electrics scared me as ive never done a full rewire before! i havent done any body work stuff for like 10 years and thats coming up soon! got some annyoing dents to sort! what needs doing on yours that you cant do?

mine needs alot of attetion, most of which i dont have the facility to do ie welding the sills/arches. think i may try to get the engine running soon though to get the ball rolling!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2010, 01:00
mine needs alot of attetion, most of which i dont have the facility to do ie welding the sills/arches. think i may try to get the engine running soon though to get the ball rolling!
Yeah i remember it coming up a few weeks ago.... I'm the same. I might get a welder one day and learn but then by the time ive done that i wont need it.  from what i can tell the only thing thats died with it off the road for so long is the rear valance.  the rest is stuff i can do or try to do but is a ballache! be good  to see yours in progress. not much goning on with mk1 projects on here... everyone elses are on the road!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: shepgti on 14 May 2010, 10:57
mine needs alot of attetion, most of which i dont have the facility to do ie welding the sills/arches. think i may try to get the engine running soon though to get the ball rolling!
Yeah i remember it coming up a few weeks ago.... I'm the same. I might get a welder one day and learn but then by the time ive done that i wont need it.  from what i can tell the only thing thats died with it off the road for so long is the rear valance.  the rest is stuff i can do or try to do but is a ballache! be good  to see yours in progress. not much goning on with mk1 projects on here... everyone elses are on the road!

the rear valance isnt too hard to change as you can either buy the whole back bit or just the lower bit
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2010, 11:40
mine needs alot of attetion, most of which i dont have the facility to do ie welding the sills/arches. think i may try to get the engine running soon though to get the ball rolling!
Yeah i remember it coming up a few weeks ago.... I'm the same. I might get a welder one day and learn but then by the time ive done that i wont need it.  from what i can tell the only thing thats died with it off the road for so long is the rear valance.  the rest is stuff i can do or try to do but is a ballache! be good  to see yours in progress. not much goning on with mk1 projects on here... everyone elses are on the road!

the rear valance isnt too hard to change as you can either buy the whole back bit or just the lower bit
Yeah i know, i have bought a lower repair piece as shown earlier in this thread.. But the old one would need cutting out and its the only thing that needs welding which I cant do.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: shepgti on 14 May 2010, 11:56
mine needs alot of attetion, most of which i dont have the facility to do ie welding the sills/arches. think i may try to get the engine running soon though to get the ball rolling!
Yeah i remember it coming up a few weeks ago.... I'm the same. I might get a welder one day and learn but then by the time ive done that i wont need it.  from what i can tell the only thing thats died with it off the road for so long is the rear valance.  the rest is stuff i can do or try to do but is a ballache! be good  to see yours in progress. not much goning on with mk1 projects on here... everyone elses are on the road!

the rear valance isnt too hard to change as you can either buy the whole back bit or just the lower bit
Yeah i know, i have bought a lower repair piece as shown earlier in this thread.. But the old one would need cutting out and its the only thing that needs welding which I cant do.

thats ok then, at least its a fairly straight forward weld so shouldnt cost to much to have someone do it  :undecided:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Protection)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2010, 13:01
Thats what i'm hoping... also i might be lucky, a work mate might be able to do it cheap... fingers crossed. :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 May 2010, 21:10
Sooooo.... not a great deal to put up but i have been busy on the bodywork.... will post pics up when ive finished.. found some rust on rear arches...  :sad:  Anyway, thanks to tony_ack I have now replaced her 3 spoke shame with something more fitting... they need a bit of work but IMO are the perfect look for the rest of the body.  its now full on BBS styleeee.  :cool:

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/4bc829b3f1a7471a834001dba81462fd)

Exhaust is low because its off the hangers at the moment.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: adzgti3 on 24 May 2010, 21:17
mk1 look great mate , look so nice in black,

keep up the great work!!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 May 2010, 21:51
mk1 look great mate , look so nice in black,

keep up the great work!!  :cool:
thanks mate.... looks better in the pictures  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: Wayne on 24 May 2010, 23:53
Looks really good on those wheels. :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 00:04
Looks really good on those wheels. :afro:
Thanks Wayne.... Hopefully now people will stop trying to convince me that keeping the 3s on was a good idea.  Its starting to look like a black version of the BBS MK1 in your catalogue.  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: dom on 25 May 2010, 01:33
Looks really good on those wheels. :afro:

+1 a million times better  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 02:52
Hmmmm, seeing your pictures where you have removed the BBS kit has made me wonder what mine is like. I don't think mine have ever been removed since build!

The bodywork (and kit) on mine is very similar to yours. It was very heavily undersealed and waxoyled. To date I still haven't found any corrosion! My Mk4 is in worse condition :shocked:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 09:15
Hmmmm, seeing your pictures where you have removed the BBS kit has made me wonder what mine is like. I don't think mine have ever been removed since build!

The bodywork (and kit) on mine is very similar to yours. It was very heavily undersealed and waxoyled. To date I still haven't found any corrosion! My Mk4 is in worse condition :shocked:
Well dispite my lucky find at the front, the rear is not so good despite all the protection it had.  I have found that some kind of rubber stuff had been pumped in behind the lip of the rear arches, hard to explain but it fills all the gaps where mud would build up. Great idea and seems to have done its job but sadly the bottom corners of bith arches have pretty bad rot (which is held in place by the rubber!)...  I did wonder about the rear though as the valance was the first bit of visable rot.... once you get your MOT done its worth checking out, catch it early!... surprised about your mk4!!!  :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 11:49
Back on the subject of wheels and looking at your ideas reminds me that it's about time I did something with mine.
I have a set of Enzo Cups courtesy of Sarah's Brad and wondered what you thought of them:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/100_2729.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/100_2730.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/100_2731.jpg)

Not sure if they are a straight swap and what size tyres I would need. The current wheels are Wolfrace 6J x 14H2  ET42 with 185/60/14 tyres fitted

The Enzo's are (Enzo Cups 715) 7J x 151-2   ET 35 

............right MOT time. will report back later. Hopefully with good news :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 12:35
I considered the same wheel as i saw a set for sale. was thinking they'd look great on mine with the spokes black and the dish silver... You should defo put them on, much nicer than the wolfrace.... Should be a straight swap and the offset shouldnt cause an issue as you gave a sensible ride height,  Tyre choice is a tricky one... depends if you intend to keep the same right height.  If you are then lower profiles would look bad???...

I hope you come back later with an MOT!..  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 13:09
Yeeehaaaa:-


Registration mark:
A******
Make/Model:
VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF
Colour:
WHITE
VIN/Chassis No:
WVWZZZ15ZEK017960
Approximate date of first use:
02/05/1984
Type of fuel:
Petrol
Date of test:
25/05/2010
Certificate issued (Pass)  :cool:

Odometer reading:
138,425 Miles
Test number:
211485340134
Test station name:
MOTORIGHT LTD
Test station number:
5907B7
Test station telephone number:
01252860200
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
24/05/2011
No Advisory Notice issued  :shocked:

 
This completes the test history for the above vehicle as recorded on VOSA's MOT Computerisation Database


I'm happy and the sun is still shining :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 13:33
yey!... well done... hope mine goes through first time!.. i doubt it though.. got so much MOT related stuff left to do.... might have to make a list on here as need parts!

Go have a little cruise to celebrate if the suns out! :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 13:40
I'd love to but it's not worth taxing it for May so I'm going to have to wait.........grrrrhhh!

Make a list, you never know I may be able to help. My loft has just about every part in it for a Mk1 bar the shell that topher had and that steering boot!

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 13:52
I'd love to but it's not worth taxing it for May so I'm going to have to wait.........grrrrhhh!

Make a list, you never know I may be able to help. My loft has just about every part in it for a Mk1 bar the shell that topher had and that steering boot!


aww that sucks...  :sad:

Well i can do a quick list now and a better one later... If anyone can help then thats great but funds are an issue so wont be able to get evertything in one go...

N/S Wing - Desperate (not pattern but second hand without rot would be great in any colour)
Front seats - Desperate (anything that will fit considered) note: i have a recaro seat rail on drivers side so will need a rail if i dont get another recaro
Bonnet - Not desperate.  (not pattern but second hand without rot would be great in any colour)
Front Bumper - Desperate
Coilovers - (current shocks are a bit rough now me thinks)
Steering rack boot (same one you needed Rich)
Front Sidelight bulb holders x2

More when i think of it and the rest relates to brake parts etc.....
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 14:35
Hmmm, I think I have a front bumper 'cover' that you can have if you can use it.
Sidelight bulb holders, I'll have a look, I must have some.
Bonnet.....gone with the car to topher.
Front seats I do have but would like to hold onto as mine aren't great


 

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 15:27
Hmmm, I think I have a front bumper 'cover' that you can have if you can use it.
Sidelight bulb holders, I'll have a look, I must have some.
Bonnet.....gone with the car to topher.
Front seats I do have but would like to hold onto as mine aren't great
if the platic is in ok shape then that would be great, i'm guessing i can just gut the frame off the temp cracked bumper I have that has no indicator holes... (came from a caddy) and mount your cover on it??  :smiley: let me know what you want for it.....  thinking about, i think I binned the busted caddy bumper!?  :shocked:

my side light bulb holders melted in the crash! if you cant find any, if anybody knows where i can get them from????.. will check on the bay of E tonight...

Seats... really gutted, i had a spare set of original black and white GTI's no rips or tears... I sold them to raise funds when i thought the car was dead for good!...  :sad: wouldnt want to buy another set of mk1 fronts... i'm up for anything i can put it at the moment???
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 19:28
Although my full rewire is 90% done... i had issues with the clocks. MFA does nothing and temp and fuel read max at all times with ignition on. sorted temp gauge out. (i think). Disconnected fuel gauge sender on the tank and now it reads zero.. according to rubjonny thats the sign of a fecked sender.. booooo.  :sad: need to source one of them now and figure out how to change it.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 19:55
You could try taking the sender out and manually moving it over it's range whilst looking at the gauge.....just to confirm. Might find it is stuck or will work over part of the range etc.
Might even get away with a clean up :undecided:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 19:58
You could try taking the sender out and manually moving it over it's range whilst looking at the gauge.....just to confirm. Might find it is stuck or will work over part of the range etc.
Might even get away with a clean up :undecided:


i am hopeful for something llike this.... how do i get it out!?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 20:01
It twists off. I can't remember how many degrees you have to turn it but its not much. I seem to remember using two screw drivers on the lugs. Careful that the seal doesn't drop into the tank when you lift it off.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 20:05
It twists off. I can't remember how many degrees you have to turn it but its not much. I seem to remember using two screw drivers on the lugs. Careful that the seal doesn't drop into the tank when you lift it off.
Sound adivce.. Thanks.. going to have a look now, got laptop outside with me!  :grin: probaly said this before but its good to see you on here again with you're MK1... are you going to inters this year?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 21:03
It's nice to be back and thanks.
Hadn't necessarily planned on inters but will definitely try and make something this year. Hazel has already expressed a keen interest in going to at least one show this year :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 May 2010, 22:34
I really like the idea of going to this one:-

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/show/index.php (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/show/index.php)

........but Uttoxeter Race Course is such a trek for us down South :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 23:47
I really like the idea of going to this one:-

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/show/index.php (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/show/index.php)

........but Uttoxeter Race Course is such a trek for us down South :sad:

keep us posted, be nice to see you again... i doubt i'll be in my dub though....  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 May 2010, 23:55
You could try taking the sender out and manually moving it over it's range whilst looking at the gauge.....just to confirm. Might find it is stuck or will work over part of the range etc.
Might even get away with a clean up :undecided:
So got it out wth your method.  dont know why but I wasnt expecting it to look like the gubbins of a toilet!  :laugh:
(http://s4.postimage.org/msnksam1t/Fuel_Sender.jpg)

Made the contact for the copper arm stronger by giving it a bit a of bend, pluged it in and played with it, fuel gauge copied my every move!!!!  :smiley: Happy bunny and thanks for the hints.  Coundnt get it back on the tank. was really tight, it seemed the seal would go on the pi55 every time i tried to screw it in. broke two of the lugs in the process!... in the end i made a T shaped tool, allen key across the two lugs with mole grips on the key.. peace of cake then.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (More Bodywork!!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 May 2010, 00:22
So sadly after some good luck with no rot at the front, i found some at the rear.   :sad:
Took body kit off the OS arch.

(http://s4.postimage.org/r5U1S-e83b2ba7886ba1a41744b3f34a942ec7.jpg)

(http://s4.postimage.org/r6c_0-e83b2ba7886ba1a41744b3f34a942ec7.jpg)

(http://s1.postimage.org/gtCFr-e83b2ba7886ba1a41744b3f34a942ec7.jpg)

You can see the hole in the shot valance in the background which was posted much earlier in this thread.

Out comes the angle grinder with wire brush attachement!   :sad:


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: richandhazel on 26 May 2010, 00:23
Ah yes, I remember having that problem. The seal swells and it's a struggle getting it back in, it's as if it's too big.

Love the improvisation and glad that it was worth the effort :smiley:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Boots & Parts Needed)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 May 2010, 00:33
Ah yes, I remember having that problem. The seal swells and it's a struggle getting it back in, it's as if it's too big.

Love the improvisation and glad that it was worth the effort :smiley:
was a right pain, wish id thought about the improv before i got too heavy on it! anyway was worth it in the end so thanks again!  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (More Bodywork!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 May 2010, 00:46
Angleground/brushed the rot to death, then over treated with rust remover gel over and over until i was happy. got the filler out to fill any gaps made by broken off crap and tried to get it all as smooth as I could.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/osarche1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/osarche2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/osarche3.jpg)

Next will be painting and sealing... not going to be perfect but the kit covers it and hopefully it will hold up for a while.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Shopping List)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 May 2010, 11:17
So its getting to the point where I need to spend more money!  :sick: After quite a few bits and the budget is tighter than a..............................
Making a note on here for reference. Obviously i'm looking but if anyone has or know where i can source cheap then that would be great.

Here's my list of everything I can think of so far, some of which is easy, others i'm struggling:

Front twin headlight grill that takes a badge, looking for the same or nearest to what i had in the first place (alternatives considered)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Grille1.jpg)

Front Bumper

Pair of front seats, may need a drivers side rail also as current one is a recaro. minimum is a new drivers seat as original passeneger is ok, just want a pair of seats so they match (anything considered that will fit)

N/S OEM Wing any colour but doesnt have to be new, just straight.

Bonnet OEM any colour but doesnt have to be new, just straight. (not desperate)

Sidelight Bulb Holders

Battery Clamp Bar and Bolt

New Radiator (Awaiting Delivery)

Glass for cracked fog (BOSCH HALOGEN LE1476A)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Crackedfog.jpg)

Door lock pin

Brake Discs, drums, shoes and pads (easily sorted when time comes)

Wheel Bearings all round (easily sorted when time comes)

Coilovers (easily sorted when time comes)


Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2010, 20:19
Not had time to do much or post pics but a little while back I did the following:

Fitted new rad (old one was bent)
Flushed cooling system a few times. runs clean, bought some Comma g30 XStream to go in it.
Treated then flushed old oil out.  Fitted new Champion filter and filled her back up with Semi Synthetic.

Did a trial paint in Satin to see if i could get a good finish.... spent a fair while prepping it, think it will turn out nice all over fingers crossed!
Will do a proper work in progress when i do the whole car.
(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/08c6293a574e4c52b9a1e0ce8d60823a)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/64cbdb9b495a4359ac1f94c87efb8edc)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/7787978944c7407a8940ef7bd1fbaeb4)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/1104a94041aa4130b0d6f1b7009d4ca5)


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: richandhazel on 21 June 2010, 20:41
Looks good.
Any special additive for the plastic? Do you have a compressor and used two pack or cellulose?
Or was it aerosol?

Either way, looks good.

Drove mine today..........went to Farnborough and bought a 3m length of waste pipe that curiously fitted in the cabrio much better than it would have done in the mk4 :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2010, 20:50
Looks good.
Any special additive for the plastic? Do you have a compressor and used two pack or cellulose?
Or was it aerosol?

Either way, looks good.

Drove mine today..........went to Farnborough and bought a 3m length of waste pipe that curiously fitted in the cabrio much better than it would have done in the mk4 :cool:
Believe it not it was rattle cans all the way like the other recent matte and satins on here... sanded down to get all the lacquer off, then took time doing an even job of keying it followed by about 5 thin coats. no primer as i didnt take the original paint back enough to warrant it. Body kit done the same.. the purpose was to see how it stood in weather and how it looked. kit can bend without paint cracking so pretty happy with the result so far. Rain beads off OK and have found that Mer polish is the best/easiest polish to keep it nice.

Ha ha Cabby FTW.... did you have it under the roll bar and on the screen!?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: Wayne on 21 June 2010, 21:18
 :shocked: at matt black but looks ok.

All red rear lamps would look better
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: JC on 21 June 2010, 21:23
looking good,  -  i must have missed the aquirement of the rims  :huh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2010, 22:15
:shocked: at matt black but looks ok.

All red rear lamps would look better
well i did the rears a long time ago, they look rough as they are cracked so have tape on them to stop water getting in! i have another set of OEM for her... may do all red, may do same but not so dark... not sure yet.  Yeah the paint was a tough call for me, i loved the gloss when it was in good order but now i have all new panels to go up front and too many dings and faults to correct.  cant afford a full respray this year, just want to get it on the road and looking straight again.

looking good,  -  i must have missed the aquirement of the rims  :huh:
Thanks!.... that happend here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1434625#msg1434625 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1434625#msg1434625) thanks to tony_ack.  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: Lee_dub on 22 June 2010, 08:43
I can't see the pictures as im at work at the moment but I have a genuine Vag 4 lamp grill and I want a single if you want to swap just the inner part? I got hit by a deer and it smashed my single up so I had to throw this twin on for now.  What grill are you running atm mate?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 June 2010, 22:19
That a bloody good effort! The whole lot going matt?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 June 2010, 23:25
I can't see the pictures as im at work at the moment but I have a genuine Vag 4 lamp grill and I want a single if you want to swap just the inner part? I got hit by a deer and it smashed my single up so I had to throw this twin on for now.  What grill are you running atm mate?
Gutted, mines all bust up hence i need another.  does yours look like mine... looking for 5 bar style, think its the later cabby style.... if you find one you want, what would you want for yours?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 June 2010, 23:28
That a bloody good effort! The whole lot going matt?
Thanks.... yeah this was just a test to see how well it went, i'm happy with it... yep gonna do whole car when ive finished the mechanics!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: Lee_dub on 23 June 2010, 18:19
Ah no mate mines a standard tintop gti 4 lamper.  I want a 2 lamp jobbie :-(

Shame as we could of saved ourselfs a few quid there!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 June 2010, 19:20
Ah no mate mines a standard tin top gti 4 lamper.  I want a 2 lamp jobbie :-(

Shame as we could of saved ourselfs a few quid there!
yeah i know... is a shame, thanks for the idea though.. its hard to find what you want unless its a cheap looking debadged jobbie which i don't want!  Only just found what i'm after on the bay and its not far so hope i win it!  are you looking for a single lamp of the same style you have?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: Lee_dub on 23 June 2010, 19:42
yes mate literally just a 2 lamp badged standard grill.

Oh btw your painting skills look good! why are you spraying it matt black? just cos you can't afford the the proper job yet? 

I need to do my bonnet and wing but it will end up looking gash  :sick:  Ill have to pay for a proper spray
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bit of Paint/Fluid Service)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 June 2010, 20:16
yes mate literally just a 2 lamp badged standard grill.

Oh btw your painting skills look good! why are you spraying it matt black? just cos you can't afford the the proper job yet? 

I need to do my bonnet and wing but it will end up looking gash  :sick:  Ill have to pay for a proper spray
Its satin!!!  :laugh: Thanks.... yep money is something I havent got to spend on this  :sad: the paint was mint once but bad storage took its toll and with new panels too I had no choice... Good thing though is at the same time i am getting rid of every little ding and scuff she has so hopefully will be staight as feck when finished.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (some problems solved!!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 June 2010, 01:42
Sorted a couple of things out:

Managed to get to the bottom of my last gauge that wasnt working (water temp).. wrong sender connected! So now bar wiring up the front lights the full rewire has worked!.. Think my MFA is toast though.  :sad: Thanks again to those that helped when i got stuck especially rubjonny.. I owe you beers at least!  :smiley:

Think i've got myself a tidy bonnet to pick up soon and a front bumper, found the grille i want on the bay too so hopefully i'll win that!... Just need an N/S wing.

getting there..................  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (some problems solved!!!)
Post by: richandhazel on 25 June 2010, 01:56
Drove the cab into work tonight :cool: I haven't enjoyed sitting in the traffic on the M25 so much for ages!
Now looking forward to the drive home after the nightshift :smiley:

Makes it all worthwhile...............Happy days.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (some problems solved!!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 June 2010, 01:58
Drove the cab into work tonight :cool: I haven't enjoyed sitting in the traffic on the M25 so much for ages!
Now looking forward to the drive home after the nightshift :smiley:

Makes it all worthwhile...............Happy days.
Sooooo jelous, i wanna get stuck in traffic in mine..... well maybe not because all its got is a sunroof but anywhere would be better than my front drive!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 June 2010, 21:51
little update, fitted a new thermostat, found out what was wrong with the previous one, it was made in france!  wire brushed sill seams and re-painted, gave her a good clean and took some piccies how she as the mo with new rad etc....

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/79248c6c73c04273a30388607d10b1b0)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/e1ccf93ef74e478193a15612d3e42fab)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/60392a3060a94f5584fd3a685c549471)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 June 2010, 23:52
bought my coilovers yesterday.... set of HTs  :embarassed: but then quite a few of us on here have as you cannot argue about the value for money when you're on a tight budget.  I know they can be hard but its not my daily and i want it to be pretty damn stiff.  Hope they dont take too long to arrive. (from belgium).  found a full set of new top mounts on the bay and missed them... hoping they come back on as they were a bargain and obviously need to be replaced at the same time.

Dont know what kind of drop i'll manage with the current wheel/tyre combo 195/50/R15s but i'm sure i can get skinnier tyres later.

couple of other boring parts are on the car, new dipstick and guide.  Still need to find an N/S wing!  :angry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: dom on 01 July 2010, 09:58
bought my coilovers yesterday.... set of HTs  :embarassed: but then quite a few of us on here have as you cannot argue about the value for money when you're on a tight budget.  I know they can be hard but its not my daily and i want it to be pretty damn stiff.  Hope they dont take too long to arrive. (from belgium).  found a full set of new top mounts on the bay and missed them... hoping they come back on as they were a bargain and obviously need to be replaced at the same time.


I ordered mine Sunday afternoon and they were with me 9am Wed morning....pretty impressive delivery! As you said above, great value for money. Looking forward to seeing them on  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 July 2010, 12:35
bought my coilovers yesterday.... set of HTs  :embarassed: but then quite a few of us on here have as you cannot argue about the value for money when you're on a tight budget.  I know they can be hard but its not my daily and i want it to be pretty damn stiff.  Hope they dont take too long to arrive. (from belgium).  found a full set of new top mounts on the bay and missed them... hoping they come back on as they were a bargain and obviously need to be replaced at the same time.


I ordered mine Sunday afternoon and they were with me 9am Wed morning....pretty impressive delivery! As you said above, great value for money. Looking forward to seeing them on  :smiley:
yeah got a message off the ebay seller that was selling new top mounts, they're being relisted tomorrow.. all being well, i should get them the same time the collies arrive.  yeah be good to see yours unless ive missed it and they're already on!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: richandhazel on 01 July 2010, 12:45
What sort of price are looking at for the HT's?

I've been looking at these and wondering whether to bite the bullet. My rear shocks are probably going to need changing soon anyway:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIOLET-SCIROCCO-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-/220621108486?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e0af506#ht_1750wt_911 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIOLET-SCIROCCO-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-/220621108486?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e0af506#ht_1750wt_911)


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 July 2010, 12:49
What sort of price are looking at for the HT's?

I've been looking at these and wondering whether to bite the bullet. My rear shocks are probably going to need changing soon anyway:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIOLET-SCIROCCO-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-/220621108486?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e0af506#ht_1750wt_911 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIOLET-SCIROCCO-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-/220621108486?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e0af506#ht_1750wt_911)



£158 with free delivery, and the HT's are the same quality as JOM but have a max drop 120 rather than 80 which i think the Joms are.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 July 2010, 12:51
link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150446371813&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150446371813&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: richandhazel on 01 July 2010, 13:00
Thanks for the link. Yes JOM's are 80 drop so it is nice to have the extra flexibility with these.
I'll have a look on their website later and get some more info.

I'd like to get these fitted before getting the tyres for my replacement alloys, will give me a bit more freedom to chose the tyre that I want.

Excellent price, makes you wonder how they make any profit!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 July 2010, 13:38
Thanks for the link. Yes JOM's are 80 drop so it is nice to have the extra flexibility with these.
I'll have a look on their website later and get some more info.

I'd like to get these fitted before getting the tyres for my replacement alloys, will give me a bit more freedom to chose the tyre that I want.

Excellent price, makes you wonder how they make any profit!
yeah that was my plan too.  I know its mad.. not heard anything that bad about them either and they have a 3 year warranty! cabt complain... i think dom069 paid £135 for his mk3 set!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: dom on 01 July 2010, 22:17
yeah got a message off the ebay seller that was selling new top mounts, they're being relisted tomorrow.. all being well, i should get them the same time the collies arrive.  yeah be good to see yours unless ive missed it and they're already on!

Not on yet  :sad: It's pishing down outside....looks like a job for sat!

Thanks for the link. Yes JOM's are 80 drop so it is nice to have the extra flexibility with these.
I'll have a look on their website later and get some more info.

I'd like to get these fitted before getting the tyres for my replacement alloys, will give me a bit more freedom to chose the tyre that I want.

Excellent price, makes you wonder how they make any profit!
yeah that was my plan too.  I know its mad.. not heard anything that bad about them either and they have a 3 year warranty! cabt complain... i think dom069 paid £135 for his mk3 set!

Yeah I paid about that, but mine are the TA Technix which only have a 2yr warranty. Both my rear shocks are gone so seemed the perfect excuse to get coilys  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: richandhazel on 01 July 2010, 22:47
I'm trying to work out the difference between them, apart from price.

They only list 'Tuning Art Coilovers' for the Golf 1, whereas the 'TA Technix' list Golf 1 and Golf 1 cabriolet.

Doesn't seem to be any difference in spec, just colour and price. Think I might drop them an email.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 July 2010, 23:18
thy do list HTs for cabrio with a 120 mm max drop.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIO-SUSPENSION-/150446371762?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23074d73b2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK1-CABRIO-SUSPENSION-/150446371762?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23074d73b2)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: richandhazel on 09 July 2010, 19:56
bought my coilovers yesterday.... set of HTs  :embarassed: but then quite a few of us on here have as you cannot argue about the value for money when you're on a tight budget.  I know they can be hard but its not my daily and i want it to be pretty damn stiff.  Hope they dont take too long to arrive. (from belgium).  found a full set of new top mounts on the bay and missed them... hoping they come back on as they were a bargain and obviously need to be replaced at the same time.

Dont know what kind of drop i'll manage with the current wheel/tyre combo 195/50/R15s but i'm sure i can get skinnier tyres later.

couple of other boring parts are on the car, new dipstick and guide.  Still need to find an N/S wing!  :angry:

So, have the coilovers arrived yet? I'm interested to see how you find them.

Drove the cab into work tonight and although with my current set up at the front seems fine, the rear is very weak and uncomfortable.
If the kids sit in the back it is very bouncy and the rear end vertical travel is far too much.
I'm curently on standard shocks (rears probably knackered) with some lowering springs that I bought from GSF.

I'm concerned that the coilovers will be too hard a ride.............I can see me going from one extreme to another by putting them on!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 July 2010, 00:11
So, have the coilovers arrived yet? I'm interested to see how you find them.

Drove the cab into work tonight and although with my current set up at the front seems fine, the rear is very weak and uncomfortable.
If the kids sit in the back it is very bouncy and the rear end vertical travel is far too much.
I'm curently on standard shocks (rears probably knackered) with some lowering springs that I bought from GSF.

I'm concerned that the coilovers will be too hard a ride.............I can see me going from one extreme to another by putting them on!

Yes they have arrived, sorry been busing slaving on the house and work is busy at the mo so the old girl has had nothing done for weeks again!.... really peed off because the weather has been ideal for some time now to get on with it.  I have just got some new top mounts, bump stops etc for the front, currently looking for the same for the rears so if anyone knows where i can get them from at a good price???

please bear in mind that my car is off the road and has been for what... 6 years now?... my intention is to have her mint and on the road by my birthday (September)..... if i get my collies fitted I still wont be able to tell you how it feels as i cant drive it....  :sad:

From what i'm hearing from others they're not too harsh....  if you're not after a slammed look and you dont want your kids to suffer a hard setup then maybe some top adjustable shocks are better for you, a friend of mine had a set of spax on his motor and they were great, anything from rock hard to sensible...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: Snoopy on 19 July 2010, 18:43
Nice progress since the last time i looked in on the thread, Must admit im a bit embarassed i forgot to keep checking the thread for updates.  :embarassed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (couple of pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 July 2010, 20:04
Nice progress since the last time i looked in on the thread, Must admit im a bit embarassed i forgot to keep checking the thread for updates.  :embarassed:
No thats fine!.... really!...... i know you dont care!  :laugh: seriously though, nice that a mk1 owner has caught up.... i'm embarassed i've not done much for the last few weeks!... just not had time and summers not got that long left!  :sad: hit another brick wall today, She's on ramps at the moment and after a couple of days away i have found the boot full of water!  :shocked:
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 14:06
Been a while!.... done quite a bit, have a habbit of saying too much so will let the pics do most of the talking.

Replaced or serviced everything to do with the gear linkages but for now am keeping the Scirocco shifter.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears17.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears13.jpg)

PAIN IN THE ASS!!!... Felt like a lifetime and broken fingers to get this back in!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears14.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Gears7.jpg)

There's loads more pics but you get the idea....  wanna see everything  and how its done, look on MK1 owners, great guide on there, lucky for me i've done it once before on my previous mk1.

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 14:11
Finally found a straight OEM bumper for £10 (just need to sort numberplate holder out).... trial fitted with LED indicators

 :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewFront1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewFront.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 14:16
Being very patient paid off, i wanted to replace my fooked grille like for like, wasnt easy but found one in the end, OEM £11 delivered!  :smiley:

Just need to swap the badges and spots over
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewFront2.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 August 2010, 14:17
I really like this project! A classic car getting the treatment it deserves  :cool:

Almost there bud, keep it up and it should be looking great! :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 14:24
I really like this project! A classic car getting the treatment it deserves  :cool:

Almost there bud, keep it up and it should be looking great! :afro:
Cheers mate!  :smiley:

Slight fitting issue with later style cab grille!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewFront4.jpg)  :sad:

checked old one and clips had been shaved down and then bolted to slam panel in same location instead.  Have done the same to this one. wired up headlights, first time my rewiring has been put to the test for lighting!  Oh and it must have taken me an hour to put the spots in! There were no little socket clips for the my spots in the new grille, had to swap them over... wasnt easy and nearly broke them all, not designed to come out me thinks!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewFront7.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 August 2010, 14:26
checked old one and clips had been shaved down and then bolted to slam panel in same location instead.  Have done the same to this one. wired up headlights, first time my rewiring has been put to the test for lighting!

I thought you were a pro at that now?  :rolleyes: :tongue: :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots Done & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 14:43
checked old one and clips had been shaved down and then bolted to slam panel in same location instead.  Have done the same to this one. wired up headlights, first time my rewiring has been put to the test for lighting!

I thought you were a pro at that now?  :rolleyes: :tongue: :evil:
Pro, ha!... only lost my cherry to proper wiring a couple of months ago!.. although its all done, ive never had any lights wired to the new looms till now!
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Even BIGGER Update & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2010, 21:38
Hit a brick wall!.. Whilst re-wiring the car I failed to notice that the engine loom I fitted didnt have anything for the spotlights!  This was soon obvious after help from rubjonny.  cheers mate!  :smiley: also realised i'd lost my rubber caps for them.... went hunting through all the shizzle i'd stripped out and found them.. It was then I decided that the easiest way to wire the spots in without overloading the feed for High Beam was to upgrade the loom to something better as we all know the standard in a MK1 struggles even with 55w bulbs!

Left new loom in to provide the signal, cleaned up old loom to use its connectors... Here's the setup

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeadlightUpgrade3.jpg)

There is a seperate feed and relay for each headlight in case a fuse goes to ensure I still have lights, the spots share a thicker feed with their own relay

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeadlightUpgrade5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeadlightUpgrade6.jpg)

Thrown in for a test running standard bulbs but will easily cope with 80w/100w bulbs

Result!  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeadlightUpgrade.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Even BIGGER Update & PICS from p17)
Post by: Wayne on 04 August 2010, 23:43
Cracking work, I hate electrics.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Even BIGGER Update & PICS from p17)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 August 2010, 09:04
Cracking work, I hate electrics.
cheers buddy... I do to, but this was strangely therapeutic!  :shocked: Mostly i think it was because i was putting something together rather than having to locate and fix something annoying!
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 August 2010, 00:59
So a lot of stuff has been arriving these past few weeks that i need to crack on with.... Missus is letting me have a spending spree as the house is about done!  :cool:

New coilovers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Coilovers.jpg)

New Febi Bilstein Top mounts caps and bumpstops for the front
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontTopmounts.jpg)

New poly mounts for the rear
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearPolySusMounts.jpg)

New Drums, Pads, Wheel Bearings, Brake Cylinders and Handbrake Cables for the rear
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearBrakes.jpg)

Used Radiator Cowling, mine was buckled in the smash and have bent it back into shape but looks poop, gonna refurb this one as its near perfect.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RadHousing.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Wayne on 07 August 2010, 10:07
The new bumpstops will be no good for the coilovers
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 August 2010, 11:31
The new bumpstops will be no good for the coilovers
cheers for that, i did wonder... i'm sure there is a set with the collies anyway.  I can't slam it tha much as i have remembered how low the sump is on these, saw a shallow sump and pickup on the bay last week but couldnt afford it.  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 August 2010, 16:28
Nice load of work you're doing mate, I love Mk1s
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Coilover Fitting & Leak Fix - Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 04:39
Fitted my front coilovers today.  Havent got spring compressors so haven't done the rear yet and run out of time anyway.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontCoilovers2.jpg)

Had recently wire brushed (with drill) inside of the turets and undersealed.
Fitted the new top mounts and lay the collie next to the old setup, quality in its day.  Bilstein shocks and 60mm Eibach springs

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontCoilovers3.jpg)

once set to almost -80 (a guess at where i could still get the pump jack out) I sprayed everything with this

(http://washford.scene7.com/is/image/Washford/805598?$prod$)
Amazing stuff  :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontCoilovers1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontCoilovers.jpg)

Need new tyres obviously and i'm going to go lower.  Car looks out of shape as bonnet, wing, bumper and grille are not bolted and most of the kit is off.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FrontCoilovers4.jpg)


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 04:41
Nice load of work you're doing mate, I love Mk1s
Cheers mate.... Me too  :laugh: feel like i'm getting somewhere now. got rained on 3 times today though!  :angry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: adzgti3 on 08 August 2010, 11:51
its getting better all the time. keep up the good work mate!!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Snoopy on 08 August 2010, 12:28
Your making me feel guilty for not getting on with mine :smiley: :cool:

I think its a bit low :wink: I see a dented front wing on the first mid corner bump on a back road.  :tongue: :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 14:01
Your making me feel guilty for not getting on with mine :smiley: :cool:

I think its a bit low :wink: I see a dented front wing on the first mid corner bump on a back road.  :tongue: :grin: :wink:
nooo dont say that!  :laugh: When she's on the road i'm going to be driving like miss daisy is in the back for a while to make sure all is well!... ha.. you've got no excuse, you've got a garage!... what have you got to do to yours!?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 14:12
Also last night i managed to trace my boot leak! was a broken lens where sombody had reveresed into the car when stored.  I had another set of OEMs to replace the ones i smoked.  put them on and all good.  Also after the rewire i had a disco on the same side, you know , when the indicators and lights are on, everything kinda does a dull flash together on that side! turned out to be a loose connection.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BootLeak-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearLights.jpg)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 14:31
its getting better all the time. keep up the good work mate!!  :cool:
Thanks.... Nearly all the big jobs done now.... not got long till my deadline!... on the road by 21st September!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Wayne on 08 August 2010, 18:31
Looks loads better on those rear lights
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Coilovers Fitted - Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 22:42
Looks loads better on those rear lights
Yeah i think so too, but will eventually do something a little different with the lights... a little experimental!!!

Ok, so fitted the rear collies, i found it more of a pain than the front, getting the old ones out was nowhere near as easy as getting the new ones in!  all mounts have had a smidge of LM grease on them to help protect the turrets (since they are still mint) and to avoid any squeeky noises appearing)

Taking short cuts!  :sad: havent given the inner arches the same TLC as I did the front as I am trying to get it road worthy quickly now... going to have to do the attention to detail stuff after i've MOT'd it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers4.jpg)

Nicely mounted with pollys  :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers3.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Coilovers Fitted - Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 August 2010, 22:47
Couple of shots of the car...

The rears are fully wound all the way up, they are as high as they will go and the car looks slightly lower than before... confused???

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearCoilovers8.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Snoopy on 08 August 2010, 22:48
.. you've got no excuse, you've got a garage!... what have you got to do to yours!?
I have 2 garages so i have double the non excuse  :grin:
To do? Back panel, full respay as not happy with it as i can see the repair and ive never been 100% happy with the re-spray it got, new plastic arches, spolier and bumpers. Maybe even replace the front panel as its never looked straight since i bought the car and its always bugged me, New bottom arms and re-bush everything all round, new brakes, fit the new oem suspension i have had sitting about a while. (It has jamex on it and i find it shakes the shell to bits) Set the injection system up right, fix the MFA mpg thats gone faulty, and many other bits and peaces. The golfs on the list after i re-assemble one of my other projects so i cna get the mk1 in that garage.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 August 2010, 09:02
.. you've got no excuse, you've got a garage!... what have you got to do to yours!?
I have 2 garages so i have double the non excuse  :grin:
To do? Back panel, full respay as not happy with it as i can see the repair and ive never been 100% happy with the re-spray it got, new plastic arches, spolier and bumpers. Maybe even replace the front panel as its never looked straight since i bought the car and its always bugged me, New bottom arms and re-bush everything all round, new brakes, fit the new oem suspension i have had sitting about a while. (It has jamex on it and i find it shakes the shell to bits) Set the injection system up right, fix the MFA mpg thats gone faulty, and many other bits and peaces. The golfs on the list after i re-assemble one of my other projects so i cna get the mk1 in that garage.
What repair was that then?... back panel, is it the lower half thats gone at the corners?, mines shot in both corners, have a replacement that I need to get done but I can't weld.  I'll be intrested to see how much mine shakes me to bits compared to the Bilstein/Eibachs... they weren't too bad. i'm guessing your other project isnt a dub then?
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2010, 13:38
Have to start getting organised so for my benifit made the following lists.... If anyone can help source anything i'm missing though, that would be great!  :smiley:

To Source

All wiring looms (Engine, Interior/Dash, Lights)

Bonnet
Front Bumper
N/S Wing
Front Indicators
Front side light bulb holders
Headlight bulb retaining clip
Rear Lights
Front Seats
Gear Linkage Kit
MK2 16v 256mm Vented Grooved/Drilled Discs
MK2 16v Front Brake Pads
New rear drums & Shoes
New Handbrake cables
Wheel bearings x4
15" BBS RA (Sportlines) x4
Late MK1 cabby Twin light Grille
Battery
Coil
Coilovers
Front Suspension Top Mounts
Rear Suspension Top Mounts
New Fuel Filter
Door Lock Pin
Headlight Bulbs
Spotlight Bulbs
Rear Twin Filament Bulbs
Windscreen Scuttle Repair Panel (hopfully picking one up on Thursday!)
Windscreen Seal
Window Winders
Twin Tone Horns
Front Wipers


To Do

Strip out interior
Remove all wiring
Paint engine bay
Strip and paint cam cover and cam belt cover
Remove BBS body kit
Full Rust Hunt and repair (in progress)
Strip inner wings, paint/waxoyl (fronts done)
Strip Sills and Seams Paint/Waxoyl (in progress)
Rewire car
Make and fit high power headlight/spots loom with relays
Fix Fuel gauge sender
Fault find MFA and fix if possible
No instrument cluster lights, fix
Remove and replace all gear linkages (done but needs to be aligned!)
Replace radiator
Clean out cooling system, fill with X Stream G30
Multiple engine flushes, new oil filter and fill with semi-synthetic
Fit later style cabby grille
Fit new bumper
Fit new 10 LED front indicators
Fit horns
Refurb wheels
Fit new tyres
Fit new wheels
Remove braking system
Replace rear drums pads and wheel bearings
Service Corrado Front Callipers
Replace front discs vented drilled/grooved 256mm and pads
Fix boot leak
Replace rear lights
Fit coilovers
Prep and paint and interior
Sound proof interior
Wash carpets and refit
Fit Seats
Fit window winders
Fit Front Wipers
Remove windscreen
Repair leak behind window rubber with new scuttle panel
Prep and paint BBS body kit (Satin Black)
Prep and paint body and panels (Satin Black)

Theres bound to be more... I need to get the vitals done and MOT'd by 21st September!!!  :embarassed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: Wayne on 11 August 2010, 00:00
Good luck with getting it finished
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2010, 00:01
Good luck with getting it finished
Is that sarcasm!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: Wayne on 11 August 2010, 00:02
Good luck with getting it finished
Is that sarcasm!  :laugh:

Nope  :smiley: if you were closer I would help.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2010, 00:04
Good luck with getting it finished
Is that sarcasm!  :laugh:

Nope  :smiley: if you were closer I would help.
Aww thanks!.... could do with it!.. i'll go get a trailer.  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2010, 23:49
So I moved the car tonight and noticed it looked a bit on the pi55....  gave the car a bounce in each corner and noticed the front was perfect and the rear was bouncy as fook!.... turns out that the lack of weight and drop at the rear means she's still resting on the helper springs, theres an inch to go before they will compress fully!!!, i have no choice to drop it quite a bit more... not sure if thats good or bad as i was only planning to go a little lower for now.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: dom on 12 August 2010, 12:43
Bloody hell, i've been on holiday for a week and look what's happened  :shocked:

Great progress, keep the updates coming :afro:

Nothing like a fast approaching deadline to give you a kick up the arse  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 August 2010, 13:11
Bloody hell, i've been on holiday for a week and look what's happened  :shocked:

Great progress, keep the updates coming :afro:

Nothing like a fast approaching deadline to give you a kick up the arse  :grin:
cheers, well i hadnt done anything in ages so thought id better start pushing!.... run out of money though for this month!  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: Malty on 16 August 2010, 12:11
Alright Shuan,

So ive finally dragged myself on here! the cars looking good! saying that it looks better in real life :)


Malty
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 August 2010, 23:44
Alright Shuan,
So ive finally dragged myself on here! the cars looking good! saying that it looks better in real life :)
Malty
  Easy geeza..... bout bloody time!  :laugh: Get posting!.... best place for ya!  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: Snoopy on 17 August 2010, 21:22
back panel, is it the lower half thats gone at the corners?, mines shot in both corners, have a replacement that I need to get done but I can't weld.  I'll be intrested to see how much mine shakes me to bits compared to the Bilstein/Eibachs... they weren't too bad. i'm guessing your other project isnt a dub then?
Yes in the corners i have a full rear panel so will use it. Other project theres 3  :grin: (2 are my dads i need to finish for him as his health is not good anymore and i feel like i should do them for him for all the help in the past) Mines a 65 mini.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: Mr Blue on 17 August 2010, 21:28
that list is getting short :tongue:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2010, 23:17
that list is getting short :tongue:
  :laugh: you taking the piddle!

well, i'm getting there, unless i have to add more to it!... 1 month to go till its supposed to be finished!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Lots of stuff to fit! Pics)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2010, 23:35
back panel, is it the lower half thats gone at the corners?, mines shot in both corners, have a replacement that I need to get done but I can't weld.  I'll be intrested to see how much mine shakes me to bits compared to the Bilstein/Eibachs... they weren't too bad. i'm guessing your other project isnt a dub then?
Yes in the corners i have a full rear panel so will use it. Other project theres 3  :grin: (2 are my dads i need to finish for him as his health is not good anymore and i feel like i should do them for him for all the help in the past) Mines a 65 mini.
OK, well its understandable that you dont have a great deal of time for the golf then..... 65 mini, cool... i miss the one my missus had that i drove more than she did, was only an 85 1000 but a right giggle though!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2010, 23:40
Well i hit a stroke of luck, the dude that i bought my £10 bumper from was kind enough to cut this off his breaker for me:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Scuttle.jpg)

dont need all of it, just a bit for the inch of crisps behind the windscreen rubber... circled area is the problem area on mine... he gave me more than enough to play with for another tidy some of......... £10!  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2010, 18:15
not that interesting but I just won a brand new front bumper for £8.50!

Thats 3 ive bought now!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: jmsheahan on 20 August 2010, 20:48
good work mate, looking forward to more updates.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 August 2010, 19:16
good work mate, looking forward to more updates.
cheers mate... yeah proper updates have been a bit thin but have booked a week off work soon, so loads gonna be done.. or should i say it will get finished!!!!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: Snoopy on 21 August 2010, 19:44
not that interesting but I just won a brand new front bumper for £8.50!

Thats 3 ive bough now!  :grin:
Im not jealous honoust :tongue:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (THE BIG LISTS)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2010, 10:18
not that interesting but I just won a brand new front bumper for £8.50!

Thats 3 ive bough now!  :grin:
Im not jealous honoust :tongue:
total fluke, wasn't even looking for one as the one i've just fitted isnt bad.  could do with a run of good luck now though after how this all started!
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2010, 12:15
Just ordered the following in time for my week booked off work!:

256mm Mintex MK2 16v discs and pads

(http://www.performance-cafe.com/images/brkkit1.jpg)

2x New Raceland GTBs with new rails and gliders.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/GTB.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: cняis on 22 August 2010, 22:22
pics of the seats fitted ASAP!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 August 2010, 00:39
pics of the seats fitted ASAP!  :grin:
Better get the carpets ready now then eh!  I'll be wanting to get the seats straight in as at the moment its empty in there bar the dash!

just bought this as i have now found that mine is leaking!

(http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/images/HeatValve.JPG)

£7.50 delivered, Can you guess what it is?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: archie837 on 23 August 2010, 08:36
Colonic Irrigator?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 August 2010, 09:24
Colonic Irrigator?
Spot on!


ermmm no.  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: richandhazel on 23 August 2010, 10:22
Easy...........heater valve :wink:
Where did you get it from? The one in the Polo doesn't shut off fully and allows coolant to flow through the matrix even on full cold!

All looking good. I'd love to be using mine more but it hasn't exactly been roof down weather lately :sad:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 August 2010, 10:45
Easy...........heater valve :wink:
Where did you get it from? The one in the Polo doesn't shut off fully and allows coolant to flow through the matrix even on full cold!

All looking good. I'd love to be using mine more but it hasn't exactly been roof down weather lately :sad:


Correct!!!!... well at least you can use yours, i still cant...

Heater valve is leaking through leaver, valve seals obviously gone, bit of a pain as ive just done all the cooling system!... Replacement is a febi/bilstein so should be good, was only a couple of £ more than a used one and cheper than Crazy's...

CLICK ME (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK1-Heater-Valve-BRAND-NEW-/400144935547?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: rcsammy on 05 September 2010, 23:10
Just read this whole thread :p hows it coming along? MOT soon hehe

Cant believe that wiring! and i thought wiring my headunit up was a nightmare  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats and Brakes)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 September 2010, 21:02
Just read this whole thread :p hows it coming along? MOT soon hehe

Cant believe that wiring! and i thought wiring my headunit up was a nightmare  :grin:
Bloomin eck, you had a few pages to catch up on then, fair play!.... Wiring in this car was fun :shocked:  Stating from scratch seemed like the best option in the end! Yeah i'm hoping to get the rest of the big stuff done this week, get it ready for MOT then concentrate on detail when its driveable... been on it all day today, gonna post some stuff up a bit later!
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 10:41
Ok, so have had a week off work to try and get as much done to the car as poss (rained quite a bit!  :angry: ).. gonna post whats been going on.

Seats arrived....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Seatsarrived.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatRail.jpg)

Heres one next to my old Drivers side heated Recaro

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Seatsarrived1.jpg)



it had to go, it was fooked and when the heat was on it smelt bad  :laugh:

Carpets aren't in yet but wanted to see how at least one of them was like fitted.  was a pain to get them setup right with the new brackets...  on the shortest setup i think the seats are still too high, i'm pretty tall and with these in, my head only just clears the roof!.. may have to get something welded in at a later date, i'll post a pick of one fitted later as i havent got one.

(more coming very shortly)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 10:46
Wasnt happy with the paint on the new front panel, so stripped it off and repainted it!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/frontpanel.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/frontpanel1.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 September 2010, 10:52
I'm liking this, one of my fav Mk1!!  :cool:

Keep the updates coming!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 11:07
I'm liking this, one of my fav Mk1!!  :cool:

Keep the updates coming!!  :smiley:
Such a nice thing to say, cheers dude!.... just writing up the rest now!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Rhyso on 10 September 2010, 11:20
I'm liking this, one of my fav Mk1!!  :cool:

Keep the updates coming!!  :smiley:

Echo this  :smiley:  Always good to see someone getting their hands dirty and putting things right  :smiley:
 
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 September 2010, 11:27
I'm liking this, one of my fav Mk1!!  :cool:

Keep the updates coming!!  :smiley:
Such a nice thing to say, cheers dude!.... just writing up the rest now!

It's the truth, i think it's also because i understand the history and i've seen it develop from a smashed wreck to pure awesomeness!!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 10 September 2010, 11:29
Yes mate. Those seats look sweet and nice job on the front panel  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: jmsheahan on 10 September 2010, 11:31
Seats look great!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 10 September 2010, 11:37


It's the truth, i think it's also because i understand the history and i've seen it develop from a smashed wreck to pure awesomeness!!  :cool:

Likewise, keep them coming :smiley:
Wish the weather would allow me to use mine more!

Still on target for your MOT?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 11:44
I'm liking this, one of my fav Mk1!!  :cool:

Keep the updates coming!!  :smiley:

Echo this  :smiley:  Always good to see someone getting their hands dirty and putting things right  :smiley:
 
 
Cheers!... I owe it to the car and i feel good about it!

It's the truth, i think it's also because i understand the history and i've seen it develop from a smashed wreck to pure awesomeness!!  :cool:


Cheers mate! Ha, it's getting there slowly!  i wish i didnt have to go through all this but i keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end!

Yes mate. Those seats look sweet and nice job on the front panel  :cool:

Yeah, they just seem a little high with the rails they came with.. i'll sort it later...  ha just got the rest of the car to paint yet! Satin black... thats gonna have to be after MOT though now, the race is on!

Seats look great!

Yeah they're not bad for the money!


Likewise, keep them coming :smiley:
Wish the weather would allow me to use mine more!

Still on target for your MOT?

Only reason i'm not doing stuff now is because its raining and its my last day off!!!! will be back out there soon after ive posted more stuff! Um, kind of... was aiming for my birthday 21st Sept but looks more like end of the month now as i need more money and still got a few bits to do!





Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 11:47
Its a right b!tch when you work like this, You cant see the rest of the stuff behind the car and when it rains you have to cover the car and pack everything away FAST!  happened a few times this week!  (i bet Dan and his wagon know what thats like!)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Chaos.jpg)

As posted earlier when i first fitted the coilovers i was unhappy with the rear, i couldnt get a decent ride height without problems!  The main one was with the little amount of weight on the rear, a low ride height would end up with the cars weight resting on the helper springs which made the car bouncy as fook.. Also i just chucked them on without doing the airlock thing you're supposed to do to the dampers before fitting! And in the panic to get her on the road i started taking short cuts and didn't service the inner arches like i did the front and still hadn't taken off the last part of the body kit covering the N/S arche. Off it all came!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch13.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch8.jpg)

found some rust too!   :angry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch3.jpg)

It was just the lip that was dodgy and the kit covers it... not the point though as the kit screws to the lip and I need it to be strong and for the rust not to spread.  ground all the sh*t off, treated the rust 5 times until all i could see was clean metal and had to resort to epoxy metal to fill up the gaps.  will do for now, be ok once sanded down and painted but will be keeping an eye on it, new metal welded in soon me thinks.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch7.jpg)

Also scrubbed the inner arches to death!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch9.jpg)

Got the old black stuff out to keep them nice!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsrarch11.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 11:55
PS... starting to feel the love on here now... thanks, it helps keep me going!

Took the rear coilovers to bits, removed the helper springs so i could wind them up without affecting the height but make the car sit on the proper springs!... its loads better now and when jacked up the spring is still under tension..  :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Colliehelpers.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Colliehelpers1.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 September 2010, 12:08
MORE UPDATES!!! or GTFO!!....
....
...
..
.
and do some more work and get us more updates!  :grin:

Great work so far mate, really coming together now  :cool:

What's left on your evergrowing list?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 12:15
MORE UPDATES!!! or GTFO!!....
....
...
..
.
and do some more work and get us more updates!  :grin:

Great work so far mate, really coming together now  :cool:

What's left on your evergrowing list?
It's clearing up outside, will be back out there shortly!  Quite a bit to do, will repost my list later on once ive figured out whats left... another update coming in 1 minute!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 12:17
Took the rear brakes to bits... were mint and working perfectly so even though i have replacements for everything i have left them for now, just changed the wheel bearings on both sides just for peace of mind as its been stood for so long!...

The fronts were OK too with only a small lip on the discs and the pads were still really thick.. wasnt happy about the corrosion though and again I had bought replacements for everything so thought i may as well change it all.  I made an error though, because of the hybrid setup i had taken the pads out on one side to make sure i bought the right ones (it has been 6 years!).  forgot about it and had pressed the brake pedal recently, piston on that side was up against the disc!.. doh!..  opened the bleed nipple for it and pushed it back in with a G clamp, pushed it in and pumped it back out a few times (painfully slow) to make sure it was ok, reapeted this on both sides, pistons are mint!...  Cleaned up the calipers, bled the entire system and fitted new wheel bearings, discs and pads.

Old Grooved 256mm disc
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewDiscs1.jpg)

New Vented, Drilled and grooved MK2 16v discs/pads with a Corrado G60 Caliper clinging on to it!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewDiscs3.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: dom on 10 September 2010, 13:21
Wow! Thats some progress you've made this week! I bet you can't wait to get back behind the wheel again! :smiley:

With the coilovers, in theory will removing the rear helper springs improve the ride?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 13:42
Wow! Thats some progress you've made this week! I bet you can't wait to get back behind the wheel again! :smiley:

With the coilovers, in theory will removing the rear helper springs improve the ride?
Thanks.... I wanna do more today but it keeps fecking raining!...  No i cant wait, i'm gonna have to bite the bullet soon, finish up and see if the MOT station laugh at me or not! otherwise this could go on forever! its a second car these days but i cant let it sit any longer!.. I'll have to worry about it looking pretty later!

As far as helper springs go the answer is no unless you have the same problem as me.  In theory the helper springs should be fully compressed with the weight of the car, this means all the work will be done by the main springs and they should only expand when the car is jacked up.  My problem was that with the ride height i wanted (which isnt actually that low) the helpers springs were not fully compressed which meant the rear was bouncing around on skinnier springs when it shouldnt be.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 September 2010, 13:53
What's the milage on this then seeing as it's been locked away for 6 years!!  :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 14:02
What's the milage on this then seeing as it's been locked away for 6 years!!  :shocked:
Exactly 130k.... sounds bad but its not really, she's getting on for 28 years old and that works out at what.... 4.5k a year?  Its a stage 3 RLR engine and could do with a bit of head work one day to make it sweet but there's no smoke and seems to run fine.. well, she needs a tune up..  don't think all the horses are there.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 14:10
Oh and this old girl got to 193k before the gearbox gave in..  :laugh:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/AlpineWeb.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Malz0r on 10 September 2010, 14:15
What you Doing with the old recaro seats?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 14:21
Because the car was used for competition in its heyday it only had the one for the driver... i binned it!  :sad:  probably stupid i know but it wasnt in the best of condition as it was over 20 years old.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Malz0r on 10 September 2010, 14:23
Ah shame im always after seats haha i good re furb and it would have been worth something :)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 14:26
Ah shame im always after seats haha i good re furb and it would have been worth something :)
yeah i know, if i had a pair i would of kept them... i dont know why i didnt stick it on ebay with the the recaro rail for 99p, might of got something for it.  not the only stupid thing ive done though, the worst was i had a mint set of original seats for it when i first bought it... never got round to putting them in and after the smash i was hard up so sold them.  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Malz0r on 10 September 2010, 14:28
Always a shame but im sure something will turn up! i got my last set of full recaros from the scrap yard!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: rcsammy on 10 September 2010, 14:35
Looking good, surely it wont need much else doing to pass MOT?
everything you have done looks mint condition
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 14:41
Looking good, surely it wont need much else doing to pass MOT?
everything you have done looks mint condition
Thanks mate, you're probably right.... I think the desperate MOT things now are 2 tyres and the steering rack gaitor which has been melted by the four branch!...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 10 September 2010, 15:06
Quote
steering rack gaitor which has been melted by the four branch!...

That sounds familiar :wink:


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 15:41
A little addition to the big update, finally found a genuine GTI wing thats in good enough condition to make mint again.  wasnt going to settle for a pattern panel and theres been some right nasty over priced sh*t around.  at inters a guy wanted £45 for rust.. got this for 20.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing.jpg)

bit of a gamble as the ebay pics showed nothing but was worded honestly. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing3.jpg)

just had quick rub down and a couple of coats of rust treatment to see what the crack was.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing4.jpg)

Its a bit pitted in the corner and has a minor dent so its gonna need a bit of work.  the inside is mint so i think it will do the job when i'm done with it. 

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Mr Blue on 10 September 2010, 17:46
looking good mate. MK1 wings are hard to find at the right price!

Glad you went for a genuine part. Pattern pannels can be spotted a mile off :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 18:04
looking good mate. MK1 wings are hard to find at the right price!

Glad you went for a genuine part. Pattern pannels can be spotted a mile off :laugh:
exactly!.... i decided from day one i was going to stick with dub panels, have a better bonnet too but thats red at the mo.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 22:16
So i have struggled for ages to find the glass for my BOSCH Valance mounted fogs...units are rare as fook but work really well poking through the BBS kit.. I need to fix them becuase the kit was cut for them.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Crackedfog.jpg)

glass was cracked from the smash... been looking everywhere and everytime i find something similar, the numbers just dont match and they're slightly different!  After a year of looking a boxed pair of units that had been unopened for like 20 years turned up but I couldn't justify the price!

Would you adam and eve it!?

The same glass is used on the fogs for these!!!

(http://www.parkers.co.uk/imagecache/file/300/archive/Vauxhall/Frontera/FE_02.jpg)

Got one of the bay for £14 delivered
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Neo Badness on 10 September 2010, 22:27
 :laugh:

That's awesome re. fog lights.

Good job so far, keep it up at this pace and it'll MOT'd in no time. :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 23:59
:laugh:

That's awesome re. fog lights.

Good job so far, keep it up at this pace and it'll MOT'd in no time. :cool:
Cheers... lets hope so eh.  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: tdi_blu on 11 September 2010, 08:53
Wing looks to be in good condition and I agree genuine body parts are way better.Great work mate this is a lovely mk1 be good to see it at a show when its all done  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 September 2010, 16:49
Wing looks to be in good condition and I agree genuine body parts are way better.Great work mate this is a lovely mk1 be good to see it at a show when its all done  :smiley:
Cheers bud.... yeah i would love to take it to a show!!!! not quite show material yet though, bit of a way to go!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Dmonday on 11 September 2010, 18:04
Its a right b!tch when you work like this, You cant see the rest of the stuff behind the car and when it rains you have to cover the car and pack everything away FAST!  happened a few times this week!  (i bet Dan and his wagon know what thats like!)

Haha! tell me about it :D! haven't read this in a few weeks man as i've been pretty busy with the conversion but looks like you've made some awsome progress dude :) looking good ;)

Dan
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 September 2010, 19:27
Its a right b!tch when you work like this, You cant see the rest of the stuff behind the car and when it rains you have to cover the car and pack everything away FAST!  happened a few times this week!  (i bet Dan and his wagon know what thats like!)

Haha! tell me about it :D! haven't read this in a few weeks man as i've been pretty busy with the conversion but looks like you've made some awsome progress dude :) looking good ;)

Dan
Cheers mate, i knew you would understand!.. but hey, we still get it done somehow!  Feel like i'm getting somewhere now.. just looking forward to the point where i can do fun non-essential stuff!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 September 2010, 19:34
Boooo, sun was out all day and had other sh*t to do....  :sad:  Just managed to get an hour or so in so attacked the rear valance with Plan B.. I have a repair panel to replace the lot but since its only got a couple of holes in it and its still structurally sound, i rubbed it down, treated and filled the bad bits, 3 in total, keyed it and painted... it'll do for now.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearValance.jpg)


Of course it had to rain just before the paint was properly dry!  May have to re-do it tomorrow!!  :angry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearValance1.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: jmsheahan on 11 September 2010, 19:53
Good work mate  :smiley:

Can you not get yourself a cheap gazebo or something just to shield ya a little bit? Feel your pain though - I'm praying for good weather tomorrow  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 September 2010, 20:28
Good work mate  :smiley:

Can you not get yourself a cheap gazebo or something just to shield ya a little bit? Feel your pain though - I'm praying for good weather tomorrow  :lipsrsealed:
Cheers, ha ha yeah, if you look earlier in the thread when i was rewiring i had one!.. was up for a few weeks and the weather got better, had fixed any leaks in the car plus the missus started getting annoyed with it making the place look untidy!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 September 2010, 20:13
Guess what I had to do again today!!!!!!!  :angry:  Rain had fooked it, pits in the paint from water droplets and the paint had gone gooey!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearValanceTake2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RearValanceTake21.jpg)

Also smoothed out the dents and inperfections in the new wing ready for painting...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewWingsmooth1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewWingsmooth2.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 12:55
Nice work on the wing.......very time consuming. What do you use to treat the corrosion?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 14:21
Nice work on the wing.......very time consuming. What do you use to treat the corrosion?

What only good work on the wing!  :laugh:

I use this in the green gel form, have done for years now with no bad after effects as long as its done properly.
(http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_Detail/_97516_194772.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 14:39
Quote
What only good work on the wing!  :laugh:



Of course not :shocked: You're doing very well with the whole car. I can't wait to see this in the flesh once again :smiley:

The forecast was dry for last night so I took the mk1 into work. So different to driving the TDI.......and a lot more fun dare I say. Driving back this morning in the dark I noticed that only one of the dials lights seems to be working on the rev counter side! Couldn't see the speedometer at all :undecided:
Also, its not often I drive it with the hood up and noticed that the rear LH speaker isn't working! It's usually covered by the hood so I don't hear it!



Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 14:44
Quote Fail?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 15:37
Quote unfailed :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: Neo Badness on 13 September 2010, 20:26
Nice work on the wing.......very time consuming. What do you use to treat the corrosion?

What only good work on the wing!  :laugh:

I use this in the green gel form, have done for years now with no bad after effects as long as its done properly.
(http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_Detail/_97516_194772.jpg)

Keep working it in every twenty mins for three hours, if it's not worked then repeat :rolleyes: was using this the other day I hate it.


Mk1 is looking good though.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 22:39
Of course not :shocked: You're doing very well with the whole car. I can't wait to see this in the flesh once again :smiley:

The forecast was dry for last night so I took the mk1 into work. So different to driving the TDI.......and a lot more fun dare I say. Driving back this morning in the dark I noticed that only one of the dials lights seems to be working on the rev counter side! Couldn't see the speedometer at all :undecided:
Also, its not often I drive it with the hood up and noticed that the rear LH speaker isn't working! It's usually covered by the hood so I don't hear it!
Thanks, I was only kidding.. I cant wait till its showable.. never got the chance when it was mint, didnt you see it 3 quarters polished to death and one corner dead on the back of a truck?  :sad:  i should have kept my white one!  You guys were great though, shame i havent seen anybody since, that should change next summer! fingers crossed..

ah it will only be a bulb, get yourself some 509t LEDs and you wont have to worry about it again.  :smiley:  ha ha.. i'm guessing your rear speakers are cut into the shelf then...  ever thought about putting them in a spare set of rear cards?

Keep working it in every twenty mins for three hours, if it's not worked then repeat :rolleyes: was using this the other day I hate it.


Mk1 is looking good though.
Yeah its a bit methodical but have found it reliable, although i have made the mistake of forgetting about it and it turns into that brown crud thats as hard to get off as rust is!.... do you recommend something better?

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 22:50
Are the 509t LED's a straight swap? i.e do they fit into the original receptacles?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 22:55
Are the 509t LED's a straight swap? i.e do they fit into the original receptacles?
Straight swap mate and cheap as chips...

(http://www.dav-electronics.com/DAVCart/images/509t.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 23:14
Is that 'av-electronics' that you get them from? I tried Googling it but couldn't find the website.
Also tried looking in Maplins Electronics and they don't seem to recognise them :undecided:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 23:19
Not to worry, just found this:-
http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Neon_LED_Lighting/Dashboard_LED_Bulbs/dashboard_led_bulbs.html (http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Neon_LED_Lighting/Dashboard_LED_Bulbs/dashboard_led_bulbs.html)

Thanks for the heads up for using LED's :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 23:31
Not to worry, just found this:-
http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Neon_LED_Lighting/Dashboard_LED_Bulbs/dashboard_led_bulbs.html (http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Neon_LED_Lighting/Dashboard_LED_Bulbs/dashboard_led_bulbs.html)

Thanks for the heads up for using LED's :smiley:
no worries,  yeah that'll do ya... bit cheaper than the bay too.  make sure you get white as other colours dont agree with the green filters in the clocks.  not done it to this car yet but had them in my white one, also sourced the equivalent for the heater controls and other switches... cant remember what they are off the top of my head but it made them all so much clearer and of course they never blew.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 September 2010, 23:37
Just ordered 20 white ones, £13.90 delivered :smiley:

Whilst I'm in there I shall replace the LCD for the MAF. The one in there now has 'leaked' and is only half viewable. It just so happens that I have a spare :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 September 2010, 23:41
Just ordered 20 white ones, £13.90 delivered :smiley:

Whilst I'm in there I shall replace the LCD for the MAF. The one in there now has 'leaked' and is only half viewable. It just so happens that I have a spare :smiley:
20?, I think 10 would easily cover it.  .. grr dont mention MAF to me, mine only shows the clock since i got her running again.  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 14 September 2010, 07:25
Mmm, I need to grab some white LED's like that. Pics! :D
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 September 2010, 09:17
Mmm, I need to grab some white LED's like that. Pics! :D
Same for you I believe, 509t mate.  Pics????
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 14 September 2010, 10:22
Just ordered 20 white ones, £13.90 delivered :smiley:

Whilst I'm in there I shall replace the LCD for the MAF. The one in there now has 'leaked' and is only half viewable. It just so happens that I have a spare :smiley:
20?, I think 10 would easily cover it.  .. grr dont mention MAF to me, mine only shows the clock since i got her running again.  :sad:

I went for 20 as the Polo needs them too, after which I hope to have a few spare.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 14 September 2010, 11:44
I need a few different ones for my dash. I'm thinking do it different and add in some more so its brighter. We'll see.

Sorry I meant pics when you get them and they're fitted.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: richandhazel on 14 September 2010, 11:49
I need a few different ones for my dash. I'm thinking do it different and add in some more so its brighter. We'll see.

Sorry I meant pics when you get them and they're fitted.

Yep, good idea, I'll do some before and after pics :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Mahoosive Update Time)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 September 2010, 11:50
I need a few different ones for my dash. I'm thinking do it different and add in some more so its brighter. We'll see.

Sorry I meant pics when you get them and they're fitted.
Well ive not planned to do them yet. was advising Rich.  it'll be something i'll do when the cars on the road..  Yeah I have added more than starard beforein my old previous mk1, had some extra drilled in the top of the cluster shining red on to the front of the dials so i didnt have to mess about with the green filters.  all depends on what look you're after.
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Whats Left)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 September 2010, 00:08
For my benefit really, :smiley:

Just bought:
2x Admiral 712s 195/45/R15
Aero Wipers
MK3 Golf Shift Weight
Exhaust Hangers

Desperate stuff left to buy for the MOT is a washer jet and pipework, a horn, headlight bulb retaining clip (HELP!), sidelight bulb holders and a couple of bulbs! i think thats it!

To Source
Air Filter
All wiring looms (Engine, Interior/Dash, Lights)
Rear Light cluster
Bonnet
Front Bumper
N/S Wing
Front Indicators
Front side light bulb holders
Headlight bulb retaining clip
Rear Lights
Front Seats
Gear Linkage Kit
MK2 16v 256mm Vented Grooved/Drilled Discs
MK2 16v Front Brake Pads
New rear drums & Shoes
New Handbrake cables
Wheel bearings x4
Exhaust Hangers
15" BBS RA (Sportlines) x4
Late MK1 cabby Twin light Grille
Battery
Coil
Coilovers
Front Suspension Top Mounts
Rear Suspension Top Mounts
New Fuel Filter
Door Lock Pin
Headlight Bulbs
Spotlight Bulbs
Rear Twin Filament Bulbs
Windscreen Scuttle Repair Panel
Windscreen Seal
Windscreen Wipers
Window Winders
Twin Tone Horns
Front Wipers
2x 195/45/r15 tyres
Shift Weight
Windscreen Washer Jet
Washer Jet pipe
Heater Matrix Valve



To Do

Strip out interior
Remove all wiring
Paint engine bay
Strip and paint cam cover and cam belt cover
Remove BBS body kit
Full Rust Hunt and repair (in progress)
Strip inner wings, paint/waxoyl (fronts done)
Strip Sills and Seams Paint/Waxoyl (in progress)
Rewire car
Make and fit high power headlight/spots loom with relays
Fix Fuel gauge sender
Fault find MFA and fix if possible
No instrument cluster lights, fix
Remove and replace all gear linkages
Fit shift weight
Replace radiator
Clean out cooling system, fill with X Stream G30
Multiple engine flushes, new oil filter and fill with semi-synthetic
Fit later style cabby grille
Fit new bumper
Fit new 10 LED front indicators
Fit horns
Refurb wheels
Fit new tyres
Fit new wheels
Replace rear drums pads and wheel bearings Bearings done, brakes postponed
Service Corrado Front Callipers
Replace front discs vented drilled/grooved 256mm and pads
Fix boot leak
Replace rear lights
Fit coilovers
Fit rear lights
Prep and paint and interior
Sound proof interior
Wash carpets and refit
Fit Seats
Fit window winders
Fit Front Wipers
Remove windscreen
Repair leak behind window rubber with new scuttle panel and seal
Refurbish new wing
Prep and paint BBS body kit (Satin Black)
Prep and paint body and panels (Satin Black)
Refit BBS body kit
Seal Exhaust and replace hangers
Camber and wheel alignment etc
Engine Tune!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Whats Left)
Post by: dom on 15 September 2010, 17:29
Thats one hell of a list  :shocked:

At least the majority of it is done :afro: :smiley:

Do you have a date for the MOT yet??
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Whats Left)
Post by: rcsammy on 15 September 2010, 17:32
its gonna be like a brand new car by the time your done.... well better than new infact
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Whats Left)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 September 2010, 21:09
Thats one hell of a list  :shocked:

At least the majority of it is done :afro: :smiley:

Do you have a date for the MOT yet??
Yeah I posted a list a while back, its grown a little recently and i think theres a little more, done lots of little jobs but thought it would be a bit sad listing all of it!

Yeah ive managed to cross quite a bit off now.. just hope nothing else pops up!..
It was supposed to be road going by my birthday which is next week!  :laugh:
Run out of cash so need to wait till pay day, all being well i will be booking it at the end of the month!............

....and then get laughed at as everything thats not listed here is fooked!  :laugh:

its gonna be like a brand new car by the time your done.... well better than new infact


and will hopefully look it when its repainted!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 September 2010, 23:22
Boring little update but was pi55ing it down!  again.... :sad:

The Vauxhall Frontera fog arrived, opened up my damaged fog to find a sealed unit inside.. I knew I had to split the glass off somehow and was going to ask how!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FOG2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FOG1.jpg)

opened up the frontera fog and found the same shizzle as mine inside!  The reason I was suprised was because of the way they are both put together, looked like the glass was clamped down from the front and the back of the frontera one looked like it was complete with nothing else inside.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FOG3.jpg)

Need to clean up my fogs now and put them back together, may have to get another frontera fog as one looks loads fresher than the other now!

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 09:22
Good find that, one to remember :wink:

Changed my LCD for the MAF and installed the LED's.........both failed :angry:

Not sure why the LCD doesn't work, can only assume that it is slightly different, random segments are working. 
The LED's aren't making contact with the membrane, seem to be a little smaller.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 September 2010, 10:02
Good find that, one to remember :wink:

Changed my LCD for the MAF and installed the LED's.........both failed :angry:

Not sure why the LCD doesn't work, can only assume that it is slightly different, random segments are working. 
The LED's aren't making contact with the membrane, seem to be a little smaller.

Hmmm, shame about the LCD but dont understand why the LEDs dont make contact!??... how much does it miss by... i'll have to get some now from a different supplier and see if i have the same problem as when i bought some for my old white tin top they were just right?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 11:01
Here you go:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3081.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3085.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 11:14
Going to have another 'tinker' with it now.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 September 2010, 11:32
so it appears that they are the right fitment but the contacts are too short??.. how do they compare to the standard ones... might be worth contacting the supplier?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 12:13
Here is a comparison:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3087.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3090.jpg)

You'll also notice that the old blue one has lugs that secure it to the casing whereas the LED doesn't. That appears to rely on the metal tangs either side.
I'm going to try an experiment; remove the LED from its casing and see if I an transfer it to an old U/S bulb casing. Fiddly but I reckon once done will be a good permanent solution without having to try and solder onto the membrane. 
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 September 2010, 12:23
Hmmm well thats odd.  yeah the LEDs should come out but you shouldnt have to do that after paying for something thats suppose to fit.  let me know how you get on.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 12:59
One down, two to go :smiley:

LED removed:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3091.jpg)


Bulb removed:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3092.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3093.jpg)

Tabs soldered on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3094.jpg)

LED fitted in bulb casing:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3095.jpg)

Success!:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Temp/100_3096.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 September 2010, 13:59
Nice one.... but what a pain..... i would have been lazy on this one and sent them back!  :smiley: be nice to see what it looks like when installed.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 17 September 2010, 15:58
All done. Not a huge difference other than the fact that there is an even spread of light so that I can see the speedo and clock now.
Clock & MFA are U/S but I think I'll live with that for now. I have a clock on the radio and I have VDO gauges with only the battery connected up so it's a good excuse to connect up the oil pressure and temperature gauges.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 September 2010, 16:22
All done. Not a huge difference other than the fact that there is an even spread of light so that I can see the speedo and clock now.
Clock & MFA are U/S but I think I'll live with that for now. I have a clock on the radio and I have VDO gauges with only the battery connected up so it's a good excuse to connect up the oil pressure and temperature gauges.
cool, shame it was a ballache... my MFA only shows the time now so will be fitting new gauges when everything else is done...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 21 September 2010, 11:11
missed these updates! doine some real good work on the car dude, has inspired me to get my project rolling again! :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 September 2010, 20:47
missed these updates! doine some real good work on the car dude, has inspired me to get my project rolling again! :evil:
Cheers... yeah had a massive attack on it... getting close to attempt an MOT.  Yeah you really should make a start on yours before it turns to dust, would be a waste... you're not too far away so would be good to see it when you make some progress.  Go on, you know you want to!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 21 September 2010, 21:44
well i went out and did some poking about today and im going to need a few panels  :grin: will be attempting to get the front wings off tommorow  :embarassed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2010, 10:08
well i went out and did some poking about today and im going to need a few panels  :grin: will be attempting to get the front wings off tommorow  :embarassed:
Cool... i did see seme pictures of it not too long ago... didnt look too bad...  Yeah get em off and see what the crack is.  should be fine.  its the rear arches that can be trouble, the lips on mine were starting to go!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 22 September 2010, 15:11
well i went out and did some poking about today and im going to need a few panels  :grin: will be attempting to get the front wings off tommorow  :embarassed:
Cool... i did see seme pictures of it not too long ago... didnt look too bad...  Yeah get em off and see what the crack is.  should be fine.  its the rear arches that can be trouble, the lips on mine were starting to go!

once it starts it just dont stop  :grin: from my poking ive deduced i need 2 sills 2 rear inner arches(well only the bottom bits near the sill really) and a little reapair to the front n/s wing but the o/s wing is near mint. will be buying a welder soon and getting taught to weld! eeek :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2010, 23:17
well i went out and did some poking about today and im going to need a few panels  :grin: will be attempting to get the front wings off tommorow  :embarassed:
Cool... i did see seme pictures of it not too long ago... didnt look too bad...  Yeah get em off and see what the crack is.  should be fine.  its the rear arches that can be trouble, the lips on mine were starting to go!

once it starts it just dont stop  :grin: from my poking ive deduced i need 2 sills 2 rear inner arches(well only the bottom bits near the sill really) and a little reapair to the front n/s wing but the o/s wing is near mint. will be buying a welder soon and getting taught to weld! eeek :evil:
Shame it needs those things but if you're going to tackle, thats great!... priceless skill welding... I need to learn one day me thinks, or i'll just call on you in the furture!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 22 September 2010, 23:21
yeah once i get my welding to a decent level and complete this car i will go mad and buy up all sorts of classic rust buckets!! :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2010, 23:35
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 22 September 2010, 23:48
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)

awsome link, some similar stuff i need to do but not quite as bad!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 September 2010, 00:17
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)

awsome link, some similar stuff i need to do but not quite as bad!
i know... dedication or what.. here's another! with a how to (http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7979)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 23 September 2010, 00:27
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)

awsome link, some similar stuff i need to do but not quite as bad!
i know... dedication or what.. here's another! with a how to (http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7979)

these threads are GOLD! ive been looking in the worng place it seems!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 September 2010, 11:38
Yeah they're pretty good, i found them when i was looking for cars that had inner wing repairs like mine.  I googled "Mk1 golf inner wing weld".... those two threads are the sort of cars where most people would scrap them!.. on that mig welding site there's some amazing non dub welding projects, people attacking what looks to be impossible.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 23 September 2010, 11:40
Where's the updates and where's the pictures!!!  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 September 2010, 12:57
Where's the updates and where's the pictures!!!  :grin: :grin:
I know i know!... i wish i had some... work has been really busy and the misses has been keeping me on my toes!..... away this weekend but will be back on it next weekend!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 23 September 2010, 13:11
Without checking back was the 21st September your target date for MOT?

I didn't make my target date either, but got there a month later :smiley: Getting it ready for tax at the beginning of October would be good.

Looked at those links that you posted, good stuff :wink: That POR15 looks like a worthwhile purchase don't you think?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: cняis on 23 September 2010, 13:21
Where's the updates and where's the pictures!!!  :grin: :grin:
I know i know!... i wish i had some... work has been really busy and the misses has been keeping me on my toes!..... away this weekend but will be back on it next weekend!

on your toes or on your back?  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 September 2010, 13:33
Without checking back was the 21st September your target date for MOT?

I didn't make my target date either, but got there a month later :smiley: Getting it ready for tax at the beginning of October would be good.

Looked at those links that you posted, good stuff :wink: That POR15 looks like a worthwhile purchase don't you think?
Yes it was the 21st, my birthday!.... and as said recently its looking more like next month now..

on your toes or on your back?  :grin:
On my toes mate!  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: Snoopy on 25 September 2010, 11:00
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)
Thats not scary. Ive tackled much much worse on some of our familys 50s and 60s classics in the past. It does help if you have a good welding machine, torch and plenty of practice  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2010, 00:45
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)
Thats not scary. Ive tackled much much worse on some of our familys 50s and 60s classics in the past. It does help if you have a good welding machine, torch and plenty of practice  :grin:
hmmm, none of which i have!.... nearly bought a really cheap welder i spotted over the weekend.  probably best i didnt!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 28 September 2010, 00:46
Like this guy!

Scary! (http://www.vwscotclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4965&title=1981-mk1-golf-gti)
Thats not scary. Ive tackled much much worse on some of our familys 50s and 60s classics in the past. It does help if you have a good welding machine, torch and plenty of practice  :grin:
hmmm, none of which i have!.... nearly bought a really cheap welder i spotted over the weekend.  probably best i didnt!

do it! only way to learn is through trial and error! :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2010, 00:51
hmmm, none of which i have!.... nearly bought a really cheap welder i spotted over the weekend.  probably best i didnt!

do it! only way to learn is through trial and error! :evil:
[/quote]you're right, dont get me wrong, its just the one i saw was bit too cheap! and it was an arc welder so probably not the right thing to practice with anyway..
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: cняis on 28 September 2010, 00:51
less chat, more pics of the welding mis-haps!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2010, 01:02
less chat, more pics of the welding mis-haps!  :lipsrsealed:
fook that, i'm not blowing holes in my old girl!... it doesnt need any welding for now... cars solid but the rear valance will need doing next year, sheps doing it, he just doesnt know it yet!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: shepgti on 28 September 2010, 01:16
less chat, more pics of the welding mis-haps!  :lipsrsealed:
fook that, i'm not blowing holes in my old girl!... it doesnt need any welding for now... cars solid but the rear valance will need doing next year, sheps doing it, he just doesnt know it yet!  :grin:

if i get good enough ill do it  :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2010, 01:28
less chat, more pics of the welding mis-haps!  :lipsrsealed:
fook that, i'm not blowing holes in my old girl!... it doesnt need any welding for now... cars solid but the rear valance will need doing next year, sheps doing it, he just doesnt know it yet!  :grin:

if i get good enough ill do it  :wink:
thanks mate, well i think you're gonna have your hands full when you start but i hope you get the bug and keep going, i think once youve mastered it you wont be able to stop!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: Neo Badness on 28 September 2010, 19:20
Welding is great fun.

But what a difference a decent welder makes.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: richandhazel on 28 September 2010, 21:20
Welding is great fun.

But what a difference a decent welder makes.

Totally agree...........decent mig welder makes a big difference with same skill/ability.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: cняis on 28 September 2010, 21:40
Now then. I accidently clicked on page 1 instead of view new posts.

All i can say is...


WOW  :cool:

Of course i read it back in april but now im doing more and more for myself i can appreciate how much hard graft has gone into this car.  :smiley:

Now get on with some more updates  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2010, 23:09
Now then. I accidently clicked on page 1 instead of view new posts.

All i can say is...


WOW  :cool:

Of course i read it back in april but now im doing more and more for myself i can appreciate how much hard graft has gone into this car.  :smiley:

Now get on with some more updates  :grin:
Cheers mate, the credit for the damage repair goes to great bloke call Dave Bamford who is a wizzard in my book... I cant stress how grateful I am to him.  I got the car back as a non runner and the sh*t it took to get it this far is pretty well documented and i'm sure you've seen it all.  I feel pretty crap that its this late on in the year and its still not finished.  I'm just too busy!... I will (weather permitting) go mental on her again this weekend!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: cняis on 28 September 2010, 23:27
Now then. I accidently clicked on page 1 instead of view new posts.

All i can say is...


WOW  :cool:

Of course i read it back in april but now im doing more and more for myself i can appreciate how much hard graft has gone into this car.  :smiley:

Now get on with some more updates  :grin:
Cheers mate, the credit for the damage repair goes to great bloke call Dave Bamford who is a wizzard in my book... I cant stress how grateful I am to him.  I got the car back as a non runner and the sh*t it took to get it this far is pretty well documented and i'm sure you've seen it all.  I feel pretty crap that its this late on in the year and its still not finished.  I'm just too busy!... I will (weather permitting) go mental on her again this weekend!

No excuses! I've been out to the garage this evening and Kurust'd my front panel by torchlight.

Committed see  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 September 2010, 00:01
I haven't got a garage.  :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: Neo Badness on 29 September 2010, 17:25
I haven't got a garage.  :sad:

Me either :sad:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: Snoopy on 03 October 2010, 10:31
you're right, dont get me wrong, its just the one i saw was bit too cheap! and it was an arc welder so probably not the right thing to practice with anyway..
Arc's not ideal they generate too much heat and distort the thin panel.
Its also worth spending more money on one that has more than a couple of settings. Theres actually a good guide on that forum (i think its that one, i visit a few welding forums) you linked to with recomendations.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Foggy)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 October 2010, 17:52
you're right, dont get me wrong, its just the one i saw was bit too cheap! and it was an arc welder so probably not the right thing to practice with anyway..
Arc's not ideal they generate too much heat and distort the thin panel.
Its also worth spending more money on one that has more than a couple of settings. Theres actually a good guide on that forum (i think its that one, i visit a few welding forums) you linked to with recomendations.
Glad i didnt buy it then....  i'm going to be patient... will look into it next year, i need a pro for the job my car needs (leaky windscreen)
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2010, 00:11
Works been tough, not enough daylight and have too much going on to do much to the car.... its really fecking depressing at the mo.. At least wanted the old girl on the road before the winter comes!... anyway, to prove i am still doing odds and sods when i can....

Working like this after work on the bits that i can
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NightShift2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ArchFinish.jpg)

Finished a rear arch tonight, one left to do
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NightShift.jpg)

Have a big old shed out the back, was full of sh*t.. cleared it out and made a work space.  Got a quote to get power in there and hope to have it done by the end of the month, for now i have lots of battery powered lighting that is good enough to do lots of sanding by hand, have been concentrating on rubbing the kit down and making the odd little repairs ready for painting.  You may remember i had to use the grinder on the screws for the skirts which fecked them up a bit and the front valance (which i have nearly finished) had some scuffs from the accident.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ShedKit1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ShedKit.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ShedKit2.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: shepgti on 13 October 2010, 00:17
good work mate, i feel your lack of gargae pain :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2010, 00:23
good work mate, i feel your lack of gargae pain :grin:
don't think ive ever had gargae pain, sounds nasty!  :laugh:

Yeah there is a few of us on here, it really does suck.... think i'll have to find a lock up when she's done though.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: Sam on 13 October 2010, 00:25
Looking good dude!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2010, 00:28
Looking good dude!
Thanks bud......... grrrrr, feels like its never going to end!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest)
Post by: shepgti on 13 October 2010, 00:30
good work mate, i feel your lack of gargae pain :grin:
don't think ive ever had gargae pain, sounds nasty!  :laugh:

Yeah there is a few of us on here, it really does suck.... think i'll have to find a lock up when she's done though.

haha its been a long day!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: dom on 13 October 2010, 17:34
The way I see it is that it's all progress isn't it? It may feel like your not doing much but your heading in the right direction and each little bit adds up  :smiley:

Re power in the shed, could you not just get an extension reel and pinch it from your house?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: Neo Badness on 13 October 2010, 19:10
Well la de dah, check you with your fancy "shed", luxury that is.

 :grin:

I was working in the garden today, proper frozen to the bone.


Keep plugging away, tiny little bits add up to a completly finished car, although I do like the quote "Art is never finished, only abandoned".


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: cняis on 13 October 2010, 20:21
Well la de dah, check you with your fancy "shed", luxury that is.

 :grin:

I was working in the garden today, proper frozen to the bone.


Keep plugging away, tiny little bits add up to a completly finished car, although I do like the quote "Art is never finished, only abandoned".




+1  :cool:

it'll come together slowly!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2010, 22:45
The way I see it is that it's all progress isn't it? It may feel like your not doing much but your heading in the right direction and each little bit adds up  :smiley:

Re power in the shed, could you not just get an extension reel and pinch it from your house?

Yeah i know, its just a pain, keep finding more things that need doing everytime i think i'm getting close.. if it was another car i would have bodged it up by now  :laugh:  just dont want to do things twice if i can help it although a couple of corners have been cut for now  :lipsrsealed:

Missus wants lights out the back and outdoor power as the garden is stupidly long!.  Also I put a pond in earlier this year and the power to it isnt the best.  I would need like 3 super long reels to get to the shed, not the best idea with the sort of weather we're going to be getting and cant be ar5ed to invest in them long term.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HouseView.jpg)

Well la de dah, check you with your fancy "shed", luxury that is.

 :grin:

I was working in the garden today, proper frozen to the bone.


Keep plugging away, tiny little bits add up to a completly finished car, although I do like the quote "Art is never finished, only abandoned".


Ha ha!... made me fecking laugh... yeah i know! i havent had a garden till now.  I was out the front in the cold and dark today finishing the other rear arch, weathers only going to get worse but at least its been dry!  :shocked:

It fecking looks like its been abandoned!....


+1  :cool:

it'll come together slowly!

Yeah...  next summer i'll be loving it!  :lipsrsealed:





Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: cняis on 13 October 2010, 23:13



+1  :cool:

it'll come together slowly!

Yeah...  next summer i'll be loving it!  :lipsrsealed:







50p says you wont!  :tongue:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2010, 23:29
+1  :cool:

it'll come together slowly!
Yeah...  next summer i'll be loving it!  :lipsrsealed:
50p says you wont!  :tongue:
You're on!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: Wayne on 14 October 2010, 00:07
The only way to run power to sheds / outbuildings is armored cable the sunk into the ground, you will also need a comsumer unit in house to run it for safety.

Guess I am lucky in that we had ours done 4 years ago, it is a godsend this time of the year.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (i'm still working on her, honest - P34)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 October 2010, 00:14
The only way to run power to sheds / outbuildings is armored cable the sunk into the ground, you will also need a comsumer unit in house to run it for safety.

Guess I am lucky in that we had ours done 4 years ago, it is a godsend this time of the year.
Yeah thats how the pond is powered but its not buried yet as the garden was a work in progress.. Missus knows a really good electrician whos been round to see what we need, just need to find out how much for it all now!...   I cant wait to get it sorted, will be living in there during the winter... already stocking up on acorns!
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2010, 20:38
Not a great update but its an update... Sun was out so best thing to do was a bit of painting

Sills were still rubbed down from when i took the kit off.  As the kit covers up so much I wanted to make sure everything it hides is absolutely plastered in paint and/or waxoyl wherever required so it stays as good as it has done after 27 years!

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/99d70b17125e4f8f8e77dbabfba3d41a)

Rubbed down again, pulled out any bad jacking point bends so the seams are pretty damn staright now and painted both sides, this picture really shows the nasty fecking dent in drivers door that I need to sort out!  :cry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedsills.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedsills1.jpg)

The bit in the bulkhead that the Ignition Module is attached to was a mess so sorted that out too.  Removed the unit from the heatsink first before i did anything.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/IgnitionModule1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/IgnitionModule.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/IgnitionModule2.jpg)

Also stripped and re-painted the top of the inner wings where the wings bolt down to.... No pics.

Cars quite high off the ground at the moment as i need to strip down the exhaust system and put it back together, its blowing and the hangers need replacing, really got in an ar5e though because i'm struggling to get the mid section off the manifold!... it started getting dark, I was in a mood so I gave up for now.  :sad:  I hate working under cars, you just cant use your full strength for anything!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ExhaustRefit.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: Andy-H on 17 October 2010, 20:44
I know what you mean about working under cars Mate, did the beam bushes on mine and it was a nightmare  :angry:

Lovin' what's happening to this, going to be a stunner  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: dubsport on 17 October 2010, 20:51
she's gonna be a real beaut when finished mate!!!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2010, 20:53
I know what you mean about working under cars Mate, did the beam bushes on mine and it was a nightmare  :angry:

Yeah there's that and doing lots of work under the bonnet until you realise you've just about fooked your back!

Lovin' what's happening to this, going to be a stunner  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

she's gonna be a real beaut when finished mate!!!
As long as you only see it in pictures you keep telling yourself that!  :laugh:




Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: Wayne on 17 October 2010, 21:22
Cracking work :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: Andy-H on 17 October 2010, 21:30
Yeah there's that and doing lots of work under the bonnet until you realise you've just about fooked your back!


I'm fortunate that I used to work for a rock climbing company and got mesen a "crash pad". Like being on a matress  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2010, 21:52
Cracking work :afro:
Cheers Wayne   :smiley:

Yeah there's that and doing lots of work under the bonnet until you realise you've just about fooked your back!


I'm fortunate that I used to work for a rock climbing company and got mesen a "crash pad". Like being on a matress  :laugh:
  :grin:  :cool: I've got a half decent cushioned car creeper but they're no good unless the car is like 2 foot above the ground!  I have a thin, crappy mat but i'm not even bothered about being on the ground its the fact that you're cramped under the car and cant use your arms properly or get into the right positions for stuff.


Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 17 October 2010, 22:53
I know what you mean about working under cars Mate, did the beam bushes on mine and it was a nightmare  :angry:

Yeah there's that and doing lots of work under the bonnet until you realise you've just about fooked your back!

Lovin' what's happening to this, going to be a stunner  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

she's gonna be a real beaut when finished mate!!!
As long as you only see it in pictures you keep telling yourself that!  :laugh:







So true, being bent over and your back locks up, not good.

Good progress, must have been a day for painting, ive been at it too!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2010, 23:07
I know what you mean about working under cars Mate, did the beam bushes on mine and it was a nightmare  :angry:

Yeah there's that and doing lots of work under the bonnet until you realise you've just about fooked your back!

Lovin' what's happening to this, going to be a stunner  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

she's gonna be a real beaut when finished mate!!!
As long as you only see it in pictures you keep telling yourself that!  :laugh:

So true, being bent over and your back locks up, not good.

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_436/1252679971h71NX7.jpg)

Good progress, must have been a day for painting, ive been at it too!  :grin:
   
:lipsrsealed: no comment!  :grin:

what have you been painting?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 18 October 2010, 18:24
^^  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: rcsammy on 21 October 2010, 14:06
Its coming along  :cool:
If your ever struggling to find Mk1 panels let me know as theres a guy up the road who has 3 mk1 GTIs in his garden, they have been there for ages so not sure what condition everythings in but he might sell some bits off them, i think theres 2 silver and one black
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: joesgti on 22 October 2010, 16:25
Just read from page 1, looks awesome, keep up the good effort! :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: Phil1980 on 22 October 2010, 16:32
Its coming along  :cool:
If your ever struggling to find Mk1 panels let me know as theres a guy up the road who has 3 mk1 GTIs in his garden, they have been there for ages so not sure what condition everythings in but he might sell some bits off them, i think theres 2 silver and one black

What a waste what is he playing at?  Greedy bastard 3 mk1's just sitting in his garden.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: rcsammy on 22 October 2010, 17:02
What a waste what is he playing at?  Greedy fatherless son 3 mk1's just sitting in his garden.

I have no idea, ones on P slots aswell which i might ask about buying from him
theres also an old volvo estate, honda insight and what looks like an old rolls of some sort
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 October 2010, 21:58
What a waste what is he playing at?  Greedy fatherless son 3 mk1's just sitting in his garden.

I have no idea, ones on P slots aswell which i might ask about buying from him
theres also an old volvo estate, honda insight and what looks like an old rolls of some sort
  Thanks for the offer but after lots of searching i eventually got all the panels i needed....... (althoug if there are better ones???)  i think you need to ask him what he's doing with the MK1s... I NEED to know... I may be interested in something if he wasnts to get rid?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 October 2010, 22:12
Managed to get the exhaust off in the end today.  refitted, sits nice and snug, re-sealed, new clamps and new hangers = no blowing! result...

think i did too good a job though as it rattles on a heat shield now, may have a fiddle after work tomorrow............

........oh and adjust the hangers!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 24 October 2010, 23:08
pics or it never happened!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 October 2010, 23:10
pics or it never happened!
I was licking the underside of my car and burning my nose! what pics!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 October 2010, 19:33
pics or it never happened!
Well I managed to have a fiddle underneath and I think I've got the exhaust spot on now.... as high as it will go and doesnt touch anything when its running, we'll see how it goes when i finally get the chance to actually drive it again! Chris I have no pictures but I do have how the car sat when i did it  :grin: (took it today) and a pic of how she sleeps at night (the cover sits better when the wings are on).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Sleeps.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Sleeps1.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 25 October 2010, 20:27
awwww sleepy car!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: clipperjay on 25 October 2010, 21:02
Managed to get the exhaust off in the end today.  refitted, sits nice and snug, re-sealed, new clamps and new hangers = no blowing! result...

think i did too good a job though as it rattles on a heat shield now, may have a fiddle after work tomorrow............

........oh and adjust the hangers!  :grin:
Its coming along now keeps my interests up and I have to keep it going like you!
That reminds me something I've got to fix aswell I have a join clamp and its a split selve blowing there as well!
I get paranoid when all wheels off the ground even with axel stands I usually stick old steels under each arch just in case  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 October 2010, 00:00
Managed to get the exhaust off in the end today.  refitted, sits nice and snug, re-sealed, new clamps and new hangers = no blowing! result...

think i did too good a job though as it rattles on a heat shield now, may have a fiddle after work tomorrow............

........oh and adjust the hangers!  :grin:
Its coming along now keeps my interests up and I have to keep it going like you!
That reminds me something I've got to fix aswell I have a join clamp and its a split selve blowing there as well!
I get paranoid when all wheels off the ground even with axel stands I usually stick old steels under each arch just in case  :lipsrsealed:

Thanks mate... yeah exhausts can be a pain....   My old alpine white one had an old 3" magnex on it and I was forever pi55ing about with that.... i did make that car work for its money though!  :grin:

I had to be fully under the car for most of this little job so didnt want to take any risks, you may notice that my drive has a pretty bad slope and the only flat area is the paved bit, hence why it was on its wheels and technically still on all fours... she wasnt going anywhere!  double  :lipsrsealed: !!!!!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2010, 21:01
Its coming along that mate. I've been reading this thread a lot to see what's goin on I like it.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 October 2010, 21:04
Cheers mate, means a lot.... I never know who's reading this unless someone posts something back!... i'll be keeping an eye on yours.  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2010, 21:10
Cheers mate and I know what you mean when people don't post you don't know if ne one is reading or not. I like how you have brought ur car back from the scrap man to speak. What's the plans for it next then?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 October 2010, 21:44
Cheers mate and I know what you mean when people don't post you don't know if ne one is reading or not. I like how you have brought ur car back from the scrap man to speak. What's the plans for it next then?
There never was a plan to start with, didnt think it would ever get fixed and it was practically slapped infront of me after 6 years!.. I wanted it back as it once was by now but costs time and $$$$$$ i don't have.  Plan is to get her MOT'd this side of christmas in a state where its not 100% outside but everything else is spot on, (originally september)  :sad:

then plan is start making it personal before next summer  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2010, 21:50
Ah it sounds good that. Hopefully it all goes well and passes. Its good to see an original golf still about. Is it on coilovers?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 October 2010, 21:55
Ah it sounds good that. Hopefully it all goes well and passes. Its good to see an original golf still about. Is it on coilovers?
I'm expecting it to fail first time but hopefully on minors I can sort quickly.  Yeah its on collies.  sensible height till i've finished underneath and its got an MOT.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2010, 22:02
Always a good thing that. Haha, mine went in at its lowest point. Break tester my splitter was sat on the floor. Was funny. They wernt impressed though. We're abouts r u situated? Is it a bit bumpy for low cars like?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 October 2010, 22:23
Always a good thing that. Haha, mine went in at its lowest point. Break tester my splitter was sat on the floor. Was funny. They wernt impressed though. We're abouts r u situated? Is it a bit bumpy for low cars like?
I'm leicester way, got a few sh*t surfaces near me but am close to some nice B roads, cars going to be lower but want confidence when "driving" on said roads that i won't bottom out at speed.  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2010, 22:33
Shouldn't bottom out. Bein on lincolnshire roads they get a bit crap. I don't think I'v ever bottomed out though. Hope to see you at some meets and that when the cars done bud
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 26 October 2010, 23:30
Shouldn't bottom out. Bein on lincolnshire roads they get a bit crap. I don't think I'v ever bottomed out though. Hope to see you at some meets and that when the cars done bud

mines never bottomed out with the current coilovers on (yeh i know, wimp) but i cant bring myself to driving it fast on single track somerset lanes...

give me a twisty a-road any day!
Cheers mate, means a lot.... I never know who's reading this unless someone posts something back!... i'll be keeping an eye on yours.  :cool:

hi :afro:

less chat more pics  :tongue:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: Mr Blue on 26 October 2010, 23:41
yeh more pics!

I am soo lost in this thread now. More pics needed  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: dom on 27 October 2010, 00:17
yeh more pics!

I am soo lost in this thread now. More pics needed  :grin:

+1 more pics!

Get it MOT'd then get it slammed  :evil:

Btw I always keep an eye on this thread, but if it's not MOT'd before christmas i'm gonna stop!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 October 2010, 00:30
yeah i know!!!... ive managed to get a whole day off so guess what i'll be doing........... thats right......... w**king on her all day.....



............working :rolleyes:

In the meantime I made an MS Paint special just for you!  :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Frere-Smith%20Admin/28red-lettering.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lewis1641 on 27 October 2010, 12:00
just had a good catch up. keep it up!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: lemski on 27 October 2010, 16:21
 :shocked: :shocked: Should that not be number 1 not number 8?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: cняis on 27 October 2010, 18:19
paint it like the a-team van  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: shepgti on 27 October 2010, 22:57
god this not done yet! :lipsrsealed: only joking :grin:, feel i should be making the most of the average weather aswell before it turns real nasty!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 October 2010, 23:20
just had a good catch up. keep it up!
 
Trying to, just about to post up todays efforts..

:shocked: :shocked: Should that not be number 1 not number 8?

Probably but its always had 8 ball pool balls hanging off the mirror so ive always assosiated number 8 with it....

paint it like the a-team van  :grin:

exactly what i thought... might just do it, MK1 Team.....  tempted to at least do the side trim red when the car is satin.

god this not done yet! :lipsrsealed: only joking :grin:, feel i should be making the most of the average weather aswell before it turns real nasty!

Ha, you can't talk  :grin:  yeah you should, its going to be dark forever too after this weekend!  :sad:




Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 October 2010, 23:57
OK, so i had a bit of lie in today and wasted some good weather... work has been killing me though so it was well needed!

quite a few bits I've ordered have turned up over the past few weeks, not put them up on here as I thought it would be better doing that when i'm actually doing something with them.

Got some heat wrap and some stainless straps.  The main steering rack boot is too close to the four branch, not normally a problem with a standard one but the supersprint is melting the boot.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeatWrap.jpg)

I had to double the straps up as they weren't long enough for the big old boot.  Not an easy place to work but managed to do it from underneath while the car is still raised.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HeatWrap1.jpg)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Done a bit more)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 October 2010, 23:58
Bought an old bonnet from AdamMK2 from here a couple of months ago now, its a bit beaten up but in better condition than the temp one I had on...the underside of this one is pretty damn rusty so i may have to get a better one next year,  he also chucked in a front bumper but in the end it was in too bad a state for me to use and had a clip missing.  not complaining though as he only wanted £25 for both.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet5.jpg)

Its blistered like this all across the front and loads on the top so some heavy sanding in places required.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet2.jpg)

I'm going to leave the underside post MOT

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet7.jpg)

Keyed the whole lot and went heavy where needed... looks like its just caught measels!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet10.jpg)

Zinc primer on the worst bits followed by normal grey over the lot.. no pics of that... doh

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet11.jpg)

Few coats of Satin black... about one and half litres for now.. i know theres dents to sort so this is not the finished job

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet13.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnet14.jpg)

Pictures make it look better than it is.. probably the worst painting from cans i've ever done!  but at least its black for now!

got some of these, thought they'd be an easy 5 minute job but had trouble getting the struts on the ball joints and bashed the feck out of my thumb trying to get them on.. managed one and gave up as i was running out of time and not really essential right now!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/bonnetLifters.jpg)

Fitted up the bonnet in the normal fashion instead

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BonnetFitted.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BonnetFitted6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BonnetFitted7.jpg)

Catch is different so doesnt shut, need to swap them over
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 28 October 2010, 09:46
Good progress here Shaun, keep up the good work! :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 28 October 2010, 09:52
Its comming along there mate. Just what I needed to read to motivate me to go spray my boot up.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dom on 28 October 2010, 12:04
More good progress :afro:

I think you should spray the underside of the bonnet red, looks good like that  :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BonnetFitted6.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 October 2010, 13:14
Good progress here Shaun, keep up the good work! :afro:
Thanks bud

Its comming along there mate. Just what I needed to read to motivate me to go spray my boot up.
Ha ha well thats good to know....  yeah not much time left for stuff like this unless you're blessed with a heated unit/garage or something!

More good progress :afro:

I think you should spray the underside of the bonnet red, looks good like that  :grin:

Cheers, ha its funny, i was thinking similar, I want this car to look retro as it always has done, am thinking of a typical red and black theme..... engine bay lots of red bits, side trim red etc.  The bonnet I thought I could do it black but with red beams, or the beams black and skin red??
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 28 October 2010, 13:21
Yeh I'm not blessed so its been done today. You seem to have good ideas about you mk1. Its gunna b sweet as when its finished
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 October 2010, 18:18
Yeh I'm not blessed so its been done today. You seem to have good ideas about you mk1. Its gunna b sweet as when its finished
Yeah i just saw you post but no pics..........yet.....  I dont let on too much until i know i can do it... cash holds me back though too!...
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 28 October 2010, 18:48
Yeh I know what you mean about cash stops all imagination. That's why I havnt got my mk1 yet. :) is there ne more plans for urs or is it nearly done?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: cняis on 28 October 2010, 19:54

More good progress :afro:

I think you should spray the underside of the bonnet red, looks good like that  :grin:

Cheers, ha its funny, i was thinking similar, I want this car to look retro as it always has done, am thinking of a typical red and black theme..... engine bay lots of red bits, side trim red etc.  The bonnet I thought I could do it black but with red beams, or the beams black and skin red??

YES YES YES

i thought it looked good but im glad others agree.... keep the underside red fo' sho'  :cool:

looking like good progress
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: richandhazel on 28 October 2010, 21:49
Hi Shaun, I'm keeping tabs on what you're up to and you're doing well.
I've been lucky and enjoyed using mine this year. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: Wayne on 28 October 2010, 23:36
I would have painted the underside of the bonnet black to be honest.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 09:57
Yeh I know what you mean about cash stops all imagination. That's why I havnt got my mk1 yet. :) is there ne more plans for urs or is it nearly done?
nowhere near done mate... nearly road worthy though!..... then the good stuff starts.....  i'll probably put some plans up soon and whats left to do etc.... so you want a MK1... cool, hope you get one, not enough active MK1 people one here.  what sort are you after?

YES YES YES

i thought it looked good but im glad others agree.... keep the underside red fo' sho'  :cool:

looking like good progress

Thanks, its currently faded red turned pick and still rusty at the mo.  taking short cuts till its on the road now... will do something decent with it, but don't think all red....  :undecided:

I would have painted the underside of the bonnet black to be honest.

I hope you realise that I haven't touched the underside yet..... its still rusty and pink..  hence why it looks so cr@p at the moment.

Hi Shaun, I'm keeping tabs on what you're up to and you're doing well.
I've been lucky and enjoyed using mine this year. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Thanks Rich.... Yeah be good to see you again too but in one piece this time  :grin:  glad you got to have some fun in yours this year....  Whatever happened to topher and your old tin top??
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 29 October 2010, 11:13
Ummm a 1.1, hard top. Av sourced one in mars red. Fresh respray so just waitin to sort the money out for it. Obv puttin my engine into it. After a new g/b :(
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 13:03
Ummm a 1.1, hard top. Av sourced one in mars red. Fresh respray so just waitin to sort the money out for it. Obv puttin my engine into it. After a new g/b :(
Ah so you've already got the car then... well i cant wait to see you kick it off on here then.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 October 2010, 13:23
I don't like this thread with out updates, i like to see how far you have come with my your Mk1

So here's some pictures for you of your progress..

The crash:
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(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/ca6a8bd4af10435490c2cccdaed19f7b)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/86eb14a5ae87476aaf400346968966e0)

Reflection mug shot  :grin:
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What we see now:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BonnetFitted6.jpg)

I did leave lots and lots of other pictures out, but thats because you haven't half arsed about and done things properly!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dom on 29 October 2010, 13:56
^^^ talk about progress!  :cool:

Are there any pre-crash pics knocking about? Apologies if they're somwhere obvious but I can't be arsed trawling back through the thread like VR6_Wherry because i'm too lazy  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 October 2010, 13:59
^^^ talk about progress!  :cool:

Are there any pre-crash pics knocking about? Apologies if they're somwhere obvious but I can't be arsed trawling back through the thread like VR6_Wherry because i'm too lazy  :grin:

Don't worry Dom, trawling all the way back to page 3 can be difficult.... :rolleyes: :grin: :grin:

Here ya go bud:

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(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/9ebfa204f57d49efa53ac60729cc2d36)

Can you tell i have nothing to do at work?  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dom on 29 October 2010, 14:02
^^^ talk about progress!  :cool:

Are there any pre-crash pics knocking about? Apologies if they're somwhere obvious but I can't be arsed trawling back through the thread like VR6_Wherry because i'm too lazy  :grin:

Don't worry Dom, trawling all the way back to page 3 can be difficult.... :rolleyes: :grin: :grin:

Here ya go bud:

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/b0ef7019ffac4c27842af976986fe6d6)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/9ebfa204f57d49efa53ac60729cc2d36)

Can you tell i have nothing to do at work?  :grin:

 :grin: I did apologise in advance for my lazyness.

I thought it would provide SoundillusioN with a bit more motivation to finish it if he could see what he was aiming for. Looking seriously  :cool: in those pics.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 14:20
Ahhhhh!.... whats happened to my thread!  :laugh: I might cry!.. those last pics were the day before the crash! Right i'm gonna get the fecking wings done and on this weekend!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dom on 29 October 2010, 14:41
Ahhhhh!.... whats happened to my thread!  :laugh: I might cry!.. those last pics were the day before the crash! Right i'm gonna get the fecking wings done and on this weekend!

 :grin: Told you it would spur him on!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 October 2010, 14:48
Ahhhhh!.... whats happened to my thread!  :laugh: I might cry!.. those last pics were the day before the crash! Right i'm gonna get the fecking wings done and on this weekend!

 :grin: Told you it would spur him on!

It bloody better do! It's taken him 5 years to get it out the blooming shed!  :grin:

Hurry up and fix my your Mk1 Shaun!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 15:02
Hey i am trying you know..... the house comes first, thats about done now and my job and then the car (not my choice though)... to be honest though i fecked up during the summer, i didnt use my time wisely enough and now i'm in panic mode!

If you're gonna post pictures of the past this is a good shot of her a few months back just before the current strip down!

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I've just had a flick through the whole thread.... come on lads i've done a hell of a lot if you look through it... just not quickly enough!... its gonna look sh*t when i've got it on the road but at least it will be solid sh*t!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 October 2010, 15:17
Hey i am trying you know..... the house comes first, thats about done now and my job and then the car (not my choice though)... to be honest though i fecked up during the summer, i didnt use my time wisely enough and now i'm in panic mode!

I've just had a flick through the whole thread.... come on lads i've done a hell of a lot if you look through it... just not quickly enough!... its gonna look sh*t when i've got it on the road but at least it will be solid sh*t!

I did leave lots and lots of other pictures out, but thats because you haven't half arsed about and done things properly!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 15:27
Sorry, that was more of a way of making myself feel better about why its taking so long to sort out your my very much missed MK1
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: richandhazel on 29 October 2010, 15:49
Quality takes time and you mk1 deserves all the TLC it is receiving :wink:

Not sure what happened to my old Mk1, I believe Chris found a good home for it...........I'll chase him up and see if there any pics/updates available.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 16:00
Quality takes time and you mk1 deserves all the TLC it is receiving :wink:

Not sure what happened to my old Mk1, I believe Chris found a good home for it...........I'll chase him up and see if there any pics/updates available.
Well said.... yeah, would be interesting to know what happened to it, last i heard it was going to end up as a 2.1 stripped out track car!  :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dubsport on 29 October 2010, 19:01
BRING BACK THE 3 SPOKES!!!  :laugh: :grin: they are awesome!!! :afro:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 20:42
BRING BACK THE 3 SPOKES!!!  :laugh: :grin: they are awesome!!! :afro:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Themes/2_SlickPro_Graphite/images/newlogo3.jpg)

I'm guessing....
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 29 October 2010, 20:48
Not 3 spokes. Haha. From earlier I have sourced the mk1 its waitin for me to buy it. And ur thread is a good one to read. U get loads of feedback. Keep the mk1 goin. It desearves to be worshiped :D :D
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 October 2010, 20:59
Not 3 spokes. Haha. From earlier I have sourced the mk1 its waitin for me to buy it. And ur thread is a good one to read. U get loads of feedback. Keep the mk1 goin. It desearves to be worshiped :D :D
She's like my little soldier!  :grin:  Not to be worshipped just yet, when she's rollin again then I will be on my knees!

Thanks for the comments, it gives that extra bit of drive I need when at times i cant be fooked!

I really hope you get that MK1 I really do, could do with another regular on here!  :cool:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: lemski on 29 October 2010, 21:13
I know what u mean and I never use to like mk1s until I started lookin for one then they grew on me, I think its cos there a bit special to have. And with a 16v in it it'll b the perfect sleeper in my eyes.
Its good to know that peoples comment give you the drive to soldier through and get the project closer to perfection in the owners eyed. :) :D
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 October 2010, 23:14
My mission this weekend is to get the wings prepped, painted and fitted.  I'd already done quite a bit to the £25 near side blue one but needed more.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Newwing4.jpg)

As I left it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NewWingsmooth2.jpg)

after finding more imperfections I gave it another skim then sanded like a mofo, 80, 120, 200, 400 grit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nswing.jpg)

then primed it and hung it to dry

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nswing1.jpg)

Got to work on the orginal off side wing, same again with the sanding

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/oswing.jpg)

No need to prime as its original paint was very good, with the right surface out came the satin, you may notice lines around the arch, this is a marker for the kit.. sorry for rubbish pic but worked though the night!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/oswing1.jpg)

Also started to crack on with the BBS bodykit... I had already made a start on the laborious sanding that was required!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ShedKit.jpg)

Got one skirt primed

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/sillprimed.jpg)

I have made a lot of progress on the rest of the kit.... more to come very soon!  :cool:






Title: Re: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: BiGUKG on 30 October 2010, 23:22
Looks good mate, will do when it's all fitted too! Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 October 2010, 23:30
Looks good mate, will do when it's all fitted too! Looking forward to it.

Thanks, lets hope thats very soon eh?  :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: shepgti on 30 October 2010, 23:30
ah itll be done before ya know it! :cool:
Title: Re: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: BiGUKG on 30 October 2010, 23:34
Looks good mate, will do when it's all fitted too! Looking forward to it.

Thanks, lets hope thats very soon eh?  :wink:

Lets hope!
My older brother and his mate bought a MK1 project, needed rebuilding and restoring really and it sort of got pushed on to the back burner and never finished which I think was such a shame, so I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of yours.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 October 2010, 23:38
ah itll be done before ya know it! :cool:
Bet yours is coming on now with your new found welding skills???

Looks good mate, will do when it's all fitted too! Looking forward to it.

Thanks, lets hope thats very soon eh?  :wink:

Lets hope!
My older brother and his mate bought a MK1 project, needed rebuilding and restoring really and it sort of got pushed on to the back burner and never finished which I think was such a shame, so I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of yours.
Awwww that is a shame,  bit like shep and his! have they still got it?  Thanks again for the comments, I have no choice but to finish this now!  point of no return....
Title: Re: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: BiGUKG on 30 October 2010, 23:51
Yeah it is a shame, no his mate moved to oz to work as a mechanic on the beats they use in the quarries out there, so I think it all got sold. I was only about 12 then so I was "out of the loop" a bit, but still well into my love of Golfs by then!
Good news mate, look forward to seeing updates. MK2s are my favourite but there is something special about MK1s, how they got it so spot on first attempt I don't know!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: cняis on 31 October 2010, 00:07
snap!

i've been rubbing down a panel too this evening (well, keying the primer on the front panel ready for satin black)

again it was in the dining room.... mmmm dust

i see you are a good boy and do these things outdoors  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 00:15
snap!

i've been rubbing down a panel too this evening (well, keying the primer on the front panel ready for satin black)

again it was in the dining room.... mmmm dust

i see you are a good boy and do these things outdoors  :grin:
Good boy!?, I have no choice but to be honest I wouldnt want to do the amount of sh*t i have today in the house!  I have done a lot of the body kit stuff in the shed with a mask but i cant paint in there!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: dom on 31 October 2010, 00:17
Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 00:24
Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Thanks Dom............... yeah me too although a little part of me isn't as the car won't all be the same colour on the outside!  Will book an MOT when its all back together and some other odds and sods are done....  slightly nervous about it TBO.. I have never taken her for an MOT before!  :undecided:

Shaun
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: shepgti on 31 October 2010, 00:31
Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Thanks Dom............... yeah me too although a little part of me isn't as the car won't all be the same colour on the outside!  Will book an MOT when its all back together and some other odds and sods are done....  slightly nervous about it TBO.. I have never taken her for an MOT before!  :undecided:

Shaun


uh oh this is were they list all the silly pain in the ass things that need doing :lipsrsealed: brake lines, bushes.. im sure it'll be fine :rolleyes: :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: dom on 31 October 2010, 00:39
Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Thanks Dom............... yeah me too although a little part of me isn't as the car won't all be the same colour on the outside!  Will book an MOT when its all back together and some other odds and sods are done....  slightly nervous about it TBO.. I have never taken her for an MOT before!  :undecided:

Shaun

I'm sure that the MOT will be fine  :smiley:

Also I wouldn't worry about the paint for the moment, at least you'll (nearly) have a working driveable MK1 again, that'd be good enough for me  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: lemski on 31 October 2010, 00:43
Where's the better pics. :P haha. Its still 100 xs better than my neg
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 00:46
Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Thanks Dom............... yeah me too although a little part of me isn't as the car won't all be the same colour on the outside!  Will book an MOT when its all back together and some other odds and sods are done....  slightly nervous about it TBO.. I have never taken her for an MOT before!  :undecided:

Shaun


uh oh this is were they list all the silly pain in the ass things that need doing :lipsrsealed: brake lines, bushes.. im sure it'll be fine :rolleyes: :evil:

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!.... my thoughts exactly...  As previously posted I have almost done everything I can think of and checked everything else... but i'm sure it will fail on some stoooopid sh*t!  At least I will know what the crack is though.

Good work as ever! Looking forward to seeing it with the wings and kit back on! Got the MOT booked yet?  :lipsrsealed:
Thanks Dom............... yeah me too although a little part of me isn't as the car won't all be the same colour on the outside!  Will book an MOT when its all back together and some other odds and sods are done....  slightly nervous about it TBO.. I have never taken her for an MOT before!  :undecided:

Shaun

I'm sure that the MOT will be fine  :smiley:

Also I wouldn't worry about the paint for the moment, at least you'll (nearly) have a working driveable MK1 again, that'd be good enough for me  :cool:

Thats true...... will be a mahoosive happy step for me too!... The looking smart deadline is next spring which is when it matters me thinks and it will be more fun doing cosmetics then!

Where's the better pics. :P haha. Its still 100 xs better than my neg
 
:laugh:  I wouldn't go that far!

Shaun
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: lemski on 31 October 2010, 00:53
Its a mk1 that's better, its a better colour. Its just better. U seem to b more productive than I am haha.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 00:59
Its a mk1 that's better.

Your opinion, others may disagree

its a better colour.

What 2 shades of black?.. Factory Gloss and home painted satin... hmmmm I don't know  :laugh:

Its just better.

OK I have nothing for this quote

U seem to b more productive than I am haha.

Um............. not really, it happens in bursts  I'm just on a mission now before the big freeze


Shaun
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: shepgti on 31 October 2010, 01:08



U seem to b more productive than I am haha.

Um............. not really, it happens in bursts  I'm just on a mission now before the big freeze

Shaun
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dont use the F word!! :cry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 01:12
Its already fecking started!  :angry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: lemski on 31 October 2010, 09:56
Two tone black is the way. Haha
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: richandhazel on 31 October 2010, 10:05
Our Polo sailed straight through yet another MOT so I hope that is a good omen for you :smiley:

I've been putting off work on the Mk4, steering tie rod end ball joint replacement, timing belt and service. Taken this week off to try and get it done before the cold weather gets here.

Tax runs out on the Mk1 at the end of November so I hope to get at least a couple more good days to use it before the weather deteriorates :cool:

Keep up the good work :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dubsport on 31 October 2010, 20:22
BRING BACK THE 3 SPOKES!!!  :laugh: :grin: they are awesome!!! :afro:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Themes/2_SlickPro_Graphite/images/newlogo3.jpg)

I'm guessing....

I actually really liked them on this car ... just looked right for the age of the car  :smiley:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: dom on 31 October 2010, 21:33
BRING BACK THE 3 SPOKES!!!  :laugh: :grin: they are awesome!!! :afro:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Themes/2_SlickPro_Graphite/images/newlogo3.jpg)

I'm guessing....

I actually really liked them on this car ... just looked right for the age of the car  :smiley:

+1 I liked them as well  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Bonnet & Heat Wrap p39)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 22:06
BRING BACK THE 3 SPOKES!!!  :laugh: :grin: they are awesome!!! :afro:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Themes/2_SlickPro_Graphite/images/newlogo3.jpg)

I'm guessing....

I actually really liked them on this car ... just looked right for the age of the car  :smiley:

+1 I liked them as well  :cool:

Freaks the lot of you!   :laugh:

Can't look right because of the age of the car though, theres is a huge difference in ages between them.. i think it may be down to the overall look of it, its all very retro with the kit and spoiler etc....

update coming shortly BTW
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 23:06
Soooooooooooooo... didn't get to fit the wings because the weather mucked me about today and also don't think it's wise to fit on same day as painting... Also I am concerned that the air is too cold and damp as the paint hasn't dried as cleanly as did yesterday.. at one point it went patchy grey!  :angry:  Spent so long redoing stuff today it's unreal

Late last night I primed another part of the bodykit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/archprimed-1.jpg)

Today gave yesterdays wing another coat and trial fitted the arch

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/oswing2.jpg)

found some more dings in the replacement NS wing so had another little go at it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nswing2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nsoswings.jpg)

Now painted this one satin and got the arch done too and put them together to have a look... was very dark at this point

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/nswing3.jpg)

sanded the front valance down too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Valncesanded.jpg)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: BiGUKG on 31 October 2010, 23:14
Looks good work there mate! When do you reckon it'll be fitted  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & Shizzle p42)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 23:30
Looks good work there mate! When do you reckon it'll be fitted  :rolleyes:

Cheers, well I have no daylight days left now, its dark after work and I only have Saturday left before I go away for a couple of days.... I'll see how well the paint turned out after work tomorrow, if its OK I'll give them a bit of rubbing compound session and bang the wings and arches on tomorrow!

(http://blogs.babycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fingers-crossed.jpg)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: BiGUKG on 31 October 2010, 23:52
oooo, I'll be checking this space tomorrow for sure then mate!
Will have my fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: cняis on 01 November 2010, 01:02
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 01:03
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:
You're a cheeky sod you know!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: cняis on 01 November 2010, 01:10
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:
You're a cheeky sod you know!  :laugh:

im just jealous!  :tongue: :embarassed:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 01:55
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:
You're a cheeky sod you know!  :laugh:

im just jealous!  :tongue: :embarassed:

The car or the work!?

Either way........ Swap?  Alternate weeks?  Time shares on both...... You finish it while I have yours?  I can do jelous :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: clipperjay on 01 November 2010, 09:54
WOW mate your handy with the rattle cans you use 600 800 wet and dry?
Good can't wait until my arch arrives I cna crack on aswell, but its gettting really cold out there!
 :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 10:19
WOW mate your handy with the rattle cans you use 600 800 wet and dry?
Good can't wait until my arch arrives I cna crack on aswell, but its gettting really cold out there!
 :cool:
Thanks.... it's all turning out OK(ish)... As posted, been doing 80 to get bulk filler down on dents and rust then 120, 200, 400 wet and dry.....  In person it will look OK until you get up really close but my aim is just to make the colour/finish look intentional until i can afford a respray in its proper finish!

Yeah tell me about... the dark nights and colder damp weather is having an impact on jobs like this!.....  other than that i'm not too bad with the cold, its just paints, fillers etc dont like it!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: lewis1641 on 01 November 2010, 10:43
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh:

its great when you get to the point you can actually start painting things
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: cняis on 01 November 2010, 11:08
i'm impressed with the effort you're finally putting in  :grin:
You're a cheeky sod you know!  :laugh:

im just jealous!  :tongue: :embarassed:

The car or the work!?

Either way........ Swap?  Alternate weeks?  Time shares on both...... You finish it while I have yours?  I can do jelous :grin:

sort my fusebox?  :wink:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 11:22
I think a rusty bonnet with a cross is what's missing haha ;)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: dom on 01 November 2010, 11:28
I think a rusty bonnet with a cross is what's missing haha ;)

Please don't do that! Would ruin your car  :sick:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 01 November 2010, 13:46
I think a rusty bonnet with a cross is what's missing haha ;)

Please don't do that! Would ruin your car  :sick:

Shaun, please, for the love of God do not do this! If that's genuine that's the worst advice i have ever, ever, ever heard on this forum! Yes even more so then de-icer on the fan belt!  :grin:

Also it will result in an instant ban and your car will be removed and re homed...to my home!  :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 15:26
He's got a spare bonnet. Always sell it if he doesn't like it
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: Snoopy on 01 November 2010, 15:33
If you do that to your mk1 i will hunt you down  :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 01 November 2010, 15:47
He's got a spare bonnet. Always sell it if he doesn't like it

Hey, nothing against the rat look...just not on a MK1, they are special and deserve nothing but love  :grin:

Pop it on a Mk2/3/4/5/6 that would be fine by me  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 15:51
Would you really rat a mk 4,5 or 6 though. I did it to my mk2 just cos its being replaced by a mk1 eventually
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 17:20
woh!..... At no point did I say I was going to rat a bonnet.. I simply complimented Lemski's work then said I have spare bonnet and when I get time I might have play with it!  :rolleyes:

Anyway, another update on the way...  :cool:

sort my fusebox?  :wink:

Why whats up with it?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 17:33
Update. Now am excited. :D
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: cняis on 01 November 2010, 18:11

sort my fusebox?  :wink:

Why whats up with it?

erm...

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/Photo0088.jpg)

 :shocked:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Wings & More Shizzle p42+45)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 18:23
HA!... that's nothing.....

Before!  :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: As you know, strpped every wire it had out and started again
(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/b9a4c5401685490eaee5f540d2d2db72)

After more blood sweat and  :sick: don't want to do it again any time soon but if you were closer maybe I could help!....
(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/684766d676ff41c7985ade881cce5dd6)
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 18:33
Once the wings were properly dry they looked sh*t up close, grey patchy areas, I think the cold damp air fooked them as the stuff I did previously in proper daylight were fine... I used a rubbing compound and then polished them, looked worse!  Cleaned everything with alcohol and Keyed them both back.................. AGAIN!  :angry: Resprayed and the paint reacted!... FFS!!!!!  :angry: So did that step for another time until all was good.  And between coats I had light help from this to keep things warm...  :smiley:

(http://www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk/images/BA-5138U.jpg)

Not going to post all the pics for that as i'm sure you're sick of seeing my wings now!

Comparison Pic NS wing and BBS arch  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/ShedKit2.jpg)

Now both done but after the disaster I am very unhappy with the finish on the NS wing but it will have to do as I need to move on!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake215.jpg)

Keyed the primed skirt and painted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake214.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake213.jpg)

and oh look..... what do we have here!!!!!?...................................



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake27.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake210.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake28.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake26.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake22.jpg)

And with a BBS arch wedged in place!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake21.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake217.jpg)

Got to get my smaller tyres fitted!!!  :cool:





Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 18:43
Give me ur mk1? U can havve my mk2???
This threads such a brilliant read. Unlucky bout reactin paint though mate. Good luck with the full build
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: clipperjay on 01 November 2010, 18:47
Shame mate all that work, this is why I've decided to borrow a booth for an hour or so!
I figured I'll prep the boot lid and then just paint in a booth down the road to minimise the cold weather damage!
The rest is coming along though compared to your first page! Arches looking really good spot on IMO!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 18:58
Give me ur mk1? U can havve my mk2???
This threads such a brilliant read. Unlucky bout reactin paint though mate. Good luck with the full build
  Thanks............... Simply because of the grafting the way I feel right now I wouldn't give this car up for anything!!!  It's more mine than it ever was!

Shame mate all that work, this is why I've decided to borrow a booth for an hour or so!
I figured I'll prep the boot lid and then just paint in a booth down the road to minimise the cold weather damage!
The rest is coming along though compared to your first page! Arches looking really good spot on IMO!  :cool:


Sadly I don't know anybody round here that can help me with that... would kill to borrow a unit or something.. I can't afford to rent anything commercial even if there was something.

Thanks mate.... with the kit coming together this satin is really growing on me more than I thought it would... if this was a standard car then I dont think it would but i think it will look quite moody when finished.... ????

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: Rhyso on 01 November 2010, 19:01
Fantastic progress  :smiley:

Keep going mate - always a pleasure to read your updates  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 19:01
U sure? Al spray it satin black so you can't tell-ish. Haha. What keeps you goin with the bodywork or do u have a deadline to work to?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: clipperjay on 01 November 2010, 19:03
Is the plan to satin the whole car?  
I'm thinking that if you can contact a few people to get it done pro like, it might look better with all over gloss?
Your so close mate and in this weather can you hold up, becuase I did most of my painting in summer which is a bummer finding that small tail gate foobared in my case? No way I can paint it now especially what you have just gone through?
 
 
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 19:21
Fantastic progress  :smiley:

Keep going mate - always a pleasure to read your updates  :cool:
Thank you.... I appreciate it.

U sure? Al spray it satin black so you can't tell-ish. Haha. What keeps you goin with the bodywork or do u have a deadline to work to?

I'm confused, can't tell what?  Yes a deadline I have already missed, but now the plan is all the same colour and MOT'd this side of crimbo!.... STRESS

Is the plan to satin the whole car?  
I'm thinking that if you can contact a few people to get it done pro like, it might look better with all over gloss?
Your so close mate and in this weather can you hold up, becuase I did most of my painting in summer which is a bummer finding that small tail gate foobared in my case? No way I can paint it now especially what you have just gone through?
 
 

Yes, it always was.... for now....Of course it will look better and thats how i want it one day..... The cars storage took its toll on the orignal paintwork and also has dents now etc.  Obviously the front has had a lot of work too.  The way my budget works and the need to get her straight, this is my only option. I have made some contacts but the best price I have had so far is around 800 notes up front.  this is costing me my time and a lot less money and any spare money has had to go on other parts for it. it's almost like pay as you go bodywork in a way...   My thoughts are that if I do what I plan, by the end of it she will be staright, 100% rust free motor all sealed up... have some fun in it and by the time the satin does my head in I will have the cash saved for a pro job.. and I want it original and fecking spotless!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 20:10
That its my mk2 and nt ur mk1 if I spray mine the same colour. Haha. I do like ur car. U seem to have put loads into it and from the 1st page of the thread til now it shows the progress. :)
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 20:19
That its my mk2 and nt ur mk1 if I spray mine the same colour. Haha. I do like ur car. U seem to have put loads into it and from the 1st page of the thread til now it shows the progress. :)
Thanks mate.... I fecking have done... missus hates it!

it's been getting a lot more love on here recently!!!  Ha..... you should do it! 
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 20:41
Yeh I know what u mean my misses doesn't like that my cars gettin love atm. And do what?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 20:55
I really like the pictures of your car with the front bumper removed.

Out of interest when spraying your wings do you heat up the rattle can in hot water before using it?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 20:58
Jeremy, I didn't think a lot of people new that trick. Makes life so much easier.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:14
I always heat the panel first with a hair dryer and then heat the rattle can in hot water ( in addition i make sure that i shake the can for the two minutes before i submerge it), less time for it to cool down.

If the weathers good tomorrow i'll be doing the bottom of my rear door and will probably do the tailgate leading edge and back panel.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 21:16
I didn't know about the heating of the panels. I take the paint sticks better when done like that. Its true you learn something new every day
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:33
I'll stand to be corrected as i'm a complete noob at this but my logic is that heating the panel helps the paint stick, gives a flatter finish and heating the rattle can will speed up the speed of the paint coming out and give a more even finish onto the panel.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: dom on 01 November 2010, 21:37
I'll stand to be corrected as i'm a complete noob at this but my logic is that heating the panel helps the paint stick, gives a flatter finish and heating the rattle can will speed up the speed of the paint coming out and give a more even finish onto the panel.

Nope, your right! I certainly found that when I was spraying bits and pieces on my car  :smiley:

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 21:43
Yeh I know what u mean my misses doesn't like that my cars gettin love atm. And do what?
  Satin your whole car and leave the bonnet and it'll proper stand out!   :grin:

I really like the pictures of your car with the front bumper removed.

Out of interest when spraying your wings do you heat up the rattle can in hot water before using it?
Thanks.... I think it looks a little naked!!!   Yes, kept cans warm, they should be at least room temp... warmed up panels and the bodykit not so anything is hot but in this weather a little warm up just so they are not cold....made it much better
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 21:53
Its tempting I'll see what money turns up and see how much my mate will charge to spray if I got all the paint and such.
When I normally spray am in my heated shed so things are kept warm ne way. Cans r normally stood up in a bowl of water. You do learn some things on thus old forum.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 21:54
Its tempting I'll see what money turns up and see how much my mate will charge to spray if I got all the paint and such.
When I normally spray am in my heated shed so things are kept warm ne way. Cans r normally stood up in a bowl of water. You do learn some things on thus old forum.

Here's another lesson then... don't spray an entire car with cans.... it's painful!   :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 21:57
:) y would you do that. Its got to b abit of a ballache. I have how ever (won't my car or idea) rollered nato green onto a corsa. Haha
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 22:02
:) y would you do that. Its got to b abit of a ballache. I have how ever (won't my car or idea) rollered nato green onto a corsa. Haha
Needs must!....... Ha ha,,, fair play.. roller painting!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 01 November 2010, 22:08
I spose and rollered is a good texture for a rat show car. Rattle caning a full car must of taken absolute ages. Did yours come with the bbs kit on from factory then mate
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 November 2010, 22:24
I spose and rollered is a good texture for a rat show car. Rattle caning a full car must of taken absolute ages. Did yours come with the bbs kit on from factory then mate
Bit of info

I may have stated early on in this thread that it was a factory fitted kit but I believe the kit was a dealer option and fitted shortly after being registered, it also lost it's orginal P slots at the time too (weren't of any real value then).. not long after that it went off to Richard Lloyd Racing with feck all miles on it for it's engine work.....

You boys want to hear something even more heart wrenching than the crap on page one of this thread... All paperwork for this has since gone!  :cry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 22:24
I got massive finger ache just doing the RA's let alone whole panels.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: lemski on 02 November 2010, 06:25
That bad. No paper work. U could find a set of p slots if you wanted it to be original though.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: cняis on 02 November 2010, 08:48
i thought you were going to have the original sticker on the engine remade?
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 08:54
i thought you were going to have the original sticker on the engine remade?

Where's that come from...  :grin: well remembered.. PS have you had a look at page 47 after the fusebox comments....  Um yeah I do but haven't really touched the engine bay since I moved on to more desperate stuff.. I don't like what I have done under there now though but it will be getting some proper attention over winter.... My mate can replicate on Photoshop I think but need someone to print it.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: cняis on 02 November 2010, 09:01
i thought you were going to have the original sticker on the engine remade?

Where's that come from...  :grin: well remembered.. PS have you had a look at page 47 after the fusebox comments....  Um yeah I do but haven't really touched the engine bay since I moved on to more desperate stuff.. I don't like what I have done under there now though but it will be getting some proper attention over winter.... My mate can replicate on Photoshop I think but need someone to print it.

Lazylunatic might be able to help, he does stickers/vinyl etc

Saw the paint updates last night, for rattle cans it doesnt look half bad  :tongue:

also heating the cans up in hot water is a good idea :afro: but i have no power in my garage so i cant heat the panels unlike yourself...

should be painting the front panel today, satin black, wish me luck! i have just less than 1 full can left, can i do it?!?!  :evil:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 09:16
i thought you were going to have the original sticker on the engine remade?

Where's that come from...  :grin: well remembered.. PS have you had a look at page 47 after the fusebox comments....  Um yeah I do but haven't really touched the engine bay since I moved on to more desperate stuff.. I don't like what I have done under there now though but it will be getting some proper attention over winter.... My mate can replicate on Photoshop I think but need someone to print it.

Lazylunatic might be able to help, he does stickers/vinyl etc

Saw the paint updates last night, for rattle cans it doesnt look half bad  :tongue:

also heating the cans up in hot water is a good idea :afro: but i have no power in my garage so i cant heat the panels unlike yourself...

should be painting the front panel today, satin black, wish me luck! i have just less than 1 full can left, can i do it?!?!  :evil:
Yeah pictures can make everything look better!  :grin: nah its not too bad, it'll look a little hod rod like when finished  :grin: but it will only be for a year if all goes to plan... I have no power either, just very long extentions... i'm guessing your garage is fooking miles away from your house though!....   Good luck but i'm sure you will be fine.  at least its more of a hidden area that you're doing.  Take a large empty drinks bottle filled with hot water and a washing up bowl with you??

As for the sticker, yeah I may drop LL a line but its got to be silver and OK with engine heat...   anyway you can tell the engine side of things have gone quiet, I still haven't sorted out that box for the relays after you offered!  :rolleyes:

Watch this space... got a couple of interesting, recently aquired pics coming from when the front was stripped down and fixed!  :shocked:

Shaun
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: cняis on 02 November 2010, 09:24
mmmm damage pics  :cool: :huh:

garage is within a block of garages over the road  :sad: but at least i have a garage i suppose. might do the spraying in the back garden as it seems pretty still today, no wind to blow dust and crap around  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 09:34
mmmm damage pics  :cool: :huh:

garage is within a block of garages over the road  :sad: but at least i have a garage i suppose. might do the spraying in the back garden as it seems pretty still today, no wind to blow dust and crap around  :rolleyes:
  Yeah better than not having one at all........You could be in luck with the weather!..... pics coming now
Title: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 09:45
This thread was missing the pictures of the original repair..... I now have them!

Despite my lack of confidence in the car being repairable... It was proven to me that anything is possible.. If you're reading this Dave, THANK YOU!!! You are my Hero!

This thread was missing the pictures of the original repair..... I now have them!

Despite my lack of confidence in the car being repairable... It was proven to me that anything is possible.. If you're reading this Dave, THANK YOU!!! You are my Hero!

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/ca6a8bd4af10435490c2cccdaed19f7b)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/86eb14a5ae87476aaf400346968966e0)

Unpicked welds and lots of grafting!  Inner wing/turret and front panel removed

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork1.jpg)

OEM Inner Wing, turret and front panel Removed From Donor Car

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork2.jpg)

And after very time consuming work he ended up with this!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork3.jpg)

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: richandhazel on 02 November 2010, 10:22
That's pretty impressive work and my hat is off to you for taking it on :wink:

It reminds me of a blue Y reg mk1 that I purchased for spares about 18 years ago that had very similar accident damage. The car was in immaculate condition and completely rust free prior to the accident and it seemed such a shame to scrap the shell. Shame it never occurred to me at the time to look for a donor front end :cry:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 November 2010, 11:56
That's what i'm talking about! My hat is also off to you and on a plate!

Shaun, you never fail to impress me! :afro:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: lewis1641 on 02 November 2010, 13:35
 :shocked:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: lemski on 02 November 2010, 16:29
:o my hat is off to you good sir
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: cняis on 02 November 2010, 18:31
wowser this dave chap did a brilliant job!

any noticeable panel gap now?
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 18:35
I talk too much......... here's some pics

More Progress

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom5a.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom11.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Paintedbottom8.jpg)

Shaun
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: cняis on 02 November 2010, 18:40
like.

run it without bumpers!  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: lemski on 02 November 2010, 18:44
I prefer reading about your work. As my phone I can't see pics. But wen am on comp they go with the words. But get a pick of it slammed. :D
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 19:04
wowser this dave chap did a brilliant job!

any noticeable panel gap now?

I owe him big time!  Not sure yet as nothing is bolted down properly at the moment.. I'm expecting a little though but have nothing to compare against.

like.

run it without bumpers!  :cool:

Well what you've been looking at is the car without anything, bumpers, bodykit, grille etc, It looks odd with the BBS front valance and no bumper and after the beating it had I thing it needs one!....  I may try it when its finished though but I can't be ar**d to mess with the indicators at the moment anyway....  this is kind of how it would look, Picture during strip down.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NoRad800x601.jpg)

I prefer reading about your work. As my phone I can't see pics. But wen am on comp they go with the words. But get a pick of it slammed. :D

Ha ha I post nothing but pics and you can't see them yet!  :laugh: It's low enough as it is for now, not going any lower until she has a certificate!
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: lemski on 02 November 2010, 19:13
I go on comp now and then to look at pics. But I like to read as when am out and about I pop onto the forum to see what's goin on. I make sure I read the regular threads.
And now its not. I spose wait til after the mot. Lowered mk1s look the dogs bol**x. Haha
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: Bellend on 02 November 2010, 20:45
WOW!  :shocked:

Stunning work.  :cool:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: richandhazel on 02 November 2010, 20:54
wowser this dave chap did a brilliant job!

any noticeable panel gap now?

I owe him big time!  Not sure yet as nothing is bolted down properly at the moment.. I'm expecting a little though but have nothing to compare against.

like.

run it without bumpers!  :cool:

Well what you've been looking at is the car without anything, bumpers, bodykit, grille etc, It looks odd with the BBS front valance and no bumper and after the beating it had I thing it needs one!....  I may try it when its finished though but I can't be ar**d to mess with the indicators at the moment anyway....  this is kind of how it would look, Picture during strip down.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NoRad800x601.jpg)

I prefer reading about your work. As my phone I can't see pics. But wen am on comp they go with the words. But get a pick of it slammed. :D

Ha ha I post nothing but pics and you can't see them yet!  :laugh: It's low enough as it is for now, not going any lower until she has a certificate!

One of the early oil coolers......my first one had that and wasn't cheap to replace back in 1989!........now have the coolant/oil cooler housing 'thingy' on the cab that seems more reliable.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: clipperjay on 02 November 2010, 21:37
Is the plan to satin the whole car?  
I'm thinking that if you can contact a few people to get it done pro like, it might look better with all over gloss?
Your so close mate and in this weather can you hold up, becuase I did most of my painting in summer which is a bummer finding that small tail gate foobared in my case? No way I can paint it now especially what you have just gone through?
 
 
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Yes, it always was.... for now....Of course it will look better and thats how i want it one day..... The cars storage took its toll on the orignal paintwork and also has dents now etc.  Obviously the front has had a lot of work too.  The way my budget works and the need to get her straight, this is my only option. I have made some contacts but the best price I have had so far is around 800 notes up front.  this is costing me my time and a lot less money and any spare money has had to go on other parts for it. it's almost like pay as you go bodywork in a way...   My thoughts are that if I do what I plan, by the end of it she will be staright, 100% rust free motor all sealed up... have some fun in it and by the time the satin does my head in I will have the cash saved for a pro job.. and I want it original and fecking spotless!

Sounds like a plan Shaun and fair play from what I saw with the chassis legs off I'm not surprised you are going pay as you go!
Guessing the satin is more of a sealer than finish right  :grin:
Jay
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (Finished & fitted Some Sh*t p47)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 22:14
Is the plan to satin the whole car?  
I'm thinking that if you can contact a few people to get it done pro like, it might look better with all over gloss?
Your so close mate and in this weather can you hold up, becuase I did most of my painting in summer which is a bummer finding that small tail gate foobared in my case? No way I can paint it now especially what you have just gone through?
 
 
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Yes, it always was.... for now....Of course it will look better and thats how i want it one day..... The cars storage took its toll on the orignal paintwork and also has dents now etc.  Obviously the front has had a lot of work too.  The way my budget works and the need to get her straight, this is my only option. I have made some contacts but the best price I have had so far is around 800 notes up front.  this is costing me my time and a lot less money and any spare money has had to go on other parts for it. it's almost like pay as you go bodywork in a way...   My thoughts are that if I do what I plan, by the end of it she will be staright, 100% rust free motor all sealed up... have some fun in it and by the time the satin does my head in I will have the cash saved for a pro job.. and I want it original and fecking spotless!

Sounds like a plan Shaun and fair play from what I saw with the chassis legs off I'm not surprised you are going pay as you go!
Guessing the satin is more of a sealer than finish right  :grin:

Jay

You've got it in one Jay.... Technically I am no longer in a position to own a car like this, I couldn't buy one now, but I still have this one and paid good money for it originally, therfore I have no option to do what i'm doing and the way that i'm doing it.

One of the early oil coolers......my first one had that and wasn't cheap to replace back in 1989!........now have the coolant/oil cooler housing 'thingy' on the cab that seems more reliable.

This one seems OK despite it's age, if it went I would go down the aftermarket route with something a little bigger.

I go on comp now and then to look at pics. But I like to read as when am out and about I pop onto the forum to see what's goin on. I make sure I read the regular threads.
And now its not. I spose wait til after the mot. Lowered mk1s look the dogs bol**x. Haha

Ha ha, yeah they do look mint slammed although it works best with smaller and wider wheels... I am limited to how "sensibly" low I can go with 15's and the bodykit.

WOW!  :shocked:

Stunning work.  :cool:

Cheers Fella

Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: dom on 02 November 2010, 23:01
Really starting to come together now, bet you must be chuffed with it! I know I would be! :afro:

Can't have much more to do before the dreaded MOT now though?  :huh:
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: VR6_ROB on 02 November 2010, 23:18
looking good doing a really good job i remember reading the thread when the car was bumped
glad to see it getting put back together :cool:

rob
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: Neo Badness on 02 November 2010, 23:20
:afro: good effort dude.
Title: Re: SoundillusioN - MK1 Black From The Dead (The Missing Jigsaw Piece p50)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 23:26
Really starting to come together now, bet you must be chuffed with it! I know I would be! :afro:

Can't have much more to do before the dreaded MOT now though?  :huh:
Yeah it's starting to look like a car again! (on one side  :grin: )

no not too much. Camber is all over the place, there's something up with the back brakes  :sad: need to fit washer bottle, pipe and jets, sort some bulbs out for the rear, fit the seats and belts and some other sh*t.... bit concerend though, ragged it up and down the drive, feels like it's still got some big balls but there's some play in something up front, probably a dodgy bush or two, I'll let the MOT man find it

looking good doing a really good job i remember reading the thread when the car was bumped
glad to see it getting put back together :cool:

rob

Cherrs bud... what this thread or the original one?.. if you mean that one i may have to hunt it down!

:afro: good effort dude.

Thanks!  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 06:57
You've got ra's ant u? And 8 inch wide ats cups. :D
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 November 2010, 11:28
You've got ra's ant u? And 8 inch wide ats cups. :D
  I've got the RA's that are pictured on the car and obviously the set of Antera 109s... I wish I had 8" wide cups!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 12:27
I'd get the 8" wide ats cups
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 November 2010, 13:17
I'd get the 8" wide ats cups

One day mate..... one day..

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 14:48
I want my mk1 theb I can join the prestige mk1 owners club on here. There's a few at the month though.
On another note have you thought bout 14 inch banded stealies instead of 8" you could have 9" then on the rear. :D
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 November 2010, 15:09
I want my mk1 theb I can join the prestige mk1 owners club on here. There's a few at the month though.
On another note have you thought bout 14 inch banded stealies instead of 8" you could have 9" then on the rear. :D


Its a very small club as far as being active goes!.... There's only a couple of people who regularly post who have one on the road I think! Yeah would also love some banded G60 steels for show... but I can dream...
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 16:02
Y do u need g60s u can but em from gsf tho
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 November 2010, 16:14
Y do u need g60s u can but em from gsf tho
  Man you need to turn your phones predictive txt off!  :grin: You can't buy banded g60's from GSF.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 16:24
Haha its not on just my bad spelling plus a blackberry. And yeh but u can get the g60s then get them banded for what ever it costs these days. 1 every time you have the spare cash. 9" on the rears and 8s on the front. Then sell it to me and I won't have to do the work on a mk1 my self. Haha
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: shepgti on 03 November 2010, 16:26
Haha its not on just my bad spelling plus a blackberry. And yeh but u can get the g60s then get them banded for what ever it costs these days. 1 every time you have the spare cash. 9" on the rears and 8s on the front. Then sell it to me and I won't have to do the work on a mk1 my self. Haha

cost 330 for +1-1.5" and 340 for +2"- not that ive been looking :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 16:29
I know a place were my mate got his done 40 gbp per wheel and his are 9 on rear and 7 on front I think.. As if you researched banded stealies. I want to try my mates when he gets tyres see if I want them or not.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 November 2010, 16:30
Haha its not on just my bad spelling plus a blackberry. And yeh but u can get the g60s then get them banded for what ever it costs these days. 1 every time you have the spare cash. 9" on the rears and 8s on the front. Then sell it to me and I won't have to do the work on a mk1 my self. Haha

For that reason alone i'm not even going to think about it now!  :grin:  To be honest I have no wheel plans right now, i have not long had what i've got and have more important things to worry about...

cost 330 for +1-1.5" and 340 for +2"- not that ive been looking :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

No, of course not.. is that including the price of the original wheel?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: shepgti on 03 November 2010, 16:32
I know a place were my mate got his done 40 gbp per wheel and his are 9 on rear and 7 on front I think.. As if you researched banded stealies. I want to try my mates when he gets tyres see if I want them or not.

40 quid a wheel.. lets wait till they fall apart then  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 03 November 2010, 16:33
That's a gd point. You got a mot date yet?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 November 2010, 10:24
That's a gd point. You got a mot date yet?

no not yet mate... Got to get the interior in and some other bits and bobs yet, plan to book it bey end of next week!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 November 2010, 11:18
Too much useless crappy talking about nonsense! Get some more work done and more piccies!!!  :grin: :grin:

Great work so far though mate, getting there! :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 November 2010, 11:52
Too much useless crappy talking about nonsense! Get some more work done and more piccies!!!  :grin: :grin:

Great work so far though mate, getting there! :afro:
Cheers, I wish I could, at work, got Saturday to do stuff then can't touch it again till Thursday!.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 04 November 2010, 12:27
So she'll be ready on the road soon then. :o
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 04 November 2010, 20:33
I had a look at the full thres again today but with the pics. Haha. How did the gypos do that much damge to it?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: DrewGTI on 04 November 2010, 21:07
You can buy G60 steelies from the main dealer. 188 inc vat.

then head to bandedsteelies.com for banding for 340 at the most like shep has said.

they get banded to what ever size, smoothed and sent back primed ready to be painted!

would look lovely in the right colour on your mk1 mate!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 November 2010, 22:34
I had a look at the full thres again today but with the pics. Haha. How did the gypos do that much damge to it?
 

I thought you'd done that already with the amount of stuff you've said....  Ah well, i'm glad you had a proper scan! 

Just found the original post as i said was going to find it...

I think what happened is on page 2.... in the early days this site used to host pics but they're not on here anymore... theres a couple at the beginning of this thread but i could post more of the internal damage if people are interested.   :lipsrsealed:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=9050.msg69974#msg69974 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=9050.msg69974#msg69974)

You can buy G60 steelies from the main dealer. 188 inc vat.

then head to bandedsteelies.com for banding for 340 at the most like shep has said.

they get banded to what ever size, smoothed and sent back primed ready to be painted!

would look lovely in the right colour on your mk1 mate!  :cool:

Cheers for the info.... i think i'm a long way off from spending cash on stuff like that, its a long term pipe dream for now..  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 05 November 2010, 06:33
Nah I've scene pictures at different bits but I went through it all properly. Al have a look at the thread
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: BJD on 06 November 2010, 13:21
54 pages later and i love this car! Top work mate  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 November 2010, 23:53
54 pages later and i love this car! Top work mate  :cool:


Thanks mate

Another watcher  :cool: ... phew you had a lot of catching up to do!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: Mr Blue on 07 November 2010, 01:25
Coming along nicely. As said...run it without bumpers  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 November 2010, 03:02
Coming along nicely. As said...run it without bumpers  :cool:


thanks  :cool:

absolutely not........... not yet anyway.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: BJD on 07 November 2010, 12:53
54 pages later and i love this car! Top work mate  :cool:


Thanks mate

Another watcher  :cool: ... phew you had a lot of catching up to do!

I sure did, but was all worth it! Will be keeping an eye on it from now on!

Makes me want to sell my mk4 and buy mk1 or mk2 :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: Bellend on 07 November 2010, 19:01
OMG, I didn't see the first half of this thread.

Can you say inspiration!  :shocked:

Hamerite, relays and conduit tomorrow for mine.

Top work mate, really shows!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: cняis on 07 November 2010, 19:03
how long did you spend on yours today shaun?  :smug:

me? 6 hours. plus 6 hours yesterday  :cool: :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: richandhazel on 10 November 2010, 20:40
Gone very quiet all of a sudden........damned darker, colder nights :angry:
I've been looking forward to your regular updates :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: Martz on 11 November 2010, 16:17
Nice save! I remember that sad day. I was gutted for you. Coming along nicely though.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: jmsheahan on 15 November 2010, 00:21
Been a while since I've checked this thread. Coming along nicely mate - keep at it  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: dubsport on 15 November 2010, 16:05
54 pages later and i love this car! Top work mate  :cool:


Thanks mate

Another watcher  :cool: ... phew you had a lot of catching up to do!


I sure did, but was all worth it! Will be keeping an eye on it from now on!

Makes me want to sell my mk4 and buy mk1 or mk2 :laugh:

did you slap her?  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: dom on 15 November 2010, 20:08
Updates?  :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 November 2010, 11:26

I sure did, but was all worth it! Will be keeping an eye on it from now on!

Makes me want to sell my mk4 and buy mk1 or mk2 :laugh:

All I can say to that is....... DO IT!  :smiley:

OMG, I didn't see the first half of this thread.

Can you say inspiration!  :shocked:

Hamerite, relays and conduit tomorrow for mine.

Top work mate, really shows!
Thanks, much appreciated.. glad you saw the first half of it now....  Still got a little way to go..

how long did you spend on yours today shaun?  :smug:

me? 6 hours. plus 6 hours yesterday  :cool: :tongue:

Errrrm, nothing.  I've been away!.. i've done feck all for nearly 2 weeks.  :sad:

Gone very quiet all of a sudden........damned darker, colder nights :angry:
I've been looking forward to your regular updates :wink:

Yeah it's a bit cr@p at the moment but my mate found a last minute deal to morocco that was cheap as chips so we had his birthday there!

Nice save! I remember that sad day. I was gutted for you. Coming along nicely though.

Thanks mate.... yeah i forget who was around then... was a loooong time ago. 


did you slap her?  :grin:

Slap who?

Updates?  :huh:

I know I know but as above... been away... will get back on to it ASAP!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 November 2010, 12:03
I love updates about your Mk1, haven't been expecting much due to weather conditions as well  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 November 2010, 14:52
I love updates about your Mk1, haven't been expecting much due to weather conditions as well  :sad:
  THats good to know!.... i love giving updates as I know i have done something productive then!.... lost the enthusiasm at the momement with the weather and all..... got leccy man coming to power up my shed this weekend so that might help me get on with stuff again!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 17 November 2010, 19:49
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 November 2010, 19:54
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Thanks mate, means a lot..... just wish i had the cash for a respray like yours!!!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 17 November 2010, 19:58
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Thanks mate, means a lot..... just wish i had the cash for a respray like yours!!!!

No worries bud, I know what its like to battle on a car and thinking about giving up and all that. Lots of respect for the hardwork! Things like this don't get recognised enough IMO.

I hoping to finish off my respray soon, still haven't flatted it back and polished it :D Need to grow some balls before I touch it with wet and dry!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 November 2010, 20:12
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Thanks mate, means a lot..... just wish i had the cash for a respray like yours!!!!

No worries bud, I know what its like to battle on a car and thinking about giving up and all that. Lots of respect for the hardwork! Things like this don't get recognised enough IMO.

I hoping to finish off my respray soon, still haven't flatted it back and polished it :D Need to grow some balls before I touch it with wet and dry!

I think you're right but i'm not too fussed with how much attention it gets even though its pretty much the only active MK1 build on here!  For now i've given up posting on the MK1 owners site, hardly anybody says a thing, don't think I fit in not being a standard campaign and all but it never was and was never meant to be....

I forgot you had to do that!...  Yeah must be pretty scary with paint like that... I dont have to worry about that just yet!... my paint is a temp job anyway, bit like yours originally was.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: clipperjay on 18 November 2010, 10:04
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Thanks mate, means a lot..... just wish i had the cash for a respray like yours!!!!

No worries bud, I know what its like to battle on a car and thinking about giving up and all that. Lots of respect for the hardwork! Things like this don't get recognised enough IMO.

I hoping to finish off my respray soon, still haven't flatted it back and polished it :D Need to grow some balls before I touch it with wet and dry!

I think you're right but i'm not too fussed with how much attention it gets even though its pretty much the only active MK1 build on here!  For now i've given up posting on the MK1 owners site, hardly anybody says a thing, don't think I fit in not being a standard campaign and all but it never was and was never meant to be....

I forgot you had to do that!...  Yeah must be pretty scary with paint like that... I dont have to worry about that just yet!... my paint is a temp job anyway, bit like yours originally was.

Shaun don't worry about purists they can keep polishing there over priced Gti's and do nothing you have save it and in our books that counts for far more than the dairy queens!
Same here two weeks of doing sod all its just too cold and can't spray anything  :sad:
Jay
 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2010, 10:31
Shaun don't worry about purists they can keep polishing there over priced Gti's and do nothing you have save it and in our books that counts for far more than the dairy queens!
Same here two weeks of doing sod all its just too cold and can't spray anything  :sad:
Jay

I'm not worried...  I'm just very grateful towards those who were around when it all went so wrong and to those that have helped me since... And of course I can't forget the people who post support here and kick my butt from time to time.  :grin:

I thought you were going to look into using a unit up the road from you or something?...... I'm looking forward to this weekend as I am getting power in my shed but the down side is it will not help my unfinished painting....  the rest of the car is going to have to wait now but would really like to finish the kit at least before I take it for an MOT.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: clipperjay on 18 November 2010, 10:49
Yeah I was it still going to cost me money though paint mixing and the drink to use his booth?
The issues is I don't like doing something until I know I can see it through LOL.
I did find an old mate who might do a few things for me, seeing him today so biding my time.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2010, 11:03
Yeah I was it still going to cost me money though paint mixing and the drink to use his booth?
The issues is I don't like doing something until I know I can see it through LOL.
I did find an old mate who might do a few things for me, seeing him today so biding my time.

Yeah I know what you mean, the satin painting has hit a brick wall and like yourself I hate starting something I can't finish.... The good news is that everything that needed sealing is at least painted...  If I put some heat in the shed I may be able to finish the kit so it has somewhere warm to cure???.... after that if its on the road it will just have to look odd for a while!  dont think that would matter too much during the winter anyway.....  Need to have a serious think now as to what I really have to do to get this road worthy now.....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: cняis on 18 November 2010, 13:16
Looking forward to the next update bud, such a f**king awesome car, great work!!!
Thanks mate, means a lot..... just wish i had the cash for a respray like yours!!!!

No worries bud, I know what its like to battle on a car and thinking about giving up and all that. Lots of respect for the hardwork! Things like this don't get recognised enough IMO.

I hoping to finish off my respray soon, still haven't flatted it back and polished it :D Need to grow some balls before I touch it with wet and dry!

I think you're right but i'm not too fussed with how much attention it gets even though its pretty much the only active MK1 build on here!  For now i've given up posting on the MK1 owners site, hardly anybody says a thing, don't think I fit in not being a standard campaign and all but it never was and was never meant to be....

I forgot you had to do that!...  Yeah must be pretty scary with paint like that... I dont have to worry about that just yet!... my paint is a temp job anyway, bit like yours originally was.

Shaun don't worry about purists they can keep polishing there over priced Gti's and do nothing you have save it and in our books that counts for far more than the dairy queens!
Same here two weeks of doing sod all its just too cold and can't spray anything  :sad:
Jay
 

brush on hammerite FTW
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2010, 14:14
Good point, can pretty much paint that in any wwather as long as its not raining!....  I've known of a whole car being painted with it but was thinned down a bit and sprayed with a compressor, looked like an awesome job too.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 18 November 2010, 15:09
brush on hammerite FTW

+1

When I stripped my car, I ground and flatted back all the rear beam, subframe, wishbones, etc and Hammerite'd them black, they look sh!t again now lol, but looked sweet when they weren't dirty!

I wish I had used something other than black though.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2010, 15:46
brush on hammerite FTW

+1

When I stripped my car, I ground and flatted back all the rear beam, subframe, wishbones, etc and Hammerite'd them black, they look sh!t again now lol, but looked sweet when they weren't dirty!

I wish I had used something other than black though.
  yeah I have used it in places but I think Chris meant do the body!  :laugh:

will be doing my beams etc in red me thinks
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 18 November 2010, 16:47
brush on hammerite FTW

+1

When I stripped my car, I ground and flatted back all the rear beam, subframe, wishbones, etc and Hammerite'd them black, they look sh!t again now lol, but looked sweet when they weren't dirty!

I wish I had used something other than black though.
  yeah I have used it in places but I think Chris meant do the body!  :laugh:

will be doing my beams etc in red me thinks

Red is a good shout, I would do mine in red if I did it again.

Lol, you can roller paint the car too, comes up really nice if you flat it back and polish it up. I was going to do mine in Royal Mail postbox red before I got it sprayed. Was the cheap alternative :D
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2010, 17:28
brush on hammerite FTW

+1

When I stripped my car, I ground and flatted back all the rear beam, subframe, wishbones, etc and Hammerite'd them black, they look sh!t again now lol, but looked sweet when they weren't dirty!

I wish I had used something other than black though.
  yeah I have used it in places but I think Chris meant do the body!  :laugh:

will be doing my beams etc in red me thinks

Red is a good shout, I would do mine in red if I did it again.

Lol, you can roller paint the car too, comes up really nice if you flat it back and polish it up. I was going to do mine in Royal Mail postbox red before I got it sprayed. Was the cheap alternative :D
  Well I do plan to colour code in red... pretty traditional for a black car... i did read up on roller painting but thought it was a little bit of a joke for a long term solution however, if done with patience!!!

(http://horsepowersports.com/images/corvairpaint.jpg)

and this one the paint has been on the car now for over two years!

(http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/holden-commodore-how-tos/95033d1276410709-diy-painting-your-car-rollers-p1030280.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: mika16S on 20 November 2010, 13:20
It seems really nice, I think you will have really good results with your project.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 November 2010, 18:07
It seems really nice, I think you will have really good results with your project.

Thank you!  :smiley:  I hope so.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 22 November 2010, 20:36
Is the mk1 still going mate. Am egerly waiting an update. I know weather is crap though.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: cняis on 23 November 2010, 21:21
Is the mk1 still going mate. Am egerly waiting an update. I know weather is crap though.

dont be misled by the cold weather mate. i've fitted new headlights this evening, in the cold with only a torch for light  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 23 November 2010, 21:36
Rather you than me bud but fairplay to you mate. Is it all coming along nicely bud
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: cняis on 23 November 2010, 22:49
Rather you than me bud but fairplay to you mate. Is it all coming along nicely bud

its what happens when you're an idiot and kill two completely good lights  :lipsrsealed:

needed to replace them
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 November 2010, 23:28
Haven't updated anything as the truth is I haven't done anything, but like you say Chris its not the weather thats stopped me (although I can't so anymore painting on the car...  I will have power in the shed by Thursday all being well so I will continue to finish the bodykit and get that on the car ASAP... then its on to finishing the interior, seats and carpets in, couple of tyres, a few tweaks then its MOT time (to see what i've missed).
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: cняis on 23 November 2010, 23:30
Haven't updated anything as the truth is I haven't done anything, but like you say Chris its not the weather thats stopped me (although I can't so anymore painting on the car...  I will have power in the shed by Thursday all being well so I will continue to finish the bodykit and get that on the car ASAP... then its on to finishing the interior, seats and carpets in, couple of tyres, a few tweaks then its MOT time (to see what i've missed).

easier to work with a list!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 November 2010, 23:36
Haven't updated anything as the truth is I haven't done anything, but like you say Chris its not the weather thats stopped me (although I can't so anymore painting on the car...  I will have power in the shed by Thursday all being well so I will continue to finish the bodykit and get that on the car ASAP... then its on to finishing the interior, seats and carpets in, couple of tyres, a few tweaks then its MOT time (to see what i've missed).

easier to work with a list!
yeah I know, the lists I made myself on here were massive but I'm sure Mr MOT Man will give me a better one with lots of £ signs on it!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 24 November 2010, 12:38
It'll pass the mot.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 November 2010, 12:59
It'll pass the mot.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but i'm sure it won't... Just hope that whatever it is will be minor and easy to fix.  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: Guy on 24 November 2010, 16:05
It'll pass the mot.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but i'm sure it won't... Just hope that whatever it is will be minor and easy to fix.  :smiley:

when is the MOT?

i don't how but I completely missed this thread up until last night... spent ages reading from the beginning - fascinating!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 November 2010, 16:11
It'll pass the mot.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but i'm sure it won't... Just hope that whatever it is will be minor and easy to fix.  :smiley:

when is the MOT?

i don't how but I completely missed this thread up until last night... spent ages reading from the beginning - fascinating!  :cool:
 

How can you miss it!... unless you don't go in the dub rides section much???.... :laugh:

TBO after my return I didn't really take any notice of this section for a while but have been on the ball since i started posting in it!... Nice to hear you took the time to go through it (there is too much chatting in it at times) and thanks for the comment as they are always welcome (keeps me going)

I plan to book one at the end of the month (after being paid) to see what the crack is... I can't put it off anymore!...
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: Guy on 24 November 2010, 16:35
It'll pass the mot.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but i'm sure it won't... Just hope that whatever it is will be minor and easy to fix.  :smiley:

when is the MOT?

i don't how but I completely missed this thread up until last night... spent ages reading from the beginning - fascinating!  :cool:
 

How can you miss it!... unless you don't go in the dub rides section much???.... :laugh:

TBO after my return I didn't really take any notice of this section for a while but have been on the ball since i started posting in it!... Nice to hear you took the time to go through it (there is too much chatting in it at times) and thanks for the comment as they are always welcome (keeps me going)

I plan to book one at the end of the month (after being paid) to see what the crack is... I can't put it off anymore!...

i think i will be doing the same early in the new year
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 24 November 2010, 18:27
Ooow. 4weeks and it should be mot'd mate. Mk1 on the road. Am excited for you.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2010, 12:15
Is this not on time for mot ne more then mate?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2010, 12:29
Is this not on time for mot ne more then mate?

Um, I lost my flow while painting and winter kicked in, got power in the shed to get on with other stuff but work plus other commitments got in the way!... I have today off work and am going outside now... promise of updates this evening!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2010, 12:45
Woop woop. Its thew winter I don't like stops everything.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: dom on 14 December 2010, 13:08
Is this not on time for mot ne more then mate?

Um, I lost my flow while painting and winter kicked in, got power in the shed to get on with other stuff but work plus other commitments got in the way!... I have today off work and am going outside now... promise of updates this evening!  :lipsrsealed:

Fooking slacker, you should be ashamed of yourself  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Missing Jigsaw Piece P50 + Body Paint P51)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 14 December 2010, 15:13
Is this not on time for mot ne more then mate?

Um, I lost my flow while painting and winter kicked in, got power in the shed to get on with other stuff but work plus other commitments got in the way!... I have today off work and am going outside now... promise of updates this evening!  :lipsrsealed:

Better do or i will be coming down to rehome it!  :evil:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2010, 18:30
I have been busy but feel I could have done something by now... no more deadlines from me anymore as it seems to be a bit of joke when I set one.

Spent a lot of time cleaning and organising all the small parts that need refitting.  lost some interior trim already...  :sad: it'll be somewhere.

Fitted new frames and seats with original seat belt buckles.  I will be rolling with carpet but will be cleaning and fitting it post MOT, also might help MOT man see that my floor is solid.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted2.jpg)

I've got a slight clearance issue which I also had with the vintage Recaro that was in it before, I am quite tall and custom frames are always slightly higher than OEM.  I just fit comfortably but may have to look into this at a later date.
 
Shaun

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2010, 18:32
I always loose interier parts bud its part of the process. When they turn up its better. Good job for doin domits today a* for effort.
Day off well spent then mate
Liam
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2010, 19:04
I always loose interier parts bud its part of the process. When they turn up its better. Good job for doin domits today a* for effort.
Day off well spent then mate
Liam

Could have done more but had that misty, drizzle sh*t all day so everything got wet without really noticing....have to leave the car uncovered now as it's soaked.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2010, 19:07
Yeh we've had that. It was foggy aswell not happy like. But its coming together now shauwn. You keepin the paint how it is till weathers better now mate
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2010, 19:21
Yeh we've had that. It was foggy aswell not happy like. But its coming together now shauwn. You keepin the paint how it is till weathers better now mate

I've got no choice and doesn't effect MOT.  Whats on it has cured OK so will concentrate on the kit as that's nearly done, i'm going to have to jump in and out of the shed to finish, got gas heaters in there now which should help.  Broadband in there now too to keep me entertained.  :grin:

Still need a sort out in there but it'll do for now.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Number8a.jpg)

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Jimp on 14 December 2010, 19:53
Those seats are nice  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Wayne on 14 December 2010, 20:27
Seats look good.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Dmonday on 14 December 2010, 21:38
looking fressh :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2010, 23:04
Broadband is abit flash. But fairplay, keep warm while sortin little things out. I wish my garage was heated. :(
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 01:36
Broadband is a bit flash. But fairplay, keep warm while sortin little things out. I wish my garage was heated. :(

I wish I had a garage!  :cry:

Bought two of these at like 23 notes each including 16 cans of gas. .............  :smiley:

(http://www.outdoorfocus.co.uk/acatalog/Highlander_heater.jpg)

..............And with the shed now on the mains, broadband is provided from the house via Ethernet Powerline adapters, Works geat.  Getting power to the shed was the expensive part!

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t3/youngsavage1/DSC03659copy600.jpg)


looking fressh :cool:
Cheers.......... yeah there's no heating yet   :grin:

Seats look good.

Those seats are nice  :cool:

Thanks, not expensive and I like them, wouldn't fit them in a daily, I think they will blend in well when the rest of the interior is in... oh and the the rest of the exterior
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 07:46
My sheds got power but its run by a extension under the gravel. I'd rather have mains. What u paid for that stuff want bad.
Garage is still the way forward.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 10:48
My sheds got power but its run by a extension under the gravel. I'd rather have mains. What u paid for that stuff want bad.
Garage is still the way forward.

You want to watch that if it's not outdoor cable.  :lipsrsealed:

I hate wireless so I intend to buy more of these for the fixed machines in my house.  You can run them through extensions but it does reduce the connection speed.

The ones I have are called Comtrend Powerline 9020

search for them on the bay and look out for a last minute bargain, one plugs in next to your router into its lan port, the other wherever you want within you homes electrical supply.  you can add more if needed.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 11:40
Its an outdoor cable and hmmm. I might have to. I want a bigger shed ne way so I can get more car stuff in to play with. Take ur not workin on mk1 2day?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 12:38
Its an outdoor cable and hmmm. I might have to. I want a bigger shed ne way so I can get more car stuff in to play with. Take ur not workin on mk1 2day?

nope, it's pi55ing down and i'm at work anyway.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 12:49
English weather can't change that. Is all the kit coming together now?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 12:55
English weather can't change that. Is all the kit coming together now?
you can see some of it in the shed picture on the right, it's all on top of the monkey bike (another project).. all one side is Satin, the other needs an arch and a skirt smoothing down and painting.... The front valance is um, bright yellow at the moment!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 13:15
Bright yellow for the win. I take that's all gettin painted and refitted then mot??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 13:36
Bright yellow for the win. I take that's all gettin painted and refitted then mot??
  Kind of, got a few other jobs that need doing before then, It's hard to see in the early pics of this thread but the valance got a bit of beating by the bumper thats crushed above it. The yellow is just a stage, it will be black soon.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 14:59
Hmmm. I've seen the pics of the front end, it does not look nice. Good to see it being restored/ brought back from the dead. Some people would of let the scrap man come for it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lewis1641 on 15 December 2010, 15:17
seats look good shaun, sorry,scott!

good shed too. that's a pretty small surfboard. you must be either tiny or very good

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: tdi_blu on 15 December 2010, 15:51
Seats look really nice,ive never been a fan of big recaro style seats in small hatch backs but these look spot on mate nice work  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: richandhazel on 15 December 2010, 15:54
Seats do look nice. The bolsters had deteriorated and the back was twisted on my Mk 1 drivers seat. I took the cover off and managed to fit it to a Mk 2 seat that was in much better condition. Did ever cut my hands though, there are bits sticking out all over the place!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 16:09
seats look good shaun, sorry,scott!

good shed too. that's a pretty small surfboard. you must be either tiny or very good
Cheers bob....
It's a 6 footish board and yeah I am an excellent surfer if I do say so myself,  :grin:

Joke... I can't surf for sh*t.. It was given to me by my girlfriends company as a thank you for doing them a video at boardmasters, newquay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYpLNRifMUI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYpLNRifMUI)

Seats look really nice,ive never been a fan of big recaro style seats in small hatch backs but these look spot on mate nice work  :wink:

Thanks, I'm not a big fan either normally but thought they would work well with the rest of the car when done and were perfect for my budget, the mint spare set of OEM seats I had have long been sold!  :sad:

Seats do look nice. The bolsters had deteriorated and the back was twisted on my Mk 1 drivers seat. I took the cover off and managed to fit it to a Mk 2 seat that was in much better condition. Did ever cut my hands though, there are bits sticking out all over the place!

Cheers, what the metal wire bits?..... ouch.... The heated recaro that was in originally was totally fooked, the car came with a mint pair of front seats to be fitted, crash happened before I got the chance followed by me selling the seats!  I was on the look out for something like a pair of mk2 seats but gave up and got what I have now.  Had a few fitting issues with these, may try sticking the driver seat on the Recaro frame at some point to see if I can get a better driving position with it.

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 18:29
I have been busy but feel I could have done something by now... no more deadlines from me anymore as it seems to be a bit of joke when I set one.

Spent a lot of time cleaning and organising all the small parts that need refitting.  lost some interior trim already...  :sad: it'll be somewhere.

Fitted new frames and seats with original seat belt buckles.  I will be rolling with carpet but will be cleaning and fitting it post MOT, also might help MOT man see that my floor is solid.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/SeatsFitted2.jpg)

I've got a slight clearance issue which I also had with the vintage Recaro that was in it before, I am quite tall and custom frames are always slightly higher than OEM.  I just fit comfortably but may have to look into this at a later date.
 
Shaun



i forgot to say these are verynice mate. u not havin back seats in?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 19:56
Thanks..  :smiley:

No, although I have kept the rear bench for when road trips call on it...  Will get it retrimmed to match one day.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 20:22
I like your style. A partially stripped out mk1 ftw
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 21:20
I like your style. A partially stripped out mk1 ftw
My white one was a two seater, freshly painted floor and no carpets, just the essentials.

this one was fully loaded before, big sound, screen in the glovebox etc, going 50/50 this time.  essentials with a little bit of luxury where its needed.

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 21:25
I prefere stripped out with carpets as metal floor is a bit dull. But then again a full track car would be all stripped out. Haha. But I'm guessin them seats uve just put in were about 80quid. If not there's a place that does em or did for that. But they are nice. Look compfy but sporty. And with the mk1 it all fixes together.
Its a bbs kit int it?
Liam
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 22:02
I prefere stripped out with carpets as metal floor is a bit dull. But then again a full track car would be all stripped out. Haha. But I'm guessin them seats uve just put in were about 80quid. If not there's a place that does em or did for that. But they are nice. Look compfy but sporty. And with the mk1 it all fixes together.
Its a bbs kit int it?
Liam

I think I paid about 190 with the new frames from Belgium. Yes it's BBS, the only kit I would have on a black MK1.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 15 December 2010, 22:07
Back when they new how to make kits
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Neo Badness on 15 December 2010, 22:23
I'm really liking the curved shifter, custom job? I was looking at trying to fit one out of a 'rocco but it was deemed low priority.

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 22:33
Back when they new how to make kits

You knows it.. Firbreglass free too!  :cool:

I'm really liking the curved shifter, custom job? I was looking at trying to fit one out of a 'rocco but it was deemed low priority.

 :cool:

Well spotted, its a rocco shifter... works well in a MK1 for those that are tall and sit quite far back.  looks a little naked at the mo.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Jimp on 15 December 2010, 22:56
The rocco shifter is a really nice touch. Is it a mk1 or mk2 rocco shifter? I know they are both curved but I think the mk2 one is a different shape. Those seats are immaculate and suit the car so well  :cool: What are they if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 23:19
The rocco shifter is a really nice touch. Is it a mk1 or mk2 rocco shifter? I know they are both curved but I think the mk2 one is a different shape. Those seats are immaculate and suit the car so well  :cool: What are they if you don't mind me asking?

MK1 rocco selector, fitted all new linkages/bushes etc, just need to add my mk3 shift weight.

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:YARs3CWV2HHwPM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/eurodub-webmaster/Stuff%20For%20Sale/Mk3ShiftWeight.jpg&t=1)

Seats are Raceland GTBs, drivers seat will be on a recaro frame soon me thinks.

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 16 December 2010, 06:41
Will recaro subframe not then sit one seat lower than the other, or will it not be that noticeable. And on the kit, is it plastic or metal?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 December 2010, 10:14
Will recaro subframe not then sit one seat lower than the other, or will it not be that noticeable. And on the kit, is it plastic or metal?
 
I'm not sure, i'm hoping slightly lower, won't be enough to notice and if it is i'll have to souce another for the passenger side somehow.....

Kit is plastic and very flexable.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Neo Badness on 16 December 2010, 10:27
Yup I'm a geek :nerd:

Looks good though, keep at it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 16 December 2010, 10:33
Plastic is the way. Better than fibreglass
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 December 2010, 12:27
Yup I'm a geek :nerd:

Looks good though, keep at it.

Nowt wrong with that, there's a few of us on here.

Thanks, i'm trying.

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: jmsheahan on 17 December 2010, 12:46
Not looked at this thread for a while - loving the seats mate, look great  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 December 2010, 13:29
also love the seats, suit the car nicely :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 December 2010, 14:24
Not looked at this thread for a while - loving the seats mate, look great  :smiley:

also love the seats, suit the car nicely :wink:

Cheers.... I hope to be back in the flow now I have somewher to work on parts etc at least... Hope to have more updates soon.  :smiley:

Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Dec on 19 December 2010, 11:48
Just caught up with this, those seats are flippin awesome! :smiley: Looking good dude!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: dom on 19 December 2010, 12:43
Somehow I missed the update with the seats, I was about to come on here and demand to know why no progress had been made  :grin:

The seats look great :afro:

MOT by the end of Jan??  :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Dmonday on 19 December 2010, 13:44
Thought i commented on this :shocked: seats are looking cool though :cool: liking the progress

Dan
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2010, 13:50
Just caught up with this, those seats are flippin awesome! :smiley: Looking good dude!

Thanks Dec

Somehow I missed the update with the seats, I was about to come on here and demand to know why no progress had been made  :grin:

The seats look great :afro:

MOT by the end of Jan??  :huh:

That's probably because I went quiet for a while and you forgot all about it...... as far as MOT date goes, no comment.  :lipsrsealed:

Thought i commented on this :shocked: seats are looking cool though :cool: liking the progress

Dan

Yeah you did, I think your key word was fressssh!.... Thanks dude... it's been a bit slow but have been doing quite a bit in the man shed, updates to follow later.   :cool:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 01 January 2011, 21:02
Love this car, looks fantastic mate, makes me really want an early golf  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 01 January 2011, 22:29
Good job or u'd owe me that maccies :p how's kit coming along?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 January 2011, 22:34
Good job or u'd owe me that maccies :p how's kit coming along?

Haha.... Not bad to be honest, just not posted any progress on it.  Though I'd just wait till it's all done.  A lot of time has gone on the front valance as that got a battering in the smash.  It's pretty straight and flat now and nearly ready for painting which I hope to do tomorrow, that and the last wheel arch.
 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 January 2011, 16:52
Love this car, looks fantastic mate, makes me really want an early golf  :smiley:

Cheers, you can have mine when i'm done, swap?   :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 03 January 2011, 16:24
update? Mot date set yet :p
Liam
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 January 2011, 16:27
update? Mot date set yet :p
Liam

Update tonight when I've finished working on it...


That is all.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: lemski on 03 January 2011, 16:30
Ur doing work on it today. Best crack on with mine tomorow.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: dom on 05 January 2011, 19:43
update? Mot date set yet :p
Liam

Update tonight when I've finished working on it...


That is all.

48 hours later and still no update  :cry: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: travisreeve on 05 January 2011, 21:09
:D just scroled through the whole thread loving the progress shaun unfortunately i havent read 65 pages lol

top work tho never is easy lookin at a smashed wreck thinking i have to put that right lol

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: Bellend on 05 January 2011, 22:23
Coming along nicely.

Fingers crossed for the MOT.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 January 2011, 10:53
update? Mot date set yet :p
Liam

Update tonight when I've finished working on it...


That is all.

48 hours later and still no update  :cry: :grin:

Um, kind of for a reason now as I don't want to post half finished stuff, major body related works going on and want to post some finishes.

Also doing an 8 mile round trip to Newcastle soon to pick up something i've always quite fancied, don't really need but was a lucky bargain I couldnt resist!

:D just scroled through the whole thread loving the progress shaun unfortunately i havent read 65 pages lol

top work tho never is easy lookin at a smashed wreck thinking i have to put that right lol



I don't blame you for not reading but glad you managed to have a flick through!

Yeah, i never thought i'd be doing what i'm doing now, 6 years on!  :shocked:

Coming along nicely.

Fingers crossed for the MOT.  :cool:

Thanks, I hope she's going to be OK and i'm not wasting my time and money!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (New Seats & Frames Fitted p59)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 06 January 2011, 11:12
Thanks, I hope she's going to be OK and i'm not wasting my time and money!

You know where i am if you decide to sell up :cool:  :grin: :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (UPDATE TIME)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 17:39
Update time.... it's a big one over a few posts so bear with me... try not to post anything while I do it.  :smiley:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 17:59
The cold winter weeks got in the way, plus I was a bit lazy but the new man shed has helped me prep in the evenings and today has allowed me to paint...  I am tired of how long this is taking me now and it's obvious I need a full professional respray when funds permit.. As a result my attention to detail has slipped some what, so now this is all about getting the old girl back together in an OK looking state.

Front Valance

Not easy to see in the pictures but there were lots of small damaged areas

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish11.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish12.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish13.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish14.jpg)




Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 18:05
Side Skirts

As you may remember the skirts had extra holes drilled, the extra screws that were used were rotten and fooked and needed to be ground out.  This damaged the skirts and I had to repair the damage I casued.  :sad:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish16.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish17.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/WingsTake214.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish18.jpg)

 :cool:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 18:11
The remaining arches

Obviously only posting the process for one of them.  :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish19.jpg)

At some point this car had mud flaps attached to each corner of the kit, the previous owner had cut them off as the screws were rotten.  I had to tackle all four remains which involved a lot of swearing!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish20.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish21.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish22.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish23.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish24.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish25.jpg)

 :cool:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 18:14
DONE!!

Tucked away in the shed on the workbench now waiting to be fitted back on to the car.  If the weather is good tomorrow, I might just do it..  :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFinish26.jpg)

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: dom on 08 January 2011, 18:25
Awesome, you have been a busy boy! Lets hope it's dry tomorrow then!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 18:53
Cheers Dom... Indeed, if its nice i'm going to get up early and see if I can make this thing look nearly finished!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: dom on 08 January 2011, 19:12
Cheers Dom... Indeed, if its nice i'm going to get up early and see if I can make this thing look nearly finished!

With the kit on it'll look so much closer to being finished than without it, it'll make all the work so far feel worthwhile  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 19:25
Cheers Dom... Indeed, if its nice i'm going to get up early and see if I can make this thing look nearly finished!

With the kit on it'll look so much closer to being finished than without it, it'll make all the work so far feel worthwhile  :cool:

Yeah exciting times, I've got to fit the other wing, the bumpers, the front one is brand new and I've managed to scratch it already!  :cry:

I think I've got quite a lot of d*cking about to with the suspension as the kit reduces arch clearance by quite a bit, also haven't got my new lower profile front tyres on yet.  I've got new camber bolts to fit up front, the grille and on monday i'm picking up yet another bonnet!  :lipsrsealed: but this one is a little different, needs work and certainly won't be fitted before the MOT.

In fact there's still quite a lot of stupid niggly things to do.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2011, 19:32
Good progress :afro:

Nice to see threads like this where things get done  :cool:  Me, I just post about the tat I've bought  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Peej1981 on 08 January 2011, 20:06
Only just managed to catch up n this thread, looking really good shaun. Really wish i had a bloody shed, want to respray my front bumper.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2011, 20:11
Good progress :afro:

Nice to see threads like this where things get done  :cool:  Me, I just post about the tat I've bought  :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks mate.... Well you do more to your daily than I do to mine... best mod that's got is the air freshener.  :grin:

Only just managed to catch up n this thread, looking really good shaun. Really wish I had a bloody shed, want to respray my front bumper.

Cheers, I can't spray in there, even with my proper spraying mask I'd propbably do some harm, plus the spray would get on stuff I wouldn't want it to.  I tried once, shed fills up quick... not safe.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: lemski on 08 January 2011, 20:29
Well done mate. That's amazing progress. Can't wait to see the kit on the car and make it look all that closer to being finished.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Wayne on 08 January 2011, 22:05
Excellent progress Shaun :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 January 2011, 22:33
That's coming on mate, good effort and stick at it.

Just as a wee aside. You'll save yourself a fortune not going to Halfords for spray paint, find a paintshop trade supplier and wander in wearing your overalls, it's like £3/4 odds for 600ml tins of Bodyline stuff. It's good quality stuff as it's where the trade buy their stuff. I only just discovered a shop near me a wish I'd found them 10yrs ago :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: benvictors on 09 January 2011, 10:20
Solid work as always Shaun, coming along nicely  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: cняis on 09 January 2011, 10:52
ok so where are the finished pics then  :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: richandhazel on 09 January 2011, 11:25
Great progress :cool:
Can't wait to see it all fitted.
I haven't dared to even look at removing my bodykit :undecided:
My N/S rear arch is damaged. I think it must have been scraped against a brick wall or something sometime in its 27 year past.
Seeing your photos and progress inspires me to get mine sorted one of these days :smiley:

Do you not need a special flexible paint or additive when painting plastics?

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Neo Badness on 09 January 2011, 19:25


Do you not need a special flexible paint or additive when painting plastics?



Yes, plastic primer. Top coat as normal
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: VR6_ROB on 09 January 2011, 20:26
looking good mate doing a good job
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: tdi_blu on 09 January 2011, 21:41
Great work looking forward to seeing it all fitted  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 January 2011, 22:16
Well done mate. That's amazing progress. Can't wait to see the kit on the car and make it look all that closer to being finished.

Cheers, got most of it on today but had a late start due to other things getting in the way.. Was dark by the time I was halfway.  Front took a long time, lots of new holes needed to be made due the new wing and I had issues as the front valance and N/S arch had lost their shape a little so sorted that with some heat treatment. Alignment was made a little easier as a mate turned up at the right time.  :cool:

Excellent progress Shaun :afro:


Cheers Wayne

That's coming on mate, good effort and stick at it.

Just as a wee aside. You'll save yourself a fortune not going to Halfords for spray paint, find a paintshop trade supplier and wander in wearing your overalls, it's like £3/4 odds for 600ml tins of Bodyline stuff. It's good quality stuff as it's where the trade buy their stuff. I only just discovered a shop near me a wish I'd found them 10yrs ago :grin:

I know, I have done this all wrong.. I originally only bought a couple of cans for a test spray to see if it would work as temporary solution.  I really liked the quality and the way it sprayed, I even looked on ebay for cheaper stuff and found some, just never bought it as I'd already gone too far with the Halfrauds stuff.  As I was doing a bit at time over a couple of months I hadn't really noticed the cost, but I know it was way too much!  I need to do another coat on the car so may do the right thing and get some cheaper stuff!

Solid work as always Shaun, coming along nicely  :grin:

Thanks, it looks better in pictures!  :grin:

ok so where are the finished pics then  :grin: :kiss:

Coming soon to a Golf forum near you! :wink:

Great progress :cool:
Can't wait to see it all fitted.
I haven't dared to even look at removing my bodykit :undecided:
My N/S rear arch is damaged. I think it must have been scraped against a brick wall or something sometime in its 27 year past.
Seeing your photos and progress inspires me to get mine sorted one of these days :smiley:

Do you not need a special flexible paint or additive when painting plastics?


Cheers Rich

Yeah you've mentioned your kit fear before...  I was lucky but then it was spotless rust wise when I bought it... rear arches were going though after 6 years of living it rough but just salvable.. its worth checking, better to find and clean up a bit of rust than wait till it finds you!

The material is very easy to work with if you need to get rid of a scuff but filling is a pain in places!

Yes to the paint, Plastic primer and platic filler primer (yellow) where needed. top coat was normal Stain Black as used on the body.. it's surprising flexible.

looking good mate doing a good job

Thanks... on the outside i'm not, its a bit of a bodge now really.  but at least I know its clean from rust, sealed and looks OK (from a distance!) untill I get it done properly...  talk about doing things the hard way!

Great work looking forward to seeing it all fitted  :wink:

Cheers, me too!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 January 2011, 22:20
Didn't take any pictures as it was pitch black, here's a little teaser though

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Frontteaser.jpg)

All the kit has been fitted with new zinc plated screws and brass dome washers, really stands out in places...

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: cняis on 09 January 2011, 22:22

All the kit has been fitted with new zinc plated screws and brass dome washers, really stands out in places...



im liking that idea :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 January 2011, 22:45

All the kit has been fitted with new zinc plated screws and brass dome washers, really stands out in places...



im liking that idea :afro:

Yeah I wasn't sure it was a good idea at first, was going to use black screws and washers but I'm happy now they're on, look a bit more motorsport and its subtle as most of them are out of view.  The fronts won't be seen because of the bumper so its only the arches at certain angles.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 10 January 2011, 16:20
Sweet progress Shaun :cool:

Really goods things are coming together now :)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 January 2011, 16:24
Don't give up just yet!!!

If you saw me driving away in it, then you would be gutted!!

Good progress so far :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 21:18
Cheers guys... If I saw anybody drive off in it they better hope they're a better driver than me because I'll be right behind them!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: travisreeve on 10 January 2011, 21:38
SHAUN posting that pic just isent fair :(

good progress mate  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: Sam on 10 January 2011, 21:43
I would like to think im a fairly decent driver

*grabs coat and runs out of the door*
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 21:44
My Favourite Audi of all time, the Group B Quattro

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/GroubBQuattro.jpg)

Always wanted one but i'll have to stick to the golf.  :grin: However i've always fancied the bonnet for a MK1 if the rest of the car would suit it.  I think the way i'm heading with mine it will.  I've waited all my dub life for this at the right price and then I found one by chance!... Travelled to the other side of the earth to get it!

It's been in a barn for a very long time, once part of an early MK1 VR6........ Now it's mine.... Long story short, I was very very lucky to get this as it was already sold but then the buyer couldn't be ars*d to go the distance to fetch it.  It needs a lot of work!... its made from Aluminium and Glass Fibre.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet5.jpg)

It's got more of a pronounced bulge than the original but I like it.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Vents are functional, I don't like the silver mesh, the other vents mesh is damaged.  The bonnet catch was ripped off so that area is damaged, so are the points to bolt the hinges.  The mounting nuts for all of them are rattling inside. It's scratched to fook and is rough around the edges so I will have my work cut out when the time comes.



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: cняis on 10 January 2011, 21:56
WOWSER that will suit the bodykit nicely. i want one. b*stard! :afro:

is it a VW motorsport item? or a homebrew?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: lewis1641 on 10 January 2011, 22:11
As a venty type bonnet it looks pretty cool. Hope it looks good on the car. 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: dom on 10 January 2011, 22:22
I'm sure it'll look wicked after a few days weeks of cleaning/repairing  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (BIG UPDATE - Bodykit Finished P65)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 22:36
I would like to think im a fairly decent driver

*grabs coat and runs out of the door*

Ha, yeah but don't we all.  :grin:

WOWSER that will suit the bodykit nicely. i want one. b*stard! :afro:

is it a VW motorsport item? or a homebrew?

Don't think they made one like this for the golf.  It's a home brew and once a very good one.  I couldn't meet the guy who owned it, spoke to his dad, their barns were phenomenal, car heaven!  He told me the story and said he had this specially made in the mid 90s to a certain spec, ie not just fibre.  From what I understand it has an ally frame and skin, so not quite as light as fibre on its own but stronger and much lighter than OEM.

As a venty type bonnet it looks pretty cool. Hope it looks good on the car. 

I hate venty bonnets, lots of barry boys have gash evo copies etc... This in my eyes is different, its from the same era and from a quattro and I will make damn sure it looks good....

I'm sure it'll look wicked after a few days weeks of cleaning/repairing  :cool:

Oi cheeky! I can't touch it till I've finished the rest of the car, this will be a post MOT project, needs more than just a clean, it needs stripping, repairing and repainting.  My major concern is the fooked mounting points and catch location.  :sad:


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: VR6_ROB on 10 January 2011, 22:37
TRIAL FIT IT i want to see what this looks like
love them quattros if i ever had the cash i would buy one of those
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 22:43
TRIAL FIT IT i want to see what this looks like
love them quattros if i ever had the cash i would buy one of those

I plan to, I won't be able to help myself.... Shame its dark when i get home, I'll see what i can do.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 January 2011, 22:57
Someone span a sport-quattro replica in front of me at the VAG Action Day at Combe a couple of years back.

I *may* have been leaning on him for a while because he was driving like a girl.  :grin:

Bonnet looks like it has potential, but we need to see a trial fit.

At what point do you get a long-service to your car award?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 23:23
Someone span a sport-quattro replica in front of me at the VAG Action Day at Combe a couple of years back.

I *may* have been leaning on him for a while because he was driving like a girl.  :grin:

Bonnet looks like it has potential, but we need to see a trial fit.

At what point do you get a long-service to your car award?

Firstly, it's about time you posted something in here!  However, I took your silence as a compliment.  :grin:

Either that or you've not looked till now!

You should have asked him for the keys then!

It certainly does have potential, first hurdle is to figure out how to get to the bits rattling around inside and put them where they should be if useable.  :sad:

I'm not sure about the long service award, how do I go about getting one of those?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Wayne on 10 January 2011, 23:33
Bonnet is different but I think will suit the car :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 10 January 2011, 23:38
That bonnet is gonna swing either way. Im thinking its gonna go down the cool retro racer route
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: shepgti on 10 January 2011, 23:45
give it some wide arches and it'll look like one of those hillclimb mk1's  :cool:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mm9PKSNY3U
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2011, 23:59
give it some wide arches and it'll look like one of those hillclimb mk1's  :cool:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mm9PKSNY3U

For someone that doesn't know me that well, you know me too well...  :grin:

I am a massive fan of the Berg Cup and would love my car to be set up like a potential competitor! 10k RPM plus motor but styled on one of Richard Lloyds later golfs.  Why didn't he make my car look like this?!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/fthaimike/vw%20pictures/Brno-1979-06-10-rf3.jpg)

I saw some berg cup arches for sale a while back but i wasn't in a position to buy them... Hopefully another chance will come one day if I decide it's a good move.


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 00:01
Bonnet is different but I think will suit the car :afro:

I know so.

That bonnet is gonna swing either way. Im thinking its gonna go down the cool retro racer route

Thats what I want.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: shepgti on 11 January 2011, 00:04
i thought you could just buy 5" fibre glass arches pretty easy  :undecided: saw some on mk1 forum a few months ago
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 00:06
Well if thats what you want im gonna change my vote. Its gonna look chavy and sh!te  :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 00:11
Well if thats what you want im gonna change my vote. Its gonna look chavy and sh!te  :evil:

 :grin: I don't do scene and nor does this car... Well it did once when it was rebuilt in 1985 but it kind of stayed there and that's fine by me.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 00:18
You gonna have the air intake directly under that vent getting soaking wet?

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 January 2011, 00:20
I'd be interested to see how that looks. That Audi Quattro was a car that made a huge impact on the rally scene and left a huge impression on us at the time :smiley:

Talking of seeing how the bonnet would look, it would be nice to have some daylight pictures of the kit that you have refitted :wink:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Jimp on 11 January 2011, 00:29
Looking forward to seeing the bonnet fitted  :cool: It think it will be spot on  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 00:30
So its this but in black? You gonna have the air intake directly under that vent getting soaking wet?


Yes that's pretty much it except my bulge is bigger  :laugh:

Um.... I already posted a SMALLER pic..... That's huge!

I have adjustable plans for the front vents but sadly the side vent (gill) is on the wrong side for a mk1 golf.  Thats above my washer bottle.  :grin:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 00:33
I'd be interested to see how that looks. That Audi Quattro was a car that made a huge impact on the rally scene and left a huge impression on us at the time :smiley:

Talking of seeing how the bonnet would look, it would be nice to have some daylight pictures of the kit that you have refitted :wink:

Sadly it will be a while until this bonnet is how it should be but i will do a trial fit.... I have got 80% of the bodykit on..

Even i haven't seen the ca in daylight since and won't until Saturday.  I will finish and take shots ASAP.


Looking forward to seeing the bonnet fitted  :cool: It think it will be spot on  :cool:

Cheers.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 00:35
Ah sh!te, yer forgot about the mk1's been backwards with there setup. At least you will never have to fill your washer bottle if you leave the cap off. Will delete pic  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 00:39
With all this talk of the bonnet, retro racer look and hill climb cars with wide arches etc, for information for those that weren't around when I first joined, this car used to compete in it's heyday.  Many trophies for track and hill climb events (kept by owner 1).  owner 2 had it as a weekend toy for around 17 years and filled it full of sound and kept it locked away most of the time.....  

Then I got hold of it.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: BiGUKG on 11 January 2011, 00:59
This really is admirable work mate, nice one!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: lemski on 11 January 2011, 06:52
Shaun!
1. That bonnet will be cool as
2. Berg cup mk1s r legendry
3 am gettin worried about our wager slightly now.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Peej1981 on 11 January 2011, 08:28
Shaun mate we are still all waiting for the trail fit. I personaly love the bonnet, want one myself.

Just thought i would see how much those Audi's are fetching now

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2238727.htm :shocked: :shocked:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2242088.htm :shocked: :shocked:

This is more my budget  :laugh:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2345029.htm
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 11:18
Calm down, I only got back with it last night!  I work long, hard hours so it's difficult to keep you lot entertained!  I did however take a couple of quick snaps  on the way out to work this mornig so you will be able to see how the car looks with most of the kit on tonight.  :smiley:

Not too sure on the colour of that bronze Quattro but would be keen to buy the 4k one for that money if I had it!.. you could turn that into something half decent!

Shaun!
1. That bonnet will be cool as
2. Berg cup mk1s r legendry
3 am gettin worried about our wager slightly now.

Still got a little way to go and it WILL fail it's MOT.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: archie837 on 11 January 2011, 11:20
Shush about the fail you.

Worst comes to worst you can always get a dodgy one?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: dom on 11 January 2011, 11:20

Shaun!
1. That bonnet will be cool as
2. Berg cup mk1s r legendry
3 am gettin worried about our wager slightly now.

Still got a little way to go and it WILL fail it's MOT.  :sad:

It will do if you carry on thinking like that.......
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 11:28
I can't help it, I fear emmision test as it needs tuning and then some.  I used to be able to sort the last one out myself but not this motor.  Steering rack and bushes that I haven't changed, brakes and more.   I'm not being negative but it's been a long time and she got beaten up good and proper so just being realistic.. A failure would tell me what to do, I just hope the list isn't too big or expensive as money wise I'm close to fooked with spending much more on it over the next few months!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 13:03
You can put her through a pre-mot cant you? So it wont go down on the records as a fail
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 13:54
You can put her through a pre-mot cant you? So it wont go down on the records as a fail
Hmmmm, for some reason that didn't even cross my mind... will look into that.  However my real concern was not getting a whopping great list of stuuf to do that I didn't think would need doing.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 14:17
You can put her through a pre-mot cant you? So it wont go down on the records as a fail
Hmmmm, for some reason that didn't even cross my mind... will look into that.  However my real concern was not getting a whopping great list of stuuf to do that I didn't think would need doing.

Well isnt that the idea? To get the car on the road again?  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Bodykit Finished P65 & Quattro Bonnet P68)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 14:41
^^ You know what I mean!  :grin:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 18:06
As promised, some rather sh*t shots of some of the kit fitted (2 pieces left to fit).  I took these in a rush on my way to work so a couple are blurry, will correct tomorrow morning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting5.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: clipperjay on 11 January 2011, 18:08
Thats looking good shaun very tidy indeedie what is it without looking back at old posts, Zender bottom spolier has that retro zender feel about it  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 18:15
That is well FIT!  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 18:31
Thats looking good shaun very tidy indeedie what is it without looking back at old posts, Zender bottom spolier has that retro zender feel about it  :cool:

Thanks, the rain beading on the satin makes it look way better than my dodgy, patchy spraying you can see in the dry!  :grin: bit more wet sanding required when completed.

The whole kit is an original BBS... Zender made a similar valance but i'm not a fan of the Zender arches  :sick:

(http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/497/497708-1.jpg)

Need to rebuild the fogs from the Frontera units I bought but this will be post MOT as I need to make a loom.

That is well FIT!  :kiss:

Thanks, I'm basing it on myself.  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Neo Badness on 11 January 2011, 18:37
Good progress :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Rhyso on 11 January 2011, 18:38
This thread is full of WIN :afro:

Love it  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 January 2011, 18:51
That looks great........really coming together now.
Light at the end of the tunnel :wink:

Later this year I can see us meeting up with both of our Mk1's and the VR6........hope I'm not talking too soon for the pair of us :huh:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Wayne on 11 January 2011, 19:36
Looking really good Shaun  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: dom on 11 January 2011, 19:43
Looks like you've done a really good job :afro:

From this:

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/86eb14a5ae87476aaf400346968966e0)

To this:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting.jpg)

Top work  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: cняis on 11 January 2011, 20:03
trial fit of bonnet please :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: apie2004 on 11 January 2011, 20:20
trial fit of bonnet please :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: VR6_ROB on 11 January 2011, 21:08
very tidy you have done a really good job fitting the kit

oh yeah trial fit the bonnet lol
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 January 2011, 21:09
Looks good.  What do you *actually* want to do with it once it's complete?

With the time you've put into it you're going to be a brave man the first time you take it out on the road and the first time you give it full beans.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2011, 21:15
Please say turbocharge and do hillclimbs  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 22:46
Thanks for all the thumbs up! (especially from the Key Members!)   :wink: :laugh: It does help, but note I am not an attention whore.

Looking through this thread has made me realise I talk too much considering the average viewer only really wants pictures!  :grin:

Trial fit of bonnet will be done as soon as humanly possible, no later than this weekend.  :lipsrsealed:

Thanks Dom for the illustrated reminder  :grin:

Looks good.  What do you *actually* want to do with it once it's complete?

With the time you've put into it you're going to be a brave man the first time you take it out on the road and the first time you give it full beans.  :grin:

Thanks, I plan to get it Turbo Charged then compete in some Hill Climb events!  :grin: (Caister, most of those cars are normally aspirated!)

Seriously though it's a valid question. I think most friends (especially the one who was with me on crash day) think I should tootle about in it as a weekend summer toy, my father in law says I should track it and take it to the ring.  :shocked:  I wouldn't mind a bit of both but fear (for the car) the latter.  Also it's nowhere near prepared for it.

I gave it plenty of beans when I got it, she pulled like a train, so much better than it's standard predecessor. Even now the motor seems very keen despite being out of the bay for 6 years.  I need to change the cambelt and get it tuned by a professional, at some point could do with some head work too. After that I think I will have no proplem planting my foot, and for old times sake I might even be tempted to run over a few "travellers" with it after a couple of nudge bar modifications.

In all honesty I do fear for the car on public roads a little now though.  :sad:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: dom on 11 January 2011, 22:54

Thanks Dom for the illustrated reminder  :grin:


As you say, everyone likes pics! Even more so if they highlight just how much work you've put in  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Dmonday on 11 January 2011, 22:58
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting1.jpg)

That looks f*cking awesome! Love it dude, keep it up ;)

Dan
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 23:01

Thanks Dom for the illustrated reminder  :grin:


As you say, everyone likes pics! Even more so if they highlight just how much work you've put in  :wink:

Well i'm glad you do it, I think it would look a bit arrogant if I did it.  :grin:

That looks f*cking awesome! Love it dude, keep it up ;)

Dan

Cheers Dan
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: lemski on 12 January 2011, 13:31
i love the satin. really looks good with rain drops. the amount of work through this thread is mad. what r the parts of the kit not fitted
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: lewis1641 on 12 January 2011, 13:31
the bbs arches look way better than the zender. what were they thinking!

where's that bonnet pic?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 January 2011, 13:47
Seriously though it's a valid question. I think most friends (especially the one who was with me on crash day) think I should tootle about in it as a weekend summer toy, my father in law says I should track it and take it to the ring.  :shocked:  I wouldn't mind a bit of both but fear (for the car) the latter.  Also it's nowhere near prepared for it.

Your father-in-law is correct.  :grin:

It's a tough one, because you're obviously rather attached to the car and there's a certain amount of cache regarding having an early car from what became GTI Engineering, but you're at a decision point at the point of finishing putting it back together, where you need to decide do you preserve it and only make 'period' modifications to it, or does it become something you're developing for your own driving pleasure and modifications to it are entirely function-based. 

The bonnet is a prime example - it's a period modification and you could put period big-assed carbs on the motor (go find an Oettinger 16V  :grin:), or it would allow you to put ITBs on the front of a 9A 16V motor and get more air to them and go like f*ck.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 January 2011, 15:20
Seriously though it's a valid question. I think most friends (especially the one who was with me on crash day) think I should tootle about in it as a weekend summer toy, my father in law says I should track it and take it to the ring.  :shocked:  I wouldn't mind a bit of both but fear (for the car) the latter.  Also it's nowhere near prepared for it.

Your father-in-law is correct.  :grin:

It's a tough one, because you're obviously rather attached to the car and there's a certain amount of cache regarding having an early car from what became GTI Engineering, but you're at a decision point at the point of finishing putting it back together, where you need to decide do you preserve it and only make 'period' modifications to it, or does it become something you're developing for your own driving pleasure and modifications to it are entirely function-based. 

The bonnet is a prime example - it's a period modification and you could put period big-assed carbs on the motor (go find an Oettinger 16V  :grin:), or it would allow you to put ITBs on the front of a 9A 16V motor and get more air to them and go like f*ck.

Attached is an understatement  :grin:

Well at the moment i'm thinking period-ish, especially in the looks department anyway.  I will never attempt to earn Scene Points with it as i'm not bothered.  I'll be happy as a pig in sh*t if I can eventually get this car sorted aesthetically and mechanically to the highest but realistic standard I can.  By that I mean a professional paint job and the original engine running like it should for my own driving pleasure.  Would love to see how much I can squeeze back out of the motor before I attempt any modifications or transplant (advice may be required soon).  I'm expecting power to be down quite a bit at the moment.  Can't wait to see by how much and address it!

Oettinger head, yes please but fat chance.. Period engine though any day.



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: dom on 12 January 2011, 19:17
The more I look at the most recent pics the more I think you should do the whole car satin black  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: dan_apps on 12 January 2011, 22:00
this is looking very good now topwork that man! :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 January 2011, 23:08
The more I look at the most recent pics the more I think you should do the whole car satin black  :cool:

Soon........... When the weathers on my side.  :wink:

this is looking very good now topwork that man! :afro:

Cheers Dan
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: BiGUKG on 13 January 2011, 09:15
Considering what it was like it look's f*cking lovely mate! Bet you're well proud of it? Love the wheels and can't wait to see this done!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: F17BAD on 13 January 2011, 09:25
Gonna look bad boy mate is this car once completed, id prob have normal black paint tho (nd not satin)

that hood looks great, good find :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 January 2011, 10:05
Considering what it was like it look's f*cking lovely mate! Bet you're well proud of it? Love the wheels and can't wait to see this done!

Thanks, yeah I'm feeling more love now its looking loads better.  getting there.  :lipsrsealed:

Gonna look bad boy mate is this car once completed, id prob have normal black paint tho (nd not satin)

that hood looks great, good find :cool:

So would I and I will when the time is right...... Bonnet trial fit on Saturday.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Jay on 13 January 2011, 13:59
 :cool:

That.
Is.
All.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: maisy on 14 January 2011, 22:54
up dates please, hate cliff hangers  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Jay on 15 January 2011, 11:37
Ok mate, it's Saturday and has been for 11 hours 43 minutes.

That's plenty of time to fit the bonnet, where are the pics?!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: Lee_dub on 15 January 2011, 11:38
must admit, im waiting to see how this looks

could go either way
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: cняis on 15 January 2011, 13:31
hurry up shaun!  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 January 2011, 15:17
UPDATES!

(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/8/4/68bd327f-0029-4379-a080-b1e504a2243f.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2011, 17:08
Wow what a croud!  :grin: The delay was that today I wanted to complete the outside of the car, which I have done.  Kit, lights, grille, bumpers etc...  Also trial fitted the bonnet after everything else and just managed to get some snaps before it got too dark!

Sorting photo's now.... bear with me.  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: cняis on 15 January 2011, 17:14
Wow what a croud!  :grin: The delay was that today I wanted to complete the outside of the car, which I have done.  Kit, lights, grille, bumpers etc...  Also trial fitted the bonnet after everything else and just managed to get some snaps before it got too dark!

Sorting photo's now.... bear with me.  :wink:

come on shaun its been 15 mins  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2011, 17:37
Wow what a croud!  :grin: The delay was that today I wanted to complete the outside of the car, which I have done.  Kit, lights, grille, bumpers etc...  Also trial fitted the bonnet after everything else and just managed to get some snaps before it got too dark!

Sorting photo's now.... bear with me.  :wink:

come on shaun its been 15 mins  :shocked:

Sorry uploading now...  got a work call!  :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Quattro Bonnet P68 - Kit Fitting Pics P72)
Post by: dom on 15 January 2011, 17:39
Wow what a croud!  :grin: The delay was that today I wanted to complete the outside of the car, which I have done.  Kit, lights, grille, bumpers etc...  Also trial fitted the bonnet after everything else and just managed to get some snaps before it got too dark!

Sorting photo's now.... bear with me.  :wink:

come on shaun its been 15 mins  :shocked:

Sorry uploading now...  got a work call!  :angry:
:rolleyes:
(http://blockyourid.com/~gbpprorg/mil/celljam/hang_up.jpg)

(change drive to hurry up and prioritise!)
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2011, 17:47
Ignore shut lines, bonnet is just plonked on...... Also imagine it in Satin, not scratched to fook gloss and without the silver grille mesh.... rest of the car needs painting which I will do after MOT... will not be MOTing with this bonnet.  Front will look better with the Lower fogs fitted too, again after MOT.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete10.jpg)

 :cool:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 15 January 2011, 17:55
really suits your car mate, looks spot on :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Sam on 15 January 2011, 18:03
Im gonna have to say... not convinced, sorry dude. I can see this becoming a bit of a marmite bonnet  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: cняis on 15 January 2011, 18:05
Im gonna have to say... not convinced, sorry dude. I can see this becoming a bit of a marmite bonnet  :kiss:

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

summed it up right there. i might grow to love it with black mesh though, we'll see!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2011, 18:18
really suits your car mate, looks spot on :cool:

Cheers... We'll have to see how it is after it's been worked on.

Im gonna have to say... not convinced, sorry dude. I can see this becoming a bit of a marmite bonnet  :kiss:

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

summed it up right there. i might grow to love it with black mesh though, we'll see!

I hear ya fella's.... If i'm honest i'm not too sure myself  :undecided:

At certain angles I think it looks great but others not so.  Standing tall against the car looking down at it I don't like it, but then head on lower down I do, the gloss and mesh ruin it so we'll have to see... I'm still going to make it mint and sort the mesh out and with this and the rest of the car painted it might blend in much better.....  I wish I had the lower fogs sorted as I think this might help with the busy upper front end.

I like it here

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2011, 18:38
i hate to say this, but it would be a lie if i said i liked that on your car, i mean i like the bonnet but not when its on your car if this makes sense.
I say go back standard :undecided:

rest of car looks great tho
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 January 2011, 18:42
Minty goodness IMO.

Sets an already stand-out car further apart and works well with the already-aggressive bodykit.

You just need box-arches on it now.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Neo Badness on 15 January 2011, 18:56
Would be ideal if you're using itb's :lipsrsealed:

Seen these before and they always look super tough. I'd black the mesh, but then I get carried away when blacking cars. :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Wayne on 15 January 2011, 18:57
Love it, really suits the car :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Martz on 15 January 2011, 19:03
I think it works well, doesnt look chavy.  Nice one mate. :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Jimp on 15 January 2011, 19:27
Super aggressive, I like it  :cool: As you said it will look a lot better painted and without the silvery mesh.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: jmsheahan on 15 January 2011, 20:44
Bonnet looks great! (coming from someone who hates things like that usually). Really suits the car and the rest of the kit.

Car is looking superb, top job mate. Can't be far off completion now?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: richandhazel on 15 January 2011, 21:11
Hmmmm, sorry, don't like it :sad: it doesn't work for me, sorry for being honest, only my opinion :huh:
Body kit is looking great though, well done  :smiley:
Thanks for doing the trial fit of the bonnet, I really was curious how it would look. I just don't think that the Mk1 can match the UR Quattro aggressive look....maybe you will prove me wrong.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: cняis on 15 January 2011, 21:20
Hmmmm, sorry, don't like it :sad: it doesn't work for me, sorry for being honest, only my opinion :huh:
Body kit is looking great though, well done  :smiley:
Thanks for doing the trial fit of the bonnet, I really was curious how it would look. I just don't think that the Mk1 can match the UR Quattro aggressive look....maybe you will prove me wrong.

maybe square lights may help? like westmoreland(?) lights on the mk2 golf.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2011, 23:34

You just need box-arches on it now.  :grin:

Now if it had them, i think it would work, but alas it does not  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: dom on 15 January 2011, 23:35
Wow, it really has divided people!

Initially I didn't like it, however.....I think that (as you say) with the front fogs in and a number plate on it will look a lot better. The problem for me is the big gaping space from the bottom of the grill downwards, but, with the mentioned bits fitted it should balance out the look of the front end and I reckon it'll look good :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2011, 23:48
i hate to say this, but it would be a lie if i said i liked that on your car, i mean i like the bonnet but not when its on your car if this makes sense.
I say go back standard :undecided:

rest of car looks great tho

I know what you mean but I will not make a firm decision on it untill it's been done properly. I have two bonnets and the option to run either at will... be patient, this was only a trial fit.  Glad the rest of the car is getting some points though.

Minty goodness IMO.

Sets an already stand-out car further apart and works well with the already-aggressive bodykit.

You just need box-arches on it now.  :grin:

Ah ha, someone who can see through a trial and see potential.

Will this do

(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/coilbox20vt/Chapa/2003-22.jpg)

Would be ideal if you're using itb's :lipsrsealed:

Seen these before and they always look super tough. I'd black the mesh, but then I get carried away when blacking cars. :grin:

The whole bonnet will be prepped and painted to match the car, inlucing the mesh...  ITB's will be great one day but for me it's all about what's in there already for now, it was one of the main reasons I bought car.  I have plans to make the vents more useful.  Inside the rise I want to build channels for the air to places I want it, air box and throttle body/exhaust area.   :cool:

Love it, really suits the car :afro:

I think it works well, doesnt look chavy.  Nice one mate. :cool:

Thanks, will look loads better but glad you can see it might work.  I was starting think, FAIL.

Bonnet looks great! (coming from someone who hates things like that usually). Really suits the car and the rest of the kit.

Car is looking superb, top job mate. Can't be far off completion now?

Thanks... I hate vented bonnets but this is old skool and VAG so thought it was worth a shot.  Nope, not far to go I hope!

Hmmmm, sorry, don't like it :sad: it doesn't work for me, sorry for being honest, only my opinion :huh:
Body kit is looking great though, well done  :smiley:
Thanks for doing the trial fit of the bonnet, I really was curious how it would look. I just don't think that the Mk1 can match the UR Quattro aggressive look....maybe you will prove me wrong.


Don't be sorry, I'm quite happy it's getting mixed views... It makes me like it more, its beyond marmite now.  :grin:

Of course it can't match the Quattro, but then i'm not trying to do that.  I'm trying to make this mine.  :wink:  I only put the bonnet on prematurely due to forum peer pressure.  Patience, I'll sway you.   :smug:

maybe square lights may help? like westmoreland(?) lights on the mk2 golf.

No no no!.... no square lights, well not where you're thinking anyway.  The OEM lights are round in the middle, the vents above are rectangle and so to finish it off, the bottom fogs are also rectangle which I think will help a lot.  It doesn't help that they weren't fitted for this round of snaps.

Wow, it really has divided people!

Initially I didn't like it, however.....I think that (as you say) with the front fogs in and a number plate on it will look a lot better. The problem for me is the big gaping space from the bottom of the grill downwards, but, with the mentioned bits fitted it should balance out the look of the front end and I reckon it'll look good :afro:

Dom, I was exactly the same, I had to visualise the rest of it to be more convinced.  I didn't really want to take snaps of the trial fit, I only wanted to post what I have done today, so I blame all those that forced it!  :laugh:

I don't want a "Euro look" Golf.

Stay with me people...  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: shepgti on 16 January 2011, 00:22
loving that bonnet, if you want rid then i want first dibs!!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 00:26
loving that bonnet, if you want rid then i want first dibs!!!

Cheers mate and noted.  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: benvictors on 16 January 2011, 00:38


I hear ya fella's.... If i'm honest i'm not too sure myself  :undecided:

At certain angles I think it looks great but others not so.  Standing tall against the car looking down at it I don't like it, but then head on lower down I do, the gloss and mesh ruin it so we'll have to see... I'm still going to make it mint and sort the mesh out and with this and the rest of the car painted it might blend in much better.....  I wish I had the lower fogs sorted as I think this might help with the busy upper front end.

I like it here

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)

Totally agree Shaun, looks sh!t hot from certain angles but a bit cheesey from others  :undecided:
The rest of it looks ACE mate  :grin: :laugh: :grin:
Im even a little bit jealous  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 16 January 2011, 09:02
Ah ha, someone who can see through a trial and see potential.

It's called vision.

Not all are in receipt of it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: archie837 on 16 January 2011, 09:37
Not too sure - think if it had the super wide arches on it, it would look really good  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: dan_apps on 16 January 2011, 09:44
Shaun i like it and u are not following anything or the norm which is great, deffo goes with the era of the bodykit, good move! :afro:

Ah ha, someone who can see through a trial and see potential.

It's called vision.

Not all are in receipt of it.

this sums it up well here!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: JC on 16 January 2011, 09:48
sod the bonnet, whats with the exhaust  :shocked: :sick:

 :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: Peej1981 on 16 January 2011, 10:27
I quiet like the bonnet however i think it is the front air intake slots that are letting it down, they seem to stick up a little too much, maybe if they where not so much noticable it might be batter. Take the mesh behind the slots out and spray them black then it will hide it a little better and show the lines of the bonnet off better too? :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 10:46
Thanks for more mixed views...  :smiley:

@ Chuff.  I know a bit about it, I wouldn't have chosen it.  The system including manifold is Supersprint :afro: but for some reason in the 90's the rear box was changed for one by Magnum Tuning.

Previous owner raved about it, they were a small company based in Europe that could make your exhaust on spec, sound type, db levels, restrictiveness etc.  I believe this is a one off.

Although still made in Europe the company is based near Daytona or somewhere like that now. TBO it sounds amazing, old boy down the road has nicknamed it the spitfire.

I might change it (but keep it) when I'm feeling flush.



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: F17BAD on 16 January 2011, 11:56

It's called vision.


should have gone to specsavers  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: maisy on 16 January 2011, 13:49
I like it i think it suits the car, i'd definitely keep it  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete + Bonnet Trial P75)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 16:03
I like it i think it suits the car, i'd definitely keep it  :smiley:

Oh well that's it then, I'm keeping it!...  :wink:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 16:50
Soooooooo, I've done some MOT stuff today (in between rain showers!), fitted new camber bolts up front, wheels sit well now and steering is straight for the first time since crash (needs pro alignment though obviously).

Fitted thoroughly cleaned washer bottle,  red silicone hose and MK2 Jets.  Didn't take pics... I will. Also fitted new Aero Wipers a little while back. All working well. Removed rear bottle as I de-wipered it some time ago.

Fitted little red bullet tyre valve caps for the sake of it.

Oh and here's some pics for all you Quattro Bonnet haters:   :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/OEMBonnet.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/OEMBonnet7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/OEMBonnet15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/OEMBonnet13.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Wayne on 16 January 2011, 16:54
Prefer the quattro bonnet  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Martz on 16 January 2011, 16:56
Prefer the quattro bonnet  :smiley:

Me too.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 17:29
Prefer the quattro bonnet  :smiley:
Me too.  :cool:

Thought you might say that!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: dom on 16 January 2011, 17:35
I also prefer the quattro  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 17:36
I also prefer the quattro  :cool:

Ha ha, cool... might start a poll in the MK1 section.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 17:45
Little Poll for y'all  :grin:

HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178406.0)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jack3559 on 16 January 2011, 20:07
Yeah! That looks really good.

Square headlights would look great, like the US rabbit ones; it'd look like a quattro hatch!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 20:19
Yeah! That looks really good.

Square headlights would look great, like the US rabbit ones; it'd look like a quattro hatch!

Ha, now that's funny... just not sure about them.  If I ever see a set cheap with a grille and a pair of wings (unlikely) I would give it a bash.  Even with the wings, fabrication to the front panel would be required.  :sick:

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1434/4381/3584690001_large.jpg)

Could just go nuts!

(http://www.x.vwlucky.com/main.php/d/639-2/mk1+silver+golf1+rabbit+6headlights+gullwing+doors+Rinnspeed+Aliporta+headon+front.bmp)
 :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jack3559 on 16 January 2011, 20:25
 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

That's mental!

But nah, the golf is looking lovely. Very jealous.

It's different too!

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2011, 21:46
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

That's mental!

But nah, the golf is looking lovely. Very jealous.

It's different too!

 :cool:


um... maybe not 6 headlights.....  :grin:

Thanks, you won't be jealous of the work involved though.

different maybe but certainly trying to bring back the 80's retro style...    :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: ash-lough on 17 January 2011, 09:51
I prefer the Quattro bonnet. Also I really like them square lights, think they would suit it well!

Other than that though, it looks amazing, great job!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 10:04
I prefer the Quattro bonnet. Also I really like them square lights, think they would suit it well!

Other than that though, it looks amazing, great job!

Cheers, can't wait to get it rolling with either bonnet now... Will try and get quttro bonnet ready for show time and see how it goes down.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 January 2011, 10:11
I like the Quattro bonnet, just don't like the mesh! Think it ties in well with your other kit :cool:

I bet you were well happy when you had that front end on, starting to feel like your going some where!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 10:40
I like the Quattro bonnet, just don't like the mesh! Think it ties in well with your other kit :cool:

I bet you were well happy when you had that front end on, starting to feel like your going some where!  :grin:

Thanks.... Yeah you know it!... really inspired at the moment... soooooo close!

I managed to take her for a little spin yesterday for the first time since 2004!.... little private farm track round the corner from my house!

Buzzing is an understatement!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 January 2011, 10:56
I like the Quattro bonnet, just don't like the mesh! Think it ties in well with your other kit :cool:

I bet you were well happy when you had that front end on, starting to feel like your going some where!  :grin:

Thanks.... Yeah you know it!... really inspired at the moment... soooooo close!

I managed to take her for a little spin yesterday for the first time since 2004!.... little private farm track round the corner from my house!

Buzzing is an understatement!

You must have been in a puddle of your own sex wee!!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 10:58
You must have been in a puddle of your own sex wee!!  :grin:

Maybe a little.   :lipsrsealed:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 January 2011, 11:01
I'm glad to see you've updated your Dub Projects page!  :cool:

Looks like there is far too much sh!t in this thread, 75 pages to be exact!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 11:09
I'm glad to see you've updated your Dub Projects page!  :cool:

Looks like there is far too much sh!t in this thread, 75 pages to be exact!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
  Oi you cheeky beggar! Yeah, doing it a bit at a time for myself really, then I can use Ben's download thingy so I can have a build thread without all the chat.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jay on 17 January 2011, 14:01
I really like the bonnet :cool: The US spec lights and grille would also match it, but then that's a whole lot more work & £££'s.

The standard grille and lights too fine.

Well done :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 14:04
I really like the bonnet :cool: The US spec lights and grille would also match it, but then that's a whole lot more work & £££'s.

The standard grille and lights too fine.

Well done :afro:

Thanks.... don't understand that bit though?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: dubsport on 17 January 2011, 16:30

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/OEMBonnet.jpg)

thats some fine looking mk1 right there :afro:  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 16:41
thats some fine looking mk1 right there :afro:  :kiss:

Ha!... So you're a fan of how a lot of yanks roll then, hoodless?  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: BiGUKG on 17 January 2011, 17:13
Just took some time to look at the pics, seems like so much progress since I last checked! It really looks lovely mate and will look the dogs dangleys when it's done! Love the quattro bonnet as well, really suits it! wasn't keen till I saw the pics with the standard bonnet, really makes the car!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: dom on 17 January 2011, 17:53
thats some fine looking mk1 right there :afro:  :kiss:

Ha!... So you're a fan of how a lot of yanks roll then, hoodless?  :grin:

That's clearly the solution to your bonnet dilemma! Just don't run one  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 18:21
Just took some time to look at the pics, seems like so much progress since I last checked! It really looks lovely mate and will look the dogs dangleys when it's done! Love the quattro bonnet as well, really suits it! wasn't keen till I saw the pics with the standard bonnet, really makes the car!

Cheers fella, it's a bit hit and miss but I'll do what I can to convince more people....

(http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/50/lens10415781_1270815136Marmite_Jar.jpg)

thats some fine looking mk1 right there :afro:  :kiss:

Ha!... So you're a fan of how a lot of yanks roll then, hoodless?  :grin:

That's clearly the solution to your bonnet dilemma! Just don't run one  :grin:

My excuse not to do this is that it is illegal in this country.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jay on 17 January 2011, 19:43
I really like the bonnet :cool: The US spec lights and grille would also match it, but then that's a whole lot more work & £££'s.

The standard grille and lights will look fine too.

Well done :afro:

Thanks.... don't understand that bit though?

Sorry was talking to a colleague while typing  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: archie837 on 17 January 2011, 19:58
Don't think it's illegal - just seriously frowned upon / attracts way too much of the wrong attention.

When we went up to inters, a mate rolled up in his mk2 bonnetless past a load of police and no bother.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: lemski on 17 January 2011, 20:04
it has taken me days to look at the photos and decide if i like the quattro bonnet of not. i do like it. it really pulls the car together in my opinion. i'd have one on my mk2 easilly mate
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Wayne on 17 January 2011, 20:41
Don't think it's illegal - just seriously frowned upon / attracts way too much of the wrong attention.

When we went up to inters, a mate rolled up in his mk2 bonnetless past a load of police and no bother.

It is illegal, saw a guy get done for it on tv, classed as dangerious I believe
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 January 2011, 21:22
It's illegal because if you run without a bonnet it's easier to munch pedestrians when you peruse the pavement.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: cняis on 17 January 2011, 22:23
I see much love for SQUARE HEADLIGHTS shaun.

am i convincing you yet?

you got that rare bonnet, now get the rare headlights/wings/slam panel!!  :wink: :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Wayne on 17 January 2011, 23:26
I guess the other option would be a mk1 Jetta front but again hard to find maybe.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: archie837 on 18 January 2011, 09:03
It's illegal because if you run without a bonnet it's easier to munch pedestrians when you peruse the pavement.

it is illegal because when you're racing, the forced intake of cold air all over the block, causes an increase of 7265bhp, which is clearly too much for the road.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: Jack3559 on 18 January 2011, 11:00
It's illegal because if you run without a bonnet it's easier to munch pedestrians when you peruse the pavement.

it is illegal because when you're racing, the forced intake of cold air all over the block, causes an increase of 7265bhp, which is clearly too much for the road.

 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 12:07
Woh there fella's.  This has all come from a trial fit,  I need to take a step back and remind myself of what i'm doing.  I'm not even rolling with the front end i've just done.  I wouldn't worry too much about driving without a bonnet, I would never consider it.

However, saying all that I can see what my future options are... I just don't think I could ever be happy with a golf sporting square headlights.....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: archie837 on 18 January 2011, 13:08
Heyyyyy??? Nothing serious going on here lol.

Anyway, question is when are you getting some wider / box arches?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 13:49
Heyyyyy??? Nothing serious going on here lol.

Anyway, question is when are you getting some wider / box arches?


Yeah I know... Just wasn't expecting so much attention over the bonnet... I certainly wasn't expect suggestions of how to change the rest of the car already.  :grin:

Box arches... lets say next year.

In other news.. A friend at work told me he has a Gas anyliser, I have borrowed it off him to see if i can set the engine up myself.
(http://www.tiz.st/miniblog/GunsonGasTester2.jpeg)

At the momement she's running a bit rich and wont settle below 1200-1300 RPM.  Also keen to see what the CO2 is like before the MOT.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 January 2011, 13:53
Good work there Shaun! :afro:

Tell them all to sick the square headlights up their ar$e they look horrific!!!  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: richandhazel on 18 January 2011, 15:57
Got to agree about the square headlights.
Not sure if you have seen this Shaun........this is one of the first pictures that I took of my Mk1 when I purchased it in 2002:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/VW%20Cabriolet/psn00023.jpg)

I think that is the only picture that I have with the Kameii grill and headlight kit fitted.........it didn't stay on long as I seriously did not like it. I've still got it all in my shed of parts :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 16:01
I forgot about that till now!... think I saw that once many years ago!.... you wanna let go of it and sell it to me for a fair price (i'm poor).  Might be worth a try at a later date..  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: richandhazel on 18 January 2011, 16:08
Just found a couple more pics. These were taken by the previous owner in August 2000:-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/VW%20Cabriolet/CabAug2000.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/VW/VW%20Cabriolet/CabAug2000a.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 16:21
you never know, might work with that bonnet of my mine... would you sell?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: richandhazel on 18 January 2011, 16:54
I can see what you're thinking and how it could work with your bonnet. Maybe an interesting photoshop experiment coming up?

I haven't considered selling the kit despite offers that have come my way over the years. It's a long story but what it comes down to is that I would need to talk to the previous owner who is a friend of mine but lives in Kent so I don't see very often nowadays. I made my intentions clear about removing the grill and lights and he made me give my word, at the time of purchase, that I would always hang onto the kit and keep it with the car. 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: dom on 18 January 2011, 18:26
Really don't like that front end :sick:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: richandhazel on 18 January 2011, 19:05
Really don't like that front end :sick:

Agree, definitely prefer the one I have now. I can see that it might go with the quattro bonnet though :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: F17BAD on 18 January 2011, 19:24
To run that Grill / headlamp combo you must have balls like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkIryQ6Paqg
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 20:33
Kells I've seen that before and I have way bigger balls!  :grin:

Well i'm sticking to the plan for now, the quattro bonnet has issues that won't let me mount it properly so would be jumping the gun a bit to even think about making changes to the rest of the car to accommodate it.  However, forgetting that grille, what really lets those lights down IMO is they are white.. if they were black with my bottom fogs and the bonnet on it may work.... as Rich said, a photochop may be required at some point.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: F17BAD on 18 January 2011, 20:56
Kells I've seen that before and I have way bigger balls!  :grin:



 :grin: :grin:

in that case - go for it shawn matey  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 21:06
in that case - go for it shawn matey  :laugh:

Come on my name is in my sig....

Southpark episode based on me.

(http://static.tvfanatic.com/images/gallery/randy-gets-cancer_479x371.jpg)
 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: F17BAD on 18 January 2011, 21:15
 :grin:  sorry buddie, i do some work with a guy with the same name but spelt with a "W" force of habit  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 January 2011, 23:26
Got a CO2 Analyiser on her today...  was reading between 2.5 and 3%.  According to the GTI Engineering plaque it should be 1.8%

Way better than I thought though.  Need to get a strobe on her as I'm convinced the timing is way off!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Body Complete P75 + New Pics P78)
Post by: maisy on 19 January 2011, 20:59
dear shaun,

you really really need to lose the mazda thingy in your sig, it offends me.

kind regards

maisy  :cool:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2011, 18:59
This weekend has been about MOT tweaks and some tidying up. 
Re-bled the brakes
Got a gas tester on it, read 4% CO2, not bad. Tuning Plaque on the slam panel demands 1.8% at 1000 RPM which is what it's at now!.. whoop!

Tidied up some wiring, got my number plate holders and plates made up. 

Rebuilt the kamei fog light units with the Bosch parts from a Vauxhall Frontera... Just need to clean them up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FogsRebuilt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/FogsRebuilt1.jpg)

All my MK1 GTI's have never had the red Grille surround.  I wanted one on this and being a Cabby Grille my only option appeared to be painting it on...  Masking it was a b1tch! I had no idea how it was going to turn out...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/GTIGrilleTrim.jpg)

Got carried away and did the badge spacer, not sure about it, might make it black again.  Need to get hold of a font GTI badge.  :sad:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/GTIGrilleTrim3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/PlatesOn.jpg)


dear shaun,

you really really need to lose the mazda thingy in your sig, it offends me.

kind regards

maisy  :cool:

Dear Maisy,

Please tell me why it offends you... it's not that bad is it?.. but if it bothers you that much I'll get round to updating it soon.


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: Wayne on 23 January 2011, 19:25
Good progress, not sure on the red surround  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 23 January 2011, 19:34
Looks good, I like the red detailing on the grille, you must be pleased its coming together now?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2011, 20:25
Just realised I double posted an image and missed one off. Fixed

Good progress, not sure on the red surround  :undecided:

Well technically it's meant to have one... I think the bit round the badge kills it.
Looks good, I like the red detailing on the grille, you must be pleased its coming together now?

Cheers, yeah next pay day I'm going to try my luck!


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: cняis on 23 January 2011, 21:13
Just realised I double posted an image and missed one off. Fixed

Good progress, not sure on the red surround  :undecided:

Well technically it's meant to have one... I think the bit round the badge kills it.
Looks good, I like the red detailing on the grille, you must be pleased its coming together now?

Cheers, yeah next pay day I'm going to try my luck!




agreed, i like the red grill surround but not the badge surround  :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 09:26
agreed, i like the red grill surround but not the badge surround  :tongue:

So looking at the car this morning I thought  :sick:

Badge spacer surround thingy is defo going back to black!

Can anybody help with two things I need desperately?... After a couple of sidelight bulb holders and a headlight bulb retaining clip?  I believe both are the same for MK2 and possible MK3....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 24 January 2011, 09:32
Have you thought about black badge surround and a red badge? Just a thought??

Good work so far, think this is the first time we've seen it almost back together!  :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 10:01
Have you thought about black badge surround and a red badge? Just a thought??

Good work so far, think this is the first time we've seen it almost back together!  :evil:

Nah I think it's over the top doing anything like that now I look at it and will look even worse when I try to pull that other bonnet off in the future.  I might try the shadow style with the badge where the inside is painted.  I have a spare badge to play with so for now I think I will put this one back to how it should be.

I know, bar the unfinshed paint work it looks like a road going car at least!  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: cняis on 24 January 2011, 13:23
i might have both, i have some knackered hella mk2 headlights which i kept hold of.

will take pics later :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 14:19
i might have both, i have some knackered hella mk2 headlights which i kept hold of.

will take pics later :afro:

Cheers Chris... I may still need to get a "Relay Box" off you if that's still possible?

I have ended up getting some Universal rubber sidelight bulb holders off egay but the headlight bulb reatining clip is defo still desperate.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: richandhazel on 24 January 2011, 14:24
I like the red detailing although agreed the badge may be a bit much.
Nice to see it all coming together now, looking good :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 15:03
I like the red detailing although agreed the badge may be a bit much.
Nice to see it all coming together now, looking good :cool:

Cheers Rich.... yeah, i've decided the badge needs to be left alone...
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: cняis on 24 January 2011, 18:07
i might have both, i have some knackered hella mk2 headlights which i kept hold of.

will take pics later :afro:

Cheers Chris... I may still need to get a "Relay Box" off you if that's still possible?

I have ended up getting some Universal rubber sidelight bulb holders off egay but the headlight bulb reatining clip is defo still desperate.

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF2046.jpg)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF2047.jpg)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF2050.jpg)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF2049.jpg)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF2048.jpg)

Any good?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: lemski on 24 January 2011, 18:10
i like the red
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 21:34
Chris that's perfect mate... PMing you now.  :cool:

i like the red

Cheers, still putting the badge back to how it was though.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: lemski on 24 January 2011, 21:38
black badge would look better. original and all that.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 January 2011, 21:44
black badge would look better. original and all that.
  The badge is black it's just the ring spacer thingy behind I spayed, think I saw it done on 16v_Blu's car once and wondered what it would look like on mine... his car is red, doesn't work on mine.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: lemski on 24 January 2011, 22:01
i know what i mean mate, and with your car being black on black, introducing that little bit of red on the grill does split the black up slightly.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: benvictors on 25 January 2011, 21:13
Looking good matey  :grin: red surround not so much tho  :sad:
Why not try doing the inside edges of the vw red and the face black, would look standard from a distance but up close would add a bit of 'Hhhhm Niiceee!!!'  :laugh:
b!tch to mask up and get to a good standard tho  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 January 2011, 21:34
Looking good matey  :grin: red surround not so much tho  :sad:
Why not try doing the inside edges of the vw red and the face black, would look standard from a distance but up close would add a bit of 'Hhhhm Niiceee!!!'  :laugh:
b!tch to mask up and get to a good standard tho  :grin:
 
Yeah I mentioned that earlier... Might give that a bash with a spare badge.

I'll keep the red grille surround though for at least as long as it rolls with the OEM bonnet as that's how it should have been.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: benvictors on 25 January 2011, 21:54
Have you thought about black badge surround and a red badge? Just a thought??

Good work so far, think this is the first time we've seen it almost back together!  :evil:

Nah I think it's over the top doing anything like that now I look at it and will look even worse when I try to pull that other bonnet off in the future.  I might try the shadow style with the badge where the inside is painted.  I have a spare badge to play with so for now I think I will put this one back to how it should be.

I know, bar the unfinshed paint work it looks like a road going car at least!  :smiley:

Oh yes, sorry mate, i'll just copy what you say and try take the credit for it ha ha :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 January 2011, 22:02
Have you thought about black badge surround and a red badge? Just a thought??

Good work so far, think this is the first time we've seen it almost back together!  :evil:

Nah I think it's over the top doing anything like that now I look at it and will look even worse when I try to pull that other bonnet off in the future.  I might try the shadow style with the badge where the inside is painted.  I have a spare badge to play with so for now I think I will put this one back to how it should be.

I know, bar the unfinshed paint work it looks like a road going car at least!  :smiley:

Oh yes, sorry mate, i'll just copy what you say and try take the credit for it ha ha :laugh:
That's fine, I won't tell anyone.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: cняis on 25 January 2011, 23:22
Have you thought about black badge surround and a red badge? Just a thought??

Good work so far, think this is the first time we've seen it almost back together!  :evil:

Nah I think it's over the top doing anything like that now I look at it and will look even worse when I try to pull that other bonnet off in the future.  I might try the shadow style with the badge where the inside is painted.  I have a spare badge to play with so for now I think I will put this one back to how it should be.

I know, bar the unfinshed paint work it looks like a road going car at least!  :smiley:

Oh yes, sorry mate, i'll just copy what you say and try take the credit for it ha ha :laugh:
That's fine, I won't tell anyone.

like this shaun?
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/HPIM2420b.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: tech1889 on 25 January 2011, 23:26
subtle and nice i didnt even notice lol
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 January 2011, 23:32
@ Chris

Yes mate just like that.  :cool:  I remember yours was done.. I'll have a bash.. I have be careful of not getting carried away as when I try and fit that bonnet properly, too much colour will go towards the car losing it's stealth look when all the satin is done.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: cняis on 26 January 2011, 18:21
@ Chris

Yes mate just like that.  :cool:  I remember yours was done.. I'll have a bash.. I have be careful of not getting carried away as when I try and fit that bonnet properly, too much colour will go towards the car losing it's stealth look when all the satin is done.

posted you bits today :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 January 2011, 23:01
@ Chris

Yes mate just like that.  :cool:  I remember yours was done.. I'll have a bash.. I have be careful of not getting carried away as when I try and fit that bonnet properly, too much colour will go towards the car losing it's stealth look when all the satin is done.

posted you bits today :afro:

Cheers dude, replied to your PM.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 January 2011, 19:45
So... bit of a cr@p update...

Thanks to Chris I now have a headlight bulb retaining clip in the lens that didn't have one.  I didn't have any side light bulb holders either and was struggling to find any, again Chris came to rescue, they fit but wrong connections!..  Only beer money wasted but i'm still annoyed as I've had to bodge them in now with some universal rubber holders that don't fit properly!

Dear VW,

what was the fecking need to change them when everything else is the same
!  :angry:

Front is now reassembled for the last time for now and everything works lights wise.  Red oval around Grille badge is now gone too.

Cannot for the life of me find the wiring for the brake fluid level sensor! I swear they were in the bay somewhere.  :angry:

Handbrake/Fluid level light on all the time. MOT Fail? I think so.

Need to get the tyres done tomorrow.  And after the above gremlins are sorted she's ready for an MOT (I Think)... down side is I'm broke!

Been doing some insurance quotes... Chris Knott wins hands down at the moment at £153 fully comp on classic!  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: lemski on 28 January 2011, 21:21
That's a well good insurance quote mate. I like how its nearing being on the road. Real excited
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: shepgti on 29 January 2011, 18:04
shaun do you know if chris knots classic insurance has a minimum age?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: lemski on 29 January 2011, 18:06
Its 25 int it with them? I need to look at cheaper insurance
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: shepgti on 29 January 2011, 18:07
Its 25 int it with them? I need to look at cheaper insurance

bugger :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 January 2011, 09:22
Managed to attack my last couple of gremlins bit not fixed them....  Can't get any power through the horn wiring!...

Eventually found the plug for the Brake Fluid Level Sensor.  Of course it does't fit as the car doesn't have the mk1 braking system and I replaced all the looms so was looking for the worng plug for a while...  Not sure what car the fluid reservoir cap is from as it wants two seperate blade connections rather than a single plug.. eirther way I have sorted it and wired it up and the warning light is still on!.. tested switch in the cap... I think its fooked... need a new one.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 31 January 2011, 10:01
Unlucky there Shaun, i'm sure you will have it sorted in no time!

It's these little things that can really get to you!  :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 January 2011, 10:08
Unlucky there Shaun, i'm sure you will have it sorted in no time!

It's these little things that can really get to you!  :angry:
  I know... was doing my head in.  I'm trying to figure out the origin of the cap as it doesn't have the socket for the sensor plug, just a spade connection either side....  whats yours like?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: Martz on 02 February 2011, 21:58
Sounds like you have been a busy man mate. Looking forward to seeing this at a few shows this year! :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Tweaks, Changes and Pics P84)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 February 2011, 10:58
Sounds like you have been a busy man mate. Looking forward to seeing this at a few shows this year! :cool:

Spending more time on stupid little faults now than I have with anything else!

Cr@ppy pictureless update

Had trouble trying to use the exisiting horn wiring as I cannot get a positve test through the wires under the engine bay.  Tested the steering wheel switch, that's fine, tested the sender wire to the fuse box with earh on the boss, passed. But when I put the testers earth on the car body and the positive to the horn switch sender wire, nothing.  After lots of head scratching it turns out the steering column and rack is not earthed so will not close a circuit.  Had a peek down the back of engine bay and I spotted that earth point 16 (rack to body) is broken.. Hope to sort this at the weekend!

After a few moments with the engine running, the Handbrake/Fluid Warning Light would come on and stay on.... I have now found the plug for the brake fluid level sensor (was wedged under the airbox),   I had to chop the plug off the loom and make new individual connections to use it. The cap is not the orginal as the car has a mk2 16v servo etc.. However the cap isn't off a MK2 and have no idea what it's from!
 
I have tested the fluid cap sensor and it appears to be switched on all the time, so will need to see if I can fix or replace. 

My other problem is that I cannot for the life of me find where the handbrake switch wire is supposed to go.  Having a connector at the end of the wire suggests that it shares a connection with a low fluid level sensor wire away from the fuse box, I cannot see any spare connections. I checked the following pin locations at the back of the fuse box to try and trace somewhere to stick it.

C/12 - brake fluid switch
B/1 and A/15 - brake fluid/handbrake warning switch
E/13 - handbrake warning switch

In my new looms there are no wires in the above pin locations!  WTF!? Looks like there never was.

Resorted to plan b, removed instrument panels and located plug for the warning light, found the correct earth wire and spliced the handbrake switch to the plug, did a continuity test and lifted the handbrake, result.  however, when I put the battery back on, I heard a fuse pop.. now obviously the switch does nothing again.

 :huh:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Project Thread Now In Line p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 February 2011, 04:22
MK1 Project Page in line with this thread now.... Whole project in 9 pages. Due to chat removal there may be the odd sentence that won't make sense now but... meh...  :cool:

Click (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.0)
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 February 2011, 20:06
Well it looks like the growing list is finally slowing down for now, updated this to plan my last weekend bash at it!... (please don't fecking rain!)

To Source

Air Filter
All wiring looms (Engine, Interior/Dash, Lights)
Rear Light cluster
Bonnet
Front Bumper
N/S Wing
Front Indicators
Front side light bulb holders (bodged for now)
Headlight bulb retaining clip Thanks Chris :afro:
Rear Lights
Front Seats
Gear Linkage Kit
MK2 16v 256mm Vented Grooved/Drilled Discs
MK2 16v Front Brake Pads
New rear drums & Shoes
New Handbrake cables
Wheel bearings x4
Exhaust Hangers
15" BBS RA (Sportlines) x4
Late MK1 cabby Twin light Grille
Battery
Coil
Coilovers
Front Suspension Top Mounts
Rear Suspension Top Mounts
New Fuel Filter
Door Lock Pin
Headlight Bulbs
Spotlight Bulbs
Rear Twin Filament Bulbs
Windscreen Scuttle Repair Panel
Windscreen Seal
Windscreen Wipers
Window Winders
Twin Tone Horns
Front Wipers
2x 195/45/r15 tyres
Shift Weight
Windscreen Washer Jet
Washer Jet pipes
Heater Matrix Valve
Upgraded headlight wiring and relays
New Alarm System  :lipsrsealed:
New Numberplates and Dealer Holders


To Do

Strip out interior
Remove all wiring
Paint engine bay
Strip and paint cam cover and cam belt cover
Fit Air Filter
Remove BBS body kit
Full Rust Hunt and repair
Strip inner wings, paint/waxoyl
Strip Sills and Seams Paint/Waxoyl
Rewire car
Make and fit high power headlight/spots loom with relays
Fix Fuel gauge sender
Fault find MFA and fix if possible
No instrument cluster lights, fix
Remove and replace all gear linkages
Fit shift weight
Replace radiator
Clean out cooling system, fill with X Stream G30
Multiple engine flushes, new oil filter and fill with semi-synthetic
Fit later style cabby grille
Fit new bumper
Fit new 10 LED front indicators
Fit horns In progress
Refurb wheels
Fit new tyres
Fit new wheels
Replace rear drums pads and wheel bearings Bearings done, brakes postponed
Service Corrado Front Callipers
Replace front discs vented drilled/grooved 256mm and pads
Fix boot leak
Replace rear lights
Fit coilovers
Fit rear lights
Sound proof interior
Wash carpets and refit
Fit Seats
Fit window winders
Fit Front Wipers
Remove windscreen
Repair leak behind window rubber with new scuttle panel and seal
Prep and paint interior
Refurbish new wing
Prep and paint BBS body kit (Satin Black)
Prep and paint body and panels (Satin Black) In Progress
Refit BBS body kit
Seal Exhaust and replace hangers
New Numberplates and Dealer Holders
Fix Brake Fluid/Handbrake Warning Issue
Fit Alarm System
Camber and wheel alignment etc
Tune Engine!!!!  :evil:

MOT  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Martz on 08 February 2011, 20:38
Good work so far Shaun. :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 February 2011, 20:56
Good work so far Shaun. :cool:

Cheers, list will grow when MOT man says so.  :lipsrsealed:

From whats left in that list, all i'm going to do before MOT is:

Sort the wiring out for the horns, (horns are fitted now)
Fix the broken earth to steering rack
Get the new tyres on and all the wheels balanced
Give the brakes another bleed
Gas test it and tune it again now I have a borrowed strobe

Hopefully all this weekend, then book a visit to see the man that will want to poke it all over with his big screwdriver and see what happens!.  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Martz on 08 February 2011, 20:58
That bit scares me too mate, hate MOT's I always end up helping the MOT chap get it through!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 February 2011, 21:26
That bit scares me too mate, hate MOT's I always end up helping the MOT chap get it through!

In what way?

Only reason i'm worried is I know i've done a hell of a lot....... But... I haven't changed everything and I fear a failure on major components I haven't touched and haven't got the money for..  I am unable to test drive apart from the journey to the station which isn't far... it's been a long time.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Martz on 08 February 2011, 21:39
I hassle him, and iron out little issues on the ramp. Obviously a major issue would'nt be allowed, would never jeapadise the license. Thats a no no.

A least as you know it will get done properly though Shaun. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2011, 20:55
I hassle him, and iron out little issues on the ramp. Obviously a major issue would'nt be allowed, would never jeapadise the license. Thats a no no.

A least as you know it will get done properly though Shaun. :smiley:

It's been so long since i've had to take a car for an MOT I don't know anyone that well anymore, used to be quite friendly with a place for years once but has changed hands since.... Will be taking mine where the other halfs car goes, they are honest and don't rip you off, at least i'll know that if it does fail its because there's a genuine problem that needs sorting and not because they're trying to make a quick buck.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Sam on 09 February 2011, 21:01
Could try a council place? Then there is no incentive for them to fail you as they carry out NO repairs at the centres

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-mot
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2011, 21:05
Could try a council place? Then there is no incentive for them to fail you as they carry out NO repairs at the centres

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-mot

Cheers, I know about these places, the place i'm planning on seems honest enough, they've never failed the other halfs car unless it deserved it and when works needed we never give it to them as we know someone cheaper for things like  welding (which is all it ever seems to need being a ford!) and they don't seem to care and pass it the second time.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Guy on 10 February 2011, 18:51
fingers crossed for your MOT bud.. christ knows you've worked for it!  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Wayne on 10 February 2011, 19:34
Good luck with the mot :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 February 2011, 20:50
Cheers lads... If it fails and needs more cash, offers?  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: lemski on 10 February 2011, 20:53
Good look mate. No cash to offer though sorry
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 February 2011, 20:56
Good look mate. No cash to offer though sorry

Cheers..... Well I meant offers to take it off my hands.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Bellend on 10 February 2011, 23:27
Deserves a pass after the work you've put into it.  :cool:

Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 February 2011, 23:38
Deserves a pass after the work you've put into it.  :cool:

Fingers crossed.

Cheers  :smiley:

If only Testers could use a project thread to help rack up some bonus points.

If you're watching this mr MOT man (or lady, might happen one day :smug:) Click (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.0)


(http://www.myspaceantics.com//images/myspace-graphics/funny-pictures/female-mechanic.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Bellend on 10 February 2011, 23:43
TBF though, my MOT was seriously, seriously a light MOT. But they still obviously checked all the suspension and brakes out which is handy cause you get a second set of eyes in case you've missed anything, not saying you have but it's just comforting.

As for my exhaust emissions at the time though.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 February 2011, 23:51
WTF is a seriously light MOT?... Sounds bent.  :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Bellend on 10 February 2011, 23:57
WTF is a seriously light MOT?... Sounds bent.  :huh:

Nah not bent but they checked it all over just let things like the washers not working, couple of bulbs, a tyre and the emissions go.

Because they knew it was still going to be off the road and that I'd do the work because I work at a garage.

All works obviously been done.

But the car literally was off the road after that MOT for 8 months so those things could have changed by then anyway.

FULLY road worthy and legal now tho obviously.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Martz on 11 February 2011, 07:21
That's a new one on even me, a seriously light MOT? Must be  a special MOT for whipper snappers..........… lol WTF!

I am sure it will be fine Shaun, if anything it will most likely be pissy little things that can be easily sorted.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 February 2011, 09:19
That's a new one on even me, a seriously light MOT? Must be  a special MOT for whipper snappers..........… lol WTF!

I am sure it will be fine Shaun, if anything it will most likely be pissy little things that can be easily sorted.

Ah you've jinxed it now!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Guy on 11 February 2011, 10:25
TBF though, my MOT was seriously, seriously a light MOT. But they still obviously checked all the suspension and brakes out which is handy cause you get a second set of eyes in case you've missed anything, not saying you have but it's just comforting.

As for my exhaust emissions at the time though.  :grin:

WTF I would MUCH rather have a FULL MOT rather than a 'seriously light' one...

of course... anything less than a FULL MOT would be illegal, would it not?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 February 2011, 10:30
Diet MOT

Advisory?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/512495629_0c5bc728d7.jpg?v=0)  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: Bellend on 11 February 2011, 12:12
Well if you'd rather have a failure then them saying "chan
Quote
ge that bulb" then i think youre odd.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 February 2011, 16:03
So, is it booked in yet?
My last two, the Mk1 and the VR6, passed with no advisories so I'm hoping I have saved some of that 'Angel Dust' for you :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p87)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 February 2011, 17:47
So, is it booked in yet?
My last two, the Mk1 and the VR6, passed with no advisories so I'm hoping I have saved some of that 'Angel Dust' for you :wink:

No, just got those few bits to do this weekend and will be booking for the end of the month... skint  :sad:

Yes please, give us a sprinkle.  :grin:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Big List Update - Crunch Time p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 February 2011, 22:00
The weather pretty much behaved itself so I got stuck in.

My dub is still not horny and I thought I'd discovered why, the earth from the body to the steering rack was perished, today I put a new strap on.  (not often you get horny and strap on in the same sentence on this site)  :grin:

Whilst still under the car I did a continuity test on the rack and bingo, rack is earthed, tested the horn wiring and nothing, test for continuity on the steering shaft and still nothing!  WTF!?  Posted the problem HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=182475.0), If anyone can help, please do.  I spent ages fecking about with it all and I was loosing light so gave up.  If I can't solve it soon then it's going to have to be a button on the dash and separate wiring and rely etc!  :sad:

Fitted the horns, shiny wing bolts, my heavily cleaned washer bottle, new jets and overkill silicone piping. (the beginning of the red theme)  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornJets.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornJets2.jpg)

This side of the bay is still a bit messy.  Will tidy up when everything is sorted.  Got a better radiator cowling to refub and put on at a later date.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornJets3.jpg)

A mate popped over as he was bored and gave me hand with the timing... It's not been running right since it's been running.  :grin:

Turns out cam pulley was way out.  :shocked: Took cambelt off, lined it all up, cambelt back on, strobed it, got CO2 meter on it and after tinkering with mixture and idle to meet the engines spec of 1.8% CO2 at 1000 rpm she seems very eager now! (shame it's so tappety when revved, another job for another day).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/NightTiming3.jpg)

No it hasn't got HID's in it before you ask, side lights have LEDs in for now, A long exposure has made them look a lot brighter than they are.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: JC on 12 February 2011, 22:04
almost there bud, :afro:

and god i hope my new meighbours are as understanding as yours  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: dom on 12 February 2011, 22:08
Good work :afro:

Whats on the cards for tomorrow then? :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 February 2011, 22:19
almost there bud, :afro:

and god i hope my new meighbours are as understanding as yours  :laugh: :laugh:

Tell me about it, I'm so close I've almost got butterflies in my belly!

My neighbours are sound, young couple one side (only moved in a few months ago) who are well into motorsport and seem very supportive to the cars resurrection! The other side are just really chilled, to be honest I do very little to annoy the neighbourhood apart from today when each CO2 test took 15 mins of running and I had to do it 3 times  (it's not the quietest of MK1s).  It wasn't late though, it was only 6pm when I took the pictures!

Hope your new neighbours are cool then.

Good work :afro:

Whats on the cards for tomorrow then? :grin:

The missus has man chores for me to do tomorrow, so probably very little.  However, I have managed to land myself a long weekend off work next week so that should be enough to see this car done and booked in for its test!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Wayne on 12 February 2011, 23:38
I guess it is running non hyd tappets, if so you might need them checking and adjusting.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Khare on 13 February 2011, 16:51
Looking good! Good luck with the MOT!


TBF though, my MOT was seriously, seriously a light MOT. But they still obviously checked all the suspension and brakes out which is handy cause you get a second set of eyes in case you've missed anything, not saying you have but it's just comforting.

As for my exhaust emissions at the time though.  :grin:

WTF I would MUCH rather have a FULL MOT rather than a 'seriously light' one...

of course... anything less than a FULL MOT would be illegal, would it not?

I don't know what Josho's MOT was like, but sometimes MOT testers doing full MOT's as you said Guy, fail you on the stupidest things, like no water in the screen wash tank or the tiniest of hole in the sill, or a slightly worn wiper blade.
I'm not up for unsafe MOT's, but I do think that some of the testers do like to find any little niggle to fail a car.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2011, 11:50
I guess it is running non hyd tappets, if so you might need them checking and adjusting.

Yeah i'm almost certain it's solids as I believe Hydro's were used from 1985 onwards so would only be found on later Cabbys and Digi 8v MK2s.  Someone please tell me I'm right before I buy tools I don't need!

Looking good! Good luck with the MOT!

Cheers bud.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2011, 11:54
Remove the oil filler cap and you will soon see what you fitted.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2011, 12:14
Remove the oil filler cap and you will soon see what you fitted.

I've had the cam cover off many times on all my MK1s... With the cam in place mine looks the same as hydro's that i've seen.  Whats tha big difference looks wise?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2011, 12:16
Remove the oil filler cap and you will soon see what you fitted.

I've had the cam cover off many times on all my MK1s... With the cam in place mine looks the same as hydro's that i've seen.  Whats tha big difference looks wise?

Do you have 5 cam bearing caps or 4 or look at the follower and see if you can see the shim in the top.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: richandhazel on 14 February 2011, 12:48
I'm not sure that I would be able to tell the difference between a shim or a hydraulic lifter, just by looking through the oil filler, but I do know that the hydraulic lifters had a label on the rocker cover.......I suppose that is long gone.

The DX engine that was originally in mine was shims but the replacement engine is hydraulic. Assuming you have the original head/block combo you should be able to tell from the engine code but I have my suspicions that yours aren't very original!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2011, 13:09
Remove the oil filler cap and you will soon see what you fitted.

I've had the cam cover off many times on all my MK1s... With the cam in place mine looks the same as hydro's that i've seen.  Whats tha big difference looks wise?

Do you have 5 cam bearing caps or 4 or look at the follower and see if you can see the shim in the top.

I'm not sure that I would be able to tell the difference between a shim or a hydraulic lifter, just by looking through the oil filler, but I do know that the hydraulic lifters had a label on the rocker cover.......I suppose that is long gone.

The DX engine that was originally in mine was shims but the replacement engine is hydraulic. Assuming you have the original head/block combo you should be able to tell from the engine code but I have my suspicions that yours aren't very original!

Hmmmmm,  I do remember the rule about 4 or 5 bearing caps, never remember which is which, I think it's 5 for solids and 4 for hydro, in my mind i'm sure mine has 5... but would need to open it up again to be sure.  You defo can't tell through the oil cap hole and to be fair, forgetting the amount of bearing caps you can't really tell by just looking either, I just looked at pics of later 8v heads and what the cam strikes looks pretty much the same. 

IIRC VW made Hydro 8v heads from 1985, the last time my car saw Richard Lloyd was in 1985!!! (by this year they were known as GTI Engineering). So there could be a chance that the head was updated to hydro..  It's a confusing car at times as it was badged up as both Richard Lloyd Racing and GTI Engineering.

All the paperwork for this has gone  :sad: (house burglary)  :angry:  All that remains is the GTI Engineering plaque that shows the engine number, valve clearances, fuel mixture etc.  I know that this car has had two engine numbers, the first from the RLR spec when new, the second when the car had more work done in 1985.

As far as VW engine codes go, it is possible to have DX coded engines with either solid lifters or Hydro, solid hydro up to 1985.... I think.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2011, 13:18
I would say that if the GTI Engineering plaque shows the valve clearances then you have a solid tappet head.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2011, 13:29
I would say that if the GTI Engineering plaque shows the valve clearances then you have a solid tappet head.

Very Good Point! :afro:

You can tell i've been out of the scene for a few years!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: richandhazel on 14 February 2011, 15:51
I would say that if the GTI Engineering plaque shows the valve clearances then you have a solid tappet head.

Spot on :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 14 February 2011, 16:02
Got to say good work here Shaun, not long now till you can take her back on the road (albeit some what slowly and cautiously)  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2011, 16:06
I would say that if the GTI Engineering plaque shows the valve clearances then you have a solid tappet head.

Spot on :wink:

Awesome.. Thanks.  :smiley:

well i'm only doing some digging now while I think about it but it's something I would like to attack later this year.  Thankful that the plague is there as the clearances are obviously nothing like what a standard head should be and if it wasn't there i'd never know!....

Anyone know a good place to get shims from?

Got to say good work here Shaun, not long now till you can take her back on the road (albeit some what slowly and cautiously)  :grin:

Cheers mate.... yeah it will be cautiously for a little while until i'm confident the engines had a bit of a mild workout after it's long break and that the car feels all good, it's been a while.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Bellend on 14 February 2011, 23:02
Looking good! Good luck with the MOT!


TBF though, my MOT was seriously, seriously a light MOT. But they still obviously checked all the suspension and brakes out which is handy cause you get a second set of eyes in case you've missed anything, not saying you have but it's just comforting.

As for my exhaust emissions at the time though.  :grin:

WTF I would MUCH rather have a FULL MOT rather than a 'seriously light' one...

of course... anything less than a FULL MOT would be illegal, would it not?

I don't know what Josho's MOT was like, but sometimes MOT testers doing full MOT's as you said Guy, fail you on the stupidest things, like no water in the screen wash tank or the tiniest of hole in the sill, or a slightly worn wiper blade.
I'm not up for unsafe MOT's, but I do think that some of the testers do like to find any little niggle to fail a car.

A nice MOT.  :grin:

They checked it over, but they know me, they're fair. The car was sitting on some nasty steels, they failed it on an unsuported exhaust and the washers didn't work.

They let a couple of bulbs, the emissions and a tyre go as they KNEW I'd sort it all. Alloys sorted the tyre.

I'm pretty positive that if VOSA looked over the car, they'd have no issues. I still run away from them tho.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2011, 15:13
Update of the weekends grafting later.


Just a quick addition to my previous post.  Found out that GTI Engineering marked their plaques like this if the engine has the hydraulic lifter head.

(http://s1.postimage.org/6dp0ktehh/2374289_5.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image host (http://www.postimage.org/)


FYI.... bar tyres and putting some dash stuff back in the car is ready for MOT!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 22 February 2011, 16:05
FYI.... bar tyres and putting some dsah stuff back in the car is ready for MOT!  :lipsrsealed:

Wow! i never thought i would hear the day!  :shocked: :grin: :grin:

Any dates sorted yet?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 February 2011, 16:07
good work man! Been after a black mk1 gti for months now :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2011, 16:23
FYI.... bar tyres and putting some dsah stuff back in the car is ready for MOT!  :lipsrsealed:

Wow! i never thought i would hear the day!  :shocked: :grin: :grin:

Any dates sorted yet?

TBO nor did I  :grin:  I've got to stop fiddling with it now, I can concentrate on the aesthetics later.

I get paid on Friday, (much needed) tyres fitted next week some time as i'm away over the weekend, then I will be making the call! Nearest they can fit me in!.... PLEASE PASS! PLEASE!


good work man! Been after a black mk1 gti for months now :smiley:

I haven't posted any recently  :grin: will be putting a bit up tonight... What kind of car are you looking for and budget?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: T_J_G on 22 February 2011, 20:15
Best of luck mate!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Stuff & Timing p90)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2011, 21:17
Best of luck mate!

Cheers Fella...

Just putting a cruddy little update together.
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2011, 22:06
So not a great update but there's pictures to keep you going!  It's great for me as I think i'm about done as far as roadworthiness sh*t goes.

After wasting a lot of time on my steering shaft earth issues I gave up. I was advised by rubjohnny I should have a spring and circlip making contact further up the shaft to provide earth to the horn, mine was missing so it was GO for plan B.

Dash mounted horn.  The best place to mount a button was already taken by the controller for the engine hot start.  This is no longer in use so was removed, the hole was made bigger to take a Halfrauds Push Button Start switch.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone2.jpg)

Because I'd replaced all the wiring after finding Hell beind the dash, I wanted to keep things neat. note the wrap, used with everything I have added. (rescued from old alarm/stereo installs etc.)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone7.jpg)

Horns may not live here but was easy access for now.  Wired via a soon to be boxed 5 pin relay

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone14.jpg)

No pictures but gave up on the handbrake and low fluid level light issues. Created my own wiring for them and fitted that instead.  Now works fine. Grille kind of sorted too.

Just put the dash backtogether, fit the tyres and........................................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone10.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornDone13.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Wayne on 22 February 2011, 23:55
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: shepgti on 22 February 2011, 23:56
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.

why wouldnt they be?  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Wayne on 22 February 2011, 23:58
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.

why wouldnt they be?  :undecided:

Just something in the back of my mind that they are now illegal
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: lemski on 23 February 2011, 00:13
i like the button, it blends in to the dash ;) good work, keep it up shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 February 2011, 09:57
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.

As far as i'm aware these are fine as they are dual tone horns that sound pretty much the same as the OEM jobbies, just a bit louder.  Dual, triple, quadruple air horns are all legal as long as they play at the same time and there is no variation in the tone of the horn while you hold the button (i.e. no melody or siren imitations).

i like the button, it blends in to the dash ;) good work, keep it up shaun

Cheers, yeah it doesn't look too bad and i'm used to something being there as the hotstart Dial was there.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: lemski on 23 February 2011, 11:18
no difference there then mate. really has come together recently mate. good on ya mate. :embarassed: :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 February 2011, 15:27
Looking good mate.. nice to see it all finally coming together after so much perseverance and time..

are dixy horns not legal then ??  :undecided: :undecided:
 











:laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 February 2011, 15:56
^^^^^^^

sadly not.  :grin:

If they were I would have done this:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/Bondbill2k2/100_1506.jpg)


NOT!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 February 2011, 16:09
plenty of retro funkyness in that mini !!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 February 2011, 16:14
plenty of retro funkyness in that mini !!

Yeah but must be a b!tch to check the spark plugs!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Neo Badness on 27 February 2011, 22:45
Good effort dude, fingers crossed for the MOT.  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 February 2011, 13:49
Just something in the back of my mind that they are now illegal

The back of Wayne's mind, yesterday:

(http://i36.piczo.com/view/3/n/x/n/v/d/x/h/d/i/c/h/img/t276594207_66297_4.gif)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2011, 18:19
Car now insured with Chris Knott.  Awesome deal!

Got next week off work with a few days spare for the car.. watch this space.

 :undecided: (http://asmotorsltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mot.jpg)  :undecided:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: JC on 10 March 2011, 18:21
about time too  :grin:

Good luck  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2011, 18:27
about time too  :grin:

Good luck  :cool:

 :grin: Ha!.... what? it's not been that long has it?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mpBGa4P5jUo/TN14wxrfx6I/AAAAAAAAF2A/jE1lmqXtJgU/s640/never3.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: tdi_blu on 10 March 2011, 18:53
Good luck mate  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 19:56
Fingers crossed and good luck :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: tech1889 on 10 March 2011, 22:48
Nice one mate can't wait to see this on the road again after all that work !!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Neo Badness on 10 March 2011, 23:48
Fingers crossed, would be nice to see someone actually put one of these back on the road.  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 March 2011, 07:14
Good luck Shaun. It'll be worth all the effort :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: dom on 12 March 2011, 14:06
Good luck Shaun. It'll be worth all the effort :cool:

+1 imagine the feeling when you have that piece of paper in your hand and it's road legal :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Bellend on 12 March 2011, 15:15
Comr on! Deserves the ticket.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: Khare on 15 March 2011, 00:59
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.

As far as i'm aware these are fine as they are dual tone horns that sound pretty much the same as the OEM jobbies, just a bit louder.  Dual, triple, quadruple air horns are all legal as long as they play at the same time and there is no variation in the tone of the horn while you hold the button (i.e. no melody or siren imitations).



In that case, I may fit this setup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icnRMW6P9nc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icnRMW6P9nc)
 :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Last Stab at MOT bits P92)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2011, 01:12
Are air horns still legal :undecided:

Good idea with the horn button btw.

As far as i'm aware these are fine as they are dual tone horns that sound pretty much the same as the OEM jobbies, just a bit louder.  Dual, triple, quadruple air horns are all legal as long as they play at the same time and there is no variation in the tone of the horn while you hold the button (i.e. no melody or siren imitations).



In that case, I may fit this setup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icnRMW6P9nc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icnRMW6P9nc)
 :grin: :grin:



Fook me!.... some of those were quality... me want!

Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2011, 11:54
PS... Thanks for all the kind words of good luck!...

Tomorrow 11:30am!!  :shocked:  :lipsrsealed:

(http://asmotorsltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mot.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 March 2011, 12:09
Why does the MOT sign look so evil?

Like an 8-bit darth vader.

Good luck mate, positive thoughts!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: Horney on 15 March 2011, 12:47
Good luck dude!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: Rhyso on 15 March 2011, 12:49
Hope it all goes smoothly  :smiley:  You deserve it after the work you've put in :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: cняis on 15 March 2011, 13:25
good luck shaun  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 March 2011, 13:42
That sign was confusing the hell out of me, never seen one before...but now i get it!

Good luck dude, i think you will need it! but i bet it passes!!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: dom on 15 March 2011, 16:40
Good luck Shaun, not long until she's back on the road!

Oh and lol at Wherry :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: Mr Blue on 15 March 2011, 18:23
The MOT sign is an illuminati symbol  :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 March 2011, 11:33
We don't have MOTs over here, so you can forgive me for that!  :evil:

Come on Shaun, tell em to hurry up and pass it!!  :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: Sam on 16 March 2011, 13:38
 :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: dom on 16 March 2011, 16:07
I'm guessing that it passed and he's out enjoying himself in it!





Hopefully anyway :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 March 2011, 16:25
I hope that's the reason!

Or it blew up and he's explaining to the fireman how he wired up his engine  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

I'm all excited wondering if it passed or not!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 17:36
come on its got to have passed if not he would be on here telling us about why it failed ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Tomorrow!!!!)
Post by: richandhazel on 16 March 2011, 18:18
Come on Shaun.......we're all waiting to hear the good news :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 March 2011, 19:03
..... But not badly and was expected after 7 years off the road and rebuilding it on a driveway!  Sorry for late update but have had a lot of other stuff to do and am back out again in 10 minutes...

It's silly bits I've missed or forgotten about.  The list is as follows:

Offside side light not working (popped this morning)

Nearside headlamp aim too low

Offside headlight aim too high

Offside brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

Nearside front track rod end nut split pin missing

Advisory:

Handbrake performance, nearside 50% less efficient than offside.

So not that bad really.

The funny thing about this morning was 10 minutes before I left she refused to turn over!...  I quite literally shat bricks!  The trigger wire for the starter had come off but took me a while to spot as I was in a panic by this point!

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 19:12
All simple fixs though mate so thats good  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: dom on 16 March 2011, 19:16
Glad to hear it's only simple things, when is the retest?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Horney on 16 March 2011, 19:48
Awesome mate, I've had worse failures than that on a daily!

Nick
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Sam on 16 March 2011, 19:51
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Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Wayne on 16 March 2011, 20:26
Nothing major then  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: cняis on 16 March 2011, 20:48
in the scheme of things its pretty much a pass then  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: archie837 on 16 March 2011, 20:59
Like nick said - more failed on my daily and was easy to fix, so crack on. 10 day free retest!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 March 2011, 22:51
I have to be honest and say I was surprised. A very quiet tester who was very thorough.  I took it to a proper testing station rather than ones that were recommended for being forgiving as I wanted to know the truth!

The drive there was interesting, it only takes like 5 minutes.... shame... Was so strange driving it again after all this time and despite not being perfectly set up she pulled like fook at top end!  Down a twisty country lane in low gears and high revs to blast any leftover cobwebs, stopped 3 times as I was getting some nasty rubbing/wuring noise from the n/s front wheel when turning right although faded on the way back so hope it's just the new brakes.

Each test ramp has one man, my car ended up with four gathering round it and the younger lads were randomly asking me questions etc. The tester bloke was really nice afterwards and I look forward to taking it back in the hope of a pass!

Only pic I have from my phone before it's battery died.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MOT.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Bellend on 16 March 2011, 22:55
NICE ONE!

 :smiley:

Good that it's only small bits and I bet you were smiling behind the wheel.

Good luck!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: lemski on 17 March 2011, 06:55
shauwn sir. i beleave i owe u a maccies. good job its small things mate. looks nice on that ramp. haha
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: jmsheahan on 17 March 2011, 10:03
Congrats mate, I call that a pass! Just been catching up through your thread, top work as ever.


When's the retest then?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 March 2011, 10:10
If this is not on the road by next friday i'm coming over to repossess it!  :evil: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: DubFan on 17 March 2011, 15:28
That's only a small easy to fix failure list.
My Audi A4 failed yesterday with £500 needing to be spent on brakes and a list of advisories (like 4 new tyres). Not best pleased.

You should be pretty chuffed given how long it's been in bits and that you did it all yourself.

When you get it back, it'll be great and you'll have a stupid grin all over your face.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Neo Badness on 17 March 2011, 17:21
That's not too bad at all, when you getting it retested?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: JC on 22 March 2011, 04:34
so why hasnt this been updated with MOT restest carried out yet  :rolleyes:

 :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 09:04
so why hasnt this been updated with MOT restest carried out yet  :rolleyes:

 :tongue:

Waiting on two rear brake hoses to arrive.  (and they better get here soon!) :sad:

Have made a start by spraying up bolts with WD in advance that haven't been undone in a long time, need to drop the rear beam.  :angry:  Don't want to sheer anything as you know it's easily done.

Going to make a proper start after work with the one and a bit hours of light I'll have.  Also need to check that missing split pin issue and the other bits.



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: Neo Badness on 22 March 2011, 10:25
You want some proper penetrating fluid, gt85 or if you can find it plus gas. Makes life alot easier.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (MOT Failed........)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 11:12
You want some proper penetrating fluid, gt85 or if you can find it plus gas. Makes life alot easier.

Good tip, i'll see how tight things are tonight, if bad, i'll get some better stuff, i think I may have some kicking around if i'm lucky.
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Re-Test Booked p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 14:52
2x Brake hoses have just arrived at my work.
Retest booked for 9:30 Next Tuesday!
(http://www.coventrymazda.co.uk/images/mot_symbol.jpg)

Best get the feck on with it then...

(http://kaushikh29.edublogs.org/files/2011/01/fingerscrossed-fingers-crossed-goodluck-smiley-emoticon-000674-large-1e0yl7u.gif)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Re-Test Booked p98)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 22 March 2011, 14:54
That's what i like to hear mother fcuker!!  :cool: :cool: :cool: :grin:

Good luck :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Re-Test Booked p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 15:20
That's what i like to hear mother fcuker!!  :cool: :cool: :cool: :grin:

Good luck :afro:

Cheers, I just hope the beam mounts come off easy!..... I want to paint it while it's dropped but not prepared for that yet.
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 20:52
Straight from work I got on the case. (In the dark)

Either the 2 day nut soaking worked or I’m just lucky, rear beam is off! Wasn't too hard at all.  Found some surface cr@p to clean up where it was mounted so this will be a good opportunity to do that and treat everything the beam hides.  I just hope the hoses come off as easily as the access to them is still pretty poor.

(http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200503/tortor13_1110113455_sbarro_golf_turbo.jpg)

Sorry, wrong picture

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BrakeHoseChange3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BrakeHoseChange1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BrakeHoseChange6.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: JC on 22 March 2011, 21:07
fair play mate,  drive spannering  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 21:10
fair play mate,  drive spannering  :grin: :laugh:

*sigh*

As you know, the whole car has been done this way so far!  Seems to be paying off now mind.  :cool:

Just think, I might be able to replace my 2004 Tax disc next week for something a little more current!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: JC on 22 March 2011, 21:13
Aye, massive respect to you Shaun, :afro:

 I am dreading moving out and losing mine.

So is the missus, cos last time i didnt have a garage meant the fireblade engine came out in the Kitchen  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2011, 21:22
Aye, massive respect to you Shaun, :afro:

 I am dreading moving out and losing mine.

So is the missus, cos last time i didnt have a garage meant the fireblade engine came out in the Kitchen  :laugh:

Cheers fella...

Yep, it's OK for the ladies to shower the house in cussions and flowery curtains, shelves upon shelves of pointless ornaments and a bathroom with more potions than a wizard, but car stuff, even on a short term basis..... no way!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: dom on 22 March 2011, 21:45
Aye, massive respect to you Shaun, :afro:

 I am dreading moving out and losing mine.

So is the missus, cos last time i didnt have a garage meant the fireblade engine came out in the Kitchen  :laugh:

Cheers fella...

Yep, it's OK for the ladies to shower the house in cussions and flowery curtains, shelves upon shelves of pointless ornaments and a bathroom with more potions than a wizard, but car stuff, even on a short term basis..... no way!

Especially if said car stuff happens to mysteriously end up in the dishwasher :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: clipperjay on 22 March 2011, 22:53
Straight from work I got on the case. (In the dark)

Either the 2 day nut soaking worked or I’m just lucky, rear beam is off! Wasn't too hard at all.  Found some surface cr@p to clean up where it was mounted so this will be a good opportunity to do that and treat everything the beam hides.  I just hope the hoses come off as easily as the access to them is still pretty poor.

(http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200503/tortor13_1110113455_sbarro_golf_turbo.jpg)


Haaa I still have that picture on file!
You're project shawn looks like progress is being made, and don't bother asking about mine  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: Bellend on 22 March 2011, 23:05
The driveway spannering is putting my motivation level to shame.  :sad:

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: dubsport on 23 March 2011, 08:35
Im still gutted the 3 spokes have gone, but loving this thread mate :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 March 2011, 09:37
Haaa I still have that picture on file!
You're project shawn looks like progress is being made, and don't bother asking about mine  :smiley:

Nearly there!  :smiley: I won't ask about yours then, I'll do that later in your thread....  :grin:

I have quite a few odd MK1 golf pics, I started posting other crazy mk1's and Sbarro stuff Here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=182970.0)

The driveway spannering is putting my motivation level to shame.  :sad:

 :cool:

I don't know, you've done quite a bit to yours so far...

Im still gutted the 3 spokes have gone, but loving this thread mate :afro:

Cheers, but fear not my friend, the 3 spokes are still with me and I may do something with them yet.... For old times sake, one has been polished up and is in the boot as a spare for now! 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: Bellend on 23 March 2011, 17:02
The driveway spannering is putting my motivation level to shame.  :sad:

 :cool:

I don't know, you've done quite a bit to yours so far...

Yeah but I have work and all it's tools to use. Mind you, I'm not insured and don't ever have my car as my mums always using it.  :rolleyes:

But you just get on with it.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: dubsport on 23 March 2011, 17:19
Im still gutted the 3 spokes have gone, but loving this thread mate :afro:

Cheers, but fear not my friend, the 3 spokes are still with me and I may do something with them yet.... For old times sake, one has been polished up and is in the boot as a spare for now! 


(http://uk-mkivs.net/emoticons/snack.gif)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 March 2011, 18:08
this done yet  :nerd:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: Khare on 23 March 2011, 18:18
Ah man rear beam work is a pain, you'll want a friend helping you lift it back into place too otherwise you'll resurface looking like Arnie.

Good progress :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 March 2011, 00:03
Fook me!... 100 pages, the project thread is only 10!  :grin:


Im still gutted the 3 spokes have gone, but loving this thread mate :afro:

Cheers, but fear not my friend, the 3 spokes are still with me and I may do something with them yet.... For old times sake, one has been polished up and is in the boot as a spare for now! 


(http://uk-mkivs.net/emoticons/snack.gif)

You'll get fat waiting although I may tart up the spare soon as it will be on display in the rear.

this done yet  :nerd:

Oi!... I've got till Tuesday  :grin: I just don't get enough time at home in daylight. That'll change when the clocks do this weekend!

Ah man rear beam work is a pain, you'll want a friend helping you lift it back into place too otherwise you'll resurface looking like Arnie.

Good progress :afro:

Indeed it is as you know, but I have what I think is a bit of a knack with two jacks although not really tested that so still got a mate popping over on Saturday just in case.

It's going to have to come off again soon after this for other planned work in the near future...  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: tech1889 on 24 March 2011, 17:58
Yer the hours are a problem can't wait to see this done.. May see you in the year you can take me for a spin in it  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 March 2011, 18:25
Yer the hours are a problem can't wait to see this done.. May see you in the year you can take me for a spin in it  :smiley:

 :cool: Might not be that exciting, haven't even really started on the motor yet.  :grin:

in other news.........

(http://doctorbeatnik.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/swearing.gif)

This little brake job is not going to plan.  :cry:

(http://www.ukclassicparts.com/itempics/BRAKE%20PIPE%20UNION%2012MM.JPG)
= Bastids!
That is all...
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: Wayne on 27 March 2011, 00:08
I guess you snapped the pipe / s then  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Parts Arrived - Rear Beam Dropped p98)
Post by: tech1889 on 28 March 2011, 00:05
lol love the pics..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (Done! p100)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 March 2011, 23:31
I guess you snapped the pipe / s then  :smiley:

Ended up doing both sides as the one that passed wasn't that much better than the one that failed, also I always replace parts in pairs where I can.  The nearside flexi was almost impossible to get off, access is really poor at one end, had to remove the fuel pump to get tools up there.  Rounded off unions, smashed my knuckles up, moan, moan, wine etc etc.. In the end this little job ended up taking up most of my weekend... Anybody that finds it easy to keep their cool under pressure would have p155ed themselves if they witnesed the tantrums I was having!  Managed to get everything back on and the rear beam in place on my tod!  :smiley:

Been outside tonight since I finished work till about an hour ago. Bled the brakes (thank fook for pressurised bleed kits!). sorted my lights out, replaced the tie rod nuts and split pins with new ones...

In Short

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bN_RKzzJZlA/R3DKTRJ1G7I/AAAAAAAAAAk/N8cBC8OuvRE/s320/done.png)

Re-test tomorrow morning at 09:30!  She better give me what I deserve now.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (DONE! p100)
Post by: tech1889 on 28 March 2011, 23:33
roll on the passing tomo  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (DONE! p100)
Post by: Wayne on 28 March 2011, 23:37
Fingers crossed for the retest  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (DONE! p100)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 March 2011, 23:47
roll on the passing tomo  :smiley:

(http://s3.postimage.org/errgpcpqv/feck_yeah_2.jpg)

I Hope

Fingers crossed for the retest  :smiley:

Cheers.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (DONE! p100)
Post by: tech1889 on 28 March 2011, 23:58
 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead (DONE! p100)
Post by: richandhazel on 29 March 2011, 00:47
Bet you can't wait. Good luck!
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 March 2011, 10:30
Yes that's right!!!!!.................

On Route to GTI International 2004

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/7a89d07868d145aa9d8d81be6f03e73d)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/ca6a8bd4af10435490c2cccdaed19f7b)

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/86eb14a5ae87476aaf400346968966e0)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/DavesWork3.jpg)

TODAY

(http://www.halesfieldmot.co.uk/images/station_images/41/duplicate_img.jpg?IID=6)

with no advisories

Now I've just got to make her look good!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MotPassed2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MotPassed3.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Rhyso on 29 March 2011, 10:34
Awesome work mate  :cool: :cool:

Congratulations :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 29 March 2011, 10:34
Wooohooooooo congratulations mate !!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: trog_nfs on 29 March 2011, 10:36
Congratulations! I've just spent the last few hours reading through your build thread, and its pretty awesome what you've achieved!!! :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Horney on 29 March 2011, 11:06
Good work mate, really chuffed for ya.

nick
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 March 2011, 11:07
Well done Shaun!!!!! I'm glad it's back on the road! :afro: even if it did take 7 bloody years!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: dom on 29 March 2011, 11:43
Congrats Shaun! I can't imagine how good it must feel! :afro:

Road trip! We've got some great roads in the lakes :grin:

(http://images-mediawiki-sites.thefullwiki.org/06/2/9/6/43649744009675288.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 29 March 2011, 12:03
Congratulations Shaun :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 29 March 2011, 12:05
wooooooot!!

thats great news fella!! hopefully my mk1 won't be far behind!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: dubsport on 29 March 2011, 12:45
TODAY

(http://www.halesfieldmot.co.uk/images/station_images/41/duplicate_img.jpg?IID=6)

with no advisories

Now I've just got to make her look good!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MotPassed2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MotPassed3.jpg)[/center]


(http://woldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/it-celebrate.gif)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 March 2011, 12:51
Thanks everyone... and special thanks to those that have either helped, advised, supported this car and myself from the day it all went wrong all those years ago!

Just Taxed it and was instructed to go to my other half's work if it passed rather than call her which is what i've just done. Was a great drive, then on the way home the exhaust started blowing until it sounded like a v8 dragster.  Blowing really bad at the manifold down pipe, had to limp it home..  :sad:  bloomin bumpy roads!.. ah well, best sort that out now!  :grin:

and Guy, as far as looks go, you're waaaaaaaay ahead of me.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Khare on 29 March 2011, 13:04
Well done mate! All the hard work has paid off!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: archie837 on 29 March 2011, 13:20
FCKING STOKED!!!!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: cняis on 29 March 2011, 13:22
bout time shuan  :cool:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Sam on 29 March 2011, 13:25
Now be carefull with her!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Your-mum on 29 March 2011, 13:27
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! lets get all the mk1s bk on the road n take over
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: archie837 on 29 March 2011, 13:30
Needs 3 spokes back on!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: LazyLunatic on 29 March 2011, 14:29
F**k yeah!!! Nice one Shaun!

Welcome to the blowing exhaust club too! :D (Need to tighten up an exhaust bracket... again lol)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: dom on 29 March 2011, 15:54
Needs 3 spokes back on!

I also thought this when looking at those pics, but we've been over that before :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: travisreeve on 29 March 2011, 16:10
 :cool: pleased for you shaun well done mate
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Martz on 29 March 2011, 16:20
Well pleased for you Shaun, well done mate! :0)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 March 2011, 16:26
How does it feel to be the most liked/popular member of the forum?  :grin: :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: richandhazel on 29 March 2011, 18:49
Great result........well done.........now enjoy :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: JC on 29 March 2011, 18:56
about bloody time  :rolleyes:
































 :grin: :grin:












Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 29 March 2011, 19:26
Well done sir. Seems I owe u a maccys
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 March 2011, 20:22
Thanks again people.....  :cool:


After the short run ending with serious exhaust trouble I got underneath and dealt with it, couple of hours of striping the exhaust, sealing and hanger bending, it was all better again but................... then I noticed thick greased sprayed about underneath!  :shocked:  Inner CVJ was coming apart!  none of the bolts were done up! whoops!  :embarassed:  sorted now so took her out for a couple of photos as I am sick of seeing pics of it on the drive.

Drives well considering but sounds like it's consumed a cutlery set!.. Valve clearances need addressing.  Oh and she's very very thirsty, almost like she's drinking enough fuel to make up for the past.  Meh, it's only just begone.  :grin:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: dom on 29 March 2011, 20:28
Thanks again people.....  :cool:


After the short run ending with serious exhaust trouble I got underneath and dealt with it, couple of hours of striping the exhaust, sealing and hanger bending, it was all better again but................... then I noticed thick greased sprayed about underneath!  :shocked:  Inner CVJ was coming apart!  none of the bolts were done up! whoops!  :embarassed:  sorted now so took her out for a couple of photos as I am sick of seeing pics of it on the drive.

Drives well considering but sounds like it's consumed a cutlery set!.. Valve clearances need addressing.  Oh and she's very very thirsty, almost like she's drinking enough fuel to make up for the past.  Meh, it's only just begone.  :grin:



Where are the pics then?? :huh: :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Bellend on 29 March 2011, 20:41
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicely deserved mate!  :cool:

I see you had the same approach as me, get it MOT'd, on the road, THEN worry about all the jobs needing doing.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 29 March 2011, 21:00
now the hard work maintaining it begins lol
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 March 2011, 21:23
Yep..... I'm her sugar daddy again!

The missus said to me tonight, "you done now then for this year? You don't need to do the cosmetic stuff for ages do you, you have all the time in the world...." Hmmimmm, Have to manage my time well now to keep her happy, kind of.  :grin:

So Lemski, mines a Big Tasty Meal please mate.  :laugh:

Some quick pics, sorry about the Red Nose but the missus made me put it on for good luck and thinks I should leave it on as it suits the car, um no. I'll take it off when she's not looking despite the fact it appeared to have worked.  :shocked:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting12.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting10.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting7.jpg)
 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 29 March 2011, 21:27
 :cool: :cool: :cool: looks absolutely awesome mate i love it cant wait to see it.. what seats are them by the way they look uber cool ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 March 2011, 21:37
:cool: :cool: :cool: looks absolutely awesome mate i love it cant wait to see it.. what seats are them by the way they look uber cool ??

Cheers, will look better when painted, looks a bit rough but right now I couldn't give a ****!

Seats are Cheap and cheerful Raceland GTB's, Better pics HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.msg1698267#msg1698267) in the build thread.

Oh and Wherry, steady on fella.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 29 March 2011, 21:38
Looking good shaun, bet you glad it is back on the road.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jay on 29 March 2011, 21:55
Well done, that's a huge milestone for your project :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 March 2011, 22:02
Great work mate a real build from start to finish and she looks really nice well done  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 29 March 2011, 23:39
And you're back in the game.....

Congrats on getting it done :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Charge on 29 March 2011, 23:49
Well done man, all that effort has paid off.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 March 2011, 23:54
Have you still not.... oh hang on.

Right, now it's on the road, as summer is approaching, make sure the engine's tuned in, that the rubber's not seven years old (it'll be catchy and let go without warning and unexpectedly because it'll have de-gassed) and get some hard miles wound on it.

Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: jmsheahan on 30 March 2011, 00:39
Can only reiterate what has already been said but well bloody done mate. Happy for ya  :cool:

Enjoy it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 30 March 2011, 09:08
Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:

 :grin:

I was 15 in 2004!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: dom on 30 March 2011, 12:09
Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:

 :grin:

I was 15 in 2004!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :grin: I was 17, so had my GCSE's but not my driving licence!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 30 March 2011, 12:13
Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:

 :grin:

I was 15 in 2004!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :grin: I was 17, so had my GCSE's but not my driving licence!


I was 28  :grin:, had a driving licence but no exams
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lewis1641 on 30 March 2011, 12:31
congratulations matey
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: archie837 on 30 March 2011, 13:17
Still stoked, still needs 3 spokes!! :-)

2004 doesn't seem that long ago. I was also 17 lol. Guessing Bellend was 10 though.....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Bellend on 30 March 2011, 17:02
Still stoked, still needs 3 spokes!! :-)

2004 doesn't seem that long ago. I was also 17 lol. Guessing Bellend was 10 though.....

Yep.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 30 March 2011, 18:10
Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:

 :grin:

I was 15 in 2004!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :grin: I was 17, so had my GCSE's but not my driving licence!


I was 28  :grin:, had a driving licence but no exams

I was 30.. I feel sick  :sick:

How has today gone Shaun?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 30 March 2011, 19:15
I was a spritely 22yr old when this was last on the road....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wazzzer on 30 March 2011, 21:16
Excellent job mate, really pleased for ya.

Really good to see it on the road :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 10:09
Thanks for the kind words.   :smiley:

Well I've been far too busy for posting on here.  :grin:

Had a little drive here and there in it with a couple of  mates on board (not at the same time), first passenger was my friend who came with me to Inters on that fateful day.  It's very raw at the moment, minimal dash, no sound proofing or carpet.  It's quite noisy!... Drove it in the rain which resulted in it getting ridiculously dirty and I had to clean it properly for the first time.  Wasn't sure what would be best on satin black as I already found out waxing it doesn't really work.  After a bit of trial and error Mer seems to work really well.  I really do need to sort the dents out and finish the paint!  This picture kind of hides most of the different shades of black!  :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/PASSED_edited-1.jpg)


Have you still not.... oh hang on.

Right, now it's on the road, as summer is approaching, make sure the engine's tuned in, that the rubber's not seven years old (it'll be catchy and let go without warning and unexpectedly because it'll have de-gassed) and get some hard miles wound on it.

Entertaining how many people posting in this thread didn't have GCSEs, let alone licenses when this was last on the road.  :grin:

 :cool:

I'm off work today and will be attempting a better tune up while I still have the gas analyser.  I really need to do the valve clearances but don't have the correct tools to pop the shims out.  :sad:

When you say rubber, are you referring to the belt?  If so I'm on the case and this has always been on my mind.  The belt has barely any miles on it but it is old, it appears to be in a fine condition but the age of it worries me and I must admit I am nervous as I believe even a standard DX engine is an interference engine. A new belt and tensioner has been ordered.  Lets hope the current one will be OK for the next few days.

2004 doesn't seem too long ago really, well it didn't until you posted the above and I read the responses!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jay on 31 March 2011, 13:44
I think DH was referring to the tyres mate, but changing the cambelt after that long is also a brilliant idea  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 14:15
I think DH was referring to the tyres mate, but changing the cambelt after that long is also a brilliant idea  :grin:

Wheels changed and the tyres are brand spanking.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: JC on 31 March 2011, 15:12
i was 33 back in 2004  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tobz. on 31 March 2011, 16:30
I think DH was referring to the tyres mate, but changing the cambelt after that long is also a brilliant idea  :grin:

Wheels changed and the tyres are brand spanking, I don't think he was.

Oh yes he was  :grin: (DH is ALWAYS preaching about tyres)  :tongue:

I drove past you on that fateful day on my way to inters not long after the smack, great to see it has finally re-emerged, great work.
Jeez was that nearly 7 years ago already  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 31 March 2011, 16:31
^^ you are now officially old  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 17:35
Nice to know there are some people who remember this car from then..

Tobz, maybe next time I'll be in convoy with you rather than you driving past.  :lipsrsealed: Quite a few dubs slowed down that day, not rubber necking, their faces looked like mine, gutted.

Chuff and Guy???

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00078/F_200612_december08E_78808a.jpg)


 :grin:





Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: F17BAD on 31 March 2011, 18:38
Car is looking great mate   :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 18:41
Car is looking great mate   :cool:

Thanks..

Trick photography.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 31 March 2011, 22:51
Wheels changed and the tyres are brand spanking, I don't think he was.

Oh yes he was  :grin: (DH is ALWAYS preaching about tyres)  :tongue:

I was.  Some things are important..... although I'd be all over that cambelt, too....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 22:58
Wheels changed and the tyres are brand spanking, I don't think he was.

Oh yes he was  :grin: (DH is ALWAYS preaching about tyres)  :tongue:

I was.  Some things are important..... although I'd be all over that cambelt, too....

If you remember this car was shamed with 3 spokes, those tyres are 7 years old, I bought the RA's last year and had new tyres fitted only last week.  :cool:

Yes, in hindsight I should have ordered the cambelt sooner but I got a bit carried away with MOT jobs and wasn't expecting it to fail on so little.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 23:46
The other half hates this car but she's just come for a short drive with me to her mums, I was warned "no rapid acceleration!".  Problem is it's lumpy if driven soft.  Pulled away hard once, didn't go down well at all.  :evil:

All the way there and back: "It's too noisy, it's too cold, it's too hard, it's too bumpy it's too small, it's too smelly" etc etc etc..... I think it's fine though.. :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: travisreeve on 01 April 2011, 00:06
shaun you have one of them other halfs do you i seem to have one of those aswell lol the trick is to pull over and make them walk ;)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 April 2011, 00:24
shaun you have one of them other halfs do you i seem to have one of those aswell lol the trick is to pull over and make them walk ;)

Yep, she really doesn't get it, doesn't understand my love for this car or the MK1's before it.  To her it is a shed. At least I have found a good balance between playing with this and getting on with things that keep her happy.  She has never stopped me doing the things I love, just doesn't understand them.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jack3559 on 01 April 2011, 00:38
My other half hates my car because it gets more money than her.

Also, it's too low and looks like a snuffling ground hog.

Her words - not mine.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 01 April 2011, 18:29

So Lemski, mines a Big Tasty Meal please mate.  :laugh:

Some quick pics, sorry about the Red Nose but the missus made me put it on for good luck and thinks I should leave it on as it suits the car, um no. I'll take it off when she's not looking despite the fact it appeared to have worked.  :shocked:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting12.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting10.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/1stouting7.jpg)
 :cool:


1stly okay mate when am at a show ur at al get that order in for you mate.

2ndly f**k me thats lookin good, nice to see its back on the road. i like the red thing.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 01 April 2011, 21:48
Looking Good!!

So when you going to spray the rest stain black?  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 01 April 2011, 22:31

Chuff and Guy???

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00078/F_200612_december08E_78808a.jpg)


 :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 April 2011, 07:16
Lovely mk1 looks really nice in your pics and I really love the front seats go well with the car must be great after all the hard work to use the car now.. :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jimp on 02 April 2011, 13:56
It's awesome to see this car finally on the road  :cool: Congrats man :Afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 03 April 2011, 10:38
The other half hates this car but she's just come for a short drive with me to her mums, I was warned "no rapid acceleration!".  Problem is it's lumpy if driven soft.  Pulled away hard once, didn't go down well at all.  :evil:

All the way there and back: "It's too noisy, it's too cold, it's too hard, it's too bumpy it's too small, it's too smelly" etc etc etc..... I think it's fine though.. :grin:

 :rolleyes:  my mrs loves dubs... the older the better.. but then again mine is a different kettle of fish to yours... more of a cruiser (the car... not the mrs!) :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 April 2011, 13:14
I was sanctioned an LSD for the Corrado a few days ago.

My other half hates spinning the wheels up when leaving junctions.

WIN.

 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 21:18

1stly okay mate when am at a show ur at al get that order in for you mate.

2ndly f**k me thats lookin good, nice to see its back on the road. i like the red thing.

Cheers fella, I'll hold you to that.  :grin:

Looking Good!!

So when you going to spray the rest stain black?  :grin:

Very soon I hope, next month or so.  Got a few more important things to address.  :sad:

Lovely mk1 looks really nice in your pics and I really love the front seats go well with the car must be great after all the hard work to use the car now.. :wink:

Cheers, yeah in pictures I love it, a walk around tells a different story but it's not that bad and will be sorted soon I hope.


It's awesome to see this car finally on the road  :cool: Congrats man :Afro:

I know, I thought it would never happen, and even when it was on the road to recovery I still though it would never happen.  It's done now... on to chapter 2.  :cool:

:rolleyes:  my mrs loves dubs... the older the better.. but then again mine is a different kettle of fish to yours... more of a cruiser (the car... not the mrs!) :grin:

:laugh:  Cool, want to swap? my missus is into her yank tanks hence why we had a 5.0 mustang for a while!

I was sanctioned an LSD for the Corrado a few days ago.

My other half hates spinning the wheels up when leaving junctions.

WIN.

 :grin:

 :laugh: Nice.  LSD is not enough for me, I would have to put the controls on the wrong side, put a v8 in it and..... actually no, I'd just have to sell it and buy a Dodge Ram to keep my missus happy!





Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 03 April 2011, 21:21
:rolleyes:  my mrs loves dubs... the older the better.. but then again mine is a different kettle of fish to yours... more of a cruiser (the car... not the mrs!) :grin:

:laugh:  Cool, want to swap? my missus is into her yank tanks hence why we had a 5.0 mustang for a while!


not really... although next time I am getting my ear chewed about something I will drop you a line  :laugh:

like merkin cars to look at... but would never have one myself! its always been about mk1's for me!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 21:36
^^^ Same.... Although to be fair is was a hoot when you floored it!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Mustang_1024.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 03 April 2011, 21:39
Al place it on your bonnet mate and walk off. Seriously though, epic build and great work. Such a transformation mate. U keepin back seats out?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 21:45
Al place it on your bonnet mate and walk off. Seriously though, epic build and great work. Such a transformation mate. U keepin back seats out?

Yes, back seats will only go in when needed, and that will be very very rare.  Spent some time getting rid of rattly noises so have removed the rear belts too as that has helped. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jack3559 on 03 April 2011, 21:46
I'm surprised the Mazda doesn't have tri spokes, looking at your car history!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 21:51
I'm surprised the Mazda doesn't have tri spokes, looking at your car history!
:laugh:

Just a coincidence!... bought the golf with its spokes with the intention to get them straight off, the stang has them as standard for that year and it was the other halfs car.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 03 April 2011, 21:57
Worste I find is a dash board rattle. Seems to take forever to actually find them. Good to know your sorting the niggle now instead of the bits for mot. How many miles u racked up since she been back on the road
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 21:59
Worste I find is a dash board rattle. Seems to take forever to actually find them. Good to know your sorting the niggle now instead of the bits for mot. How many miles u racked up since she been back on the road

Tell me about it, although only half of my dash is in at the moment and I kind of chucked that in as it will be coming out again soon...  :lipsrsealed:

done about 200 miles so far but am calming down as belt needs changing and timing still not quite right.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2011, 22:14
In other news, lowered the car another 10mm which is it's limit as hard cornering scrubs up front.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MaxLowered.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/MaxLowered3.jpg)

Sadly she has developed an oil leak.. expected with old seals.. another job for chapter 2.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 03 April 2011, 22:14
Niggles mate. Bet your lovin it though. Is focus on just sorting the niggles out and enjoying it?

Takin it to many shows this year
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 04 April 2011, 23:55
it's not an oil leak, it's just marking it's teritory :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 05 April 2011, 00:06
it's not an oil leak, it's just marking it's teritory :smiley:

also agree with this!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 00:07
it's not an oil leak, it's just marking it's teritory :smiley:

 :grin: :grin:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MtBd0zcTprY/SsniQket62I/AAAAAAAACzc/UGqh9qGGKXk/s400/119506-main_Full.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 00:13
it's not an oil leak, it's just marking it's teritory :smiley:
:laugh: Oh yeah!... Why didn't I think of that, it all makes sense now!

Just been out on a late night Tesco run in it... Massive grin!.. boy does she get egged on.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 12:25
Right.... I've worked too hard to let myself feck it up again and driving on an old cambelt is not wise. 

New one arrived today so I will not be driving again until it's fitted!  I'm not looking forward to it though as I struggled to get the current one lined up perfectly.

(http://s3.postimage.org/6jd2xpw33/new_cambelt.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 05 April 2011, 12:32
Good shout there Shaun, great idea getting all those small but potentially big issues sorted :afro:

This thread isn't as exciting now as there is nothing to look forward too  :sad: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 12:39
Good shout there Shaun, great idea getting all those small but potentially big issues sorted :afro:

This thread isn't as exciting now as there is nothing to look forward too  :sad: :grin: :grin:

:cry: What do you want from me.... blood!?  :grin:

Don't worry, I have at least one more big update planned soon I hope.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 15:08
Good shout there Shaun, great idea getting all those small but potentially big issues sorted :afro:

This thread isn't as exciting now as there is nothing to look forward too  :sad: :grin: :grin:

:cry: What do you want from me.... blood!?  :grin:

Don't worry, I have at least one more big update planned soon I hope.  :lipsrsealed:


i think it is just at interesting now as it ever was  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 15:13
i think it is just at interesting now as it ever was  :smiley:

Cheers, getting an MOT, Tax and insurance was the first big hurdle and obviously a lot needed to be done to get it there.  The car is no where near finished and I'm even dubious of shows as it is currently not a show piece.  In other words this car is only at the state that a lot of the other rides in here start at and that took 100 pages of chat.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 05 April 2011, 15:24

Cheers, getting an MOT, Tax and insurance was the first big hurdle and obviously a lot needed to be done to get it there.  The car is no where near finished and I'm even dubious of shows as it is currently not a show piece.  In other words this car is only at the state that a lot of the other rides in here start at and that took 100 pages of chat.  :grin:

110 pages :nerd:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 15:28
i think it is just at interesting now as it ever was  :smiley:

Cheers, getting an MOT, Tax and insurance was the first big hurdle and obviously a lot needed to be done to get it there.  The car is no where near finished and I'm even dubious of shows as it is currently not a show piece.  In other words this car is only at the state that a lot of the other rides in here start at and that took 100 pages of chat.  :grin:

its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 15:47

110 pages :nerd:
  :grin:

Its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:

It's car park fodder at the moment IMO.  depends if I can get on the paint mission soon.  whens the next popular show that you boys will be going to?

I'm hoping to make everything that's on in June,  Volksfest etc, also the IOW show that DH posted up maybe.....
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 15:51

110 pages :nerd:
  :grin:

Its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:

It's car park fodder at the moment IMO.  depends if I can get on the paint mission soon.  whens the next popular show that you boys will be going to?

I'm hoping to make everything that's on in June,  Volksfest etc, also the IOW show that DH posted up maybe.....

i'm going to try to make stoner and volksfest although it depends on money etc
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 15:56
Would be great to meet some peeps.  Met some great people last time this was on the road, JV, Rich Gibby and others who are no longer here.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 05 April 2011, 16:42
Haha it wasn't a dig! I as you know fully appreciate all the hard work you've put in and I'm by far your biggest fan! :cool:

That's the point the fact your car is now at the same standard as others we don't get to see this chapter specially on such a classic!

I'm sure your plans will be awesome!!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: JC on 05 April 2011, 16:49

110 pages :nerd:
  :grin:

Its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:

It's car park fodder at the moment IMO.  depends if I can get on the paint mission soon.  whens the next popular show that you boys will be going to?

I'm hoping to make everything that's on in June,  Volksfest etc, also the IOW show that DH posted up maybe.....

and that is where you are WRONG  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

With a Picture of HOW IT WAS on the day of the accident, and then one or two little ones of  progress including the inner wing change, and a write up of what you have done ( including most is on an open drive not in a garage )  on a board out the front of the car, then it is VERY show worthy and would attract a LOT of attention  :wink:

and more importantly be inspiration to others :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 16:51

110 pages :nerd:
  :grin:

Its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:

It's car park fodder at the moment IMO.  depends if I can get on the paint mission soon.  whens the next popular show that you boys will be going to?

I'm hoping to make everything that's on in June,  Volksfest etc, also the IOW show that DH posted up maybe.....

and that is where you are WRONG  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

With a Picture of HOW IT WAS on the day of the accident, and then one or two little ones of  progress including the inner wing change, and a write up of what you have done ( including most is on an open drive not in a garage )  on a board out the front of the car, then it is VERY show worthy and would attract a LOT of attention  :wink:

and more importantly be inspiration to others :afro:

+1 great idea Mr C  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 20:15
Cheers Chuff, I hope to get the paint the same all over on the outside at least ASAP and then I will be happy but I like your idea.   :cool: 

I made a mistake though, I started doing all the kit and replacement parts with halfrauds satin black, in all honestly the quality is amazing but its sooooooo fecking expensive, didn't really notice the cost as it was done over a longish period but to do the rest is going to be too much, I know there is cheaper paint to buy but I don't want a sh*t finish.  Either way, when i find cheaper paint I may as well key the whole car as whatever it is won't match what's already been done..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Steve_PD on 05 April 2011, 20:53

110 pages :nerd:
  :grin:

Its remarkable that you have got it this far and I am sure that its more than worthy of a show or two even if it isn't concourse  :wink:

It's car park fodder at the moment IMO.  depends if I can get on the paint mission soon.  whens the next popular show that you boys will be going to?

I'm hoping to make everything that's on in June,  Volksfest etc, also the IOW show that DH posted up maybe.....

and that is where you are WRONG  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

With a Picture of HOW IT WAS on the day of the accident, and then one or two little ones of  progress including the inner wing change, and a write up of what you have done ( including most is on an open drive not in a garage )  on a board out the front of the car, then it is VERY show worthy and would attract a LOT of attention  :wink:

and more importantly be inspiration to others :afro:

+1 great idea Mr C  :cool:

+2
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:13
as for you paint your better off going to a paint suppliers, normaly works out cheeper! or keep you eye out for:

(http://1.2.3.13/bmi/www.holtsauto.com/images/products/repair-and-maintenance/paint/simoniz-spray-paint-satin-matt-black-hi.jpg)

only pay £5 a can  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 21:17
as for you paint your better off going to a paint suppliers, normaly works out cheeper! or keep you eye out for:

(http://1.2.3.13/bmi/www.holtsauto.com/images/products/repair-and-maintenance/paint/simoniz-spray-paint-satin-matt-black-hi.jpg)

only pay £5 a can  :smiley:

Under £3 a can (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-SIMONIZ-SATIN-MATT-BLACK-SPRAY-PAINT-/250517337754?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a#ht_2304wt_905) but is it any good?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 05 April 2011, 21:18

Under £3 a can (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-SIMONIZ-SATIN-MATT-BLACK-SPRAY-PAINT-/250517337754?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a#ht_2304wt_905) but is it any good?

Yep, use it all the time in work, excellent product. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 21:20

Under £3 a can (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-SIMONIZ-SATIN-MATT-BLACK-SPRAY-PAINT-/250517337754?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a#ht_2304wt_905) but is it any good?

Yep, use it all the time in work, excellent product. :smiley:

Cool thanks.. the only thing that confuses me is it states its satin matte, which is it because I want satin?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 05 April 2011, 21:22

Under £3 a can (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-SIMONIZ-SATIN-MATT-BLACK-SPRAY-PAINT-/250517337754?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a#ht_2304wt_905) but is it any good?

Yep, use it all the time in work, excellent product. :smiley:

Cool thanks.. the only thing that confuses me is it states its satin matte, which is it because I want satin?

Not sure but they do both satin and matt, so you need to ask.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 05 April 2011, 21:25
Hey thats not fair!! i pay a fiver inc discount!  :undecided:

but yeah its quality stuff, they do a matt black, or a satin matt black!

so you need satin matt my friend! thats what i did my bumper in  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 April 2011, 22:07
Ah nice one.. wish i hadn't been so hasty now with halfrauds visits!.. was just desperate to get the kit, wing and bonnet sprayed up so it didn't look too shoddy for the MOT.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 06 April 2011, 07:10
whens the quatro bonnet making an appearence shaun?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 April 2011, 09:05
whens the quatro bonnet making an appearence shaun?
Don't know yet as it needs some repairs.  It won't just bolt on... won't even be touching it until I have the rest of the car painted... but soon I hope.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 06 April 2011, 12:07
Soon should be now its retro to f**k
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 April 2011, 13:04
Soon should be now its retro to f**k

Someone has PM'd me about taking it off my hands!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jimp on 06 April 2011, 16:17
Soon should be now its retro to f**k

Someone has PM'd me about taking it off my hands!  :lipsrsealed:
And putting on your mk1?  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 06 April 2011, 18:17
U can't sell it
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 06 April 2011, 20:43
Dont Sell!!  :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 06 April 2011, 21:05
will this ever go gloss colour again or always satin ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Wayne on 06 April 2011, 21:27
Don't sell the bonnet  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Guy on 06 April 2011, 21:37
sell it!!!






nah... only joking!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 April 2011, 00:09
Come on now, I drove for a whole day to get it!... I'd never be able to replace it unless I spent a fortune to get one made, even OEM style ones cost quite a bit.  It had mixed views when I tried it on but this picture reminds that it's worth the work to get it to match the car and give it a chance

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)

If Mad Max had a golf as an intercepter in 1979??  :grin:

I've PM'd back saying pretty much the same until I've tried it out for a while.

I may try and speed things up with this and make it fit using bonnet pins........

As far as painting the car gloss... one day maybe, I really quite like how what I've painted so far has turned out.  I need to fininsh the rest and see how long I like it then... my friends say I should keep it this way full stop but when i've got nothing better to spend my money on and the car needs nothing else, then yes, I may just go back to gloss.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 07 April 2011, 21:54
Fit the bonnet, spray the rest of the car satin...SORTED  :grin:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 April 2011, 22:41
Fit the bonnet, spray the rest of the car satin...SORTED  :grin:



That's pretty much the plan but the bonnet needs some work too, damage in places, paint on it is fooked so will need some TLC.  even after that the bonnet catch and hinge points have been ripped out at some point so they need addressing too.  :sad: for now I may cheat and have it fastened down with bonnet pins in each corner and worry about the rest later.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 07 April 2011, 22:52
Hell yeah bonnet pins all the way, mad max stlye!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 April 2011, 22:57
Hell yeah bonnet pins all the way, mad max stlye!  :cool:

When I originally posted the picture above it only looked like the car pulls it off because of the angle of the photo, i do feel that other areas will need something to help blend it in....  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: stow1985 on 07 April 2011, 23:09
i like it as it is, but what did you have in mind?  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 April 2011, 23:21
i like it as it is, but what did you have in mind?  :laugh:

No idea but that bonnet does make the front look very busy compared to the rest of the car at most other angles.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jack3559 on 08 April 2011, 15:57
What are your plans for the engine dude?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 April 2011, 16:08
What are your plans for the engine dude?
 

Get it back to as close to it's former glory as I can.  Was rocking between 135 and 140 horses once, I would be more than happy if I could claw most of them back.. She doesn't need any more than that............. for now.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 April 2011, 17:31
Was rocking between 135 and 140 horses once, I would be more than happy if I could claw most of them back.. She doesn't need any more than that............. for now.


wow, 135-140bhp? from an 8v? That's almost as much as a 16v has from standard  :tongue: (runs away and hides)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 08 April 2011, 18:45
16v big valve head?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 April 2011, 19:19
16v big valve head?

Was rocking between 135 and 140 horses once, I would be more than happy if I could claw most of them back.. She doesn't need any more than that............. for now.


wow, 135-140bhp? from an 8v? That's almost as much as a 16v has from standard  :tongue: (runs away and hides)

Meh, that's what it was/should be! At the time I'd taken ownership it was the best normally aspirated 8v I'd ever driven.

The car was originally properly badged up as an RLR 1800 Plus (Richard Lloyd Racing) I've still got the one for the boot.  The engine and slam panel are marked up with his GTI Engineering plaque.

Originally the head was gas flowed, so was the inlet manifold and the four branch exhaust manifold. re-profiled inlet and exhaust valve seats, bigger valves with better underhead profiles, upgraded valve springs, 276 degree cam, modified dizzy (not sure how though!), limiter removed!  :shocked: supersprint exhaust and custom made Magnum US rear silencer (which nobody likes the look of)  :grin:

Feels like a normal 8v until you get to 4k and pulls/pulled like fook as far as you dare go off the tacho!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Jimp on 08 April 2011, 19:33
I like the rear silencer  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 08 April 2011, 20:45
No limiter. I'd only take it to 8k at the most
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 April 2011, 21:19
Such an unusual engine should be preserved as best you can. Those guys knew what they were doing back then.

I do like the 8v for tootling about but I enjoy the valver when pressing on.

Sounds like you have best of both worlds there and an excellent excuse to have a shift light :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 April 2011, 11:50
I like the rear silencer  :sad:

I haven't got a problem with it either, it my not look right for MK1 or any other car these days but overall it suits it as it does it's job without sounding sh*t!... a low subtle gurgle.  :cool:

No limiter. I'd only take it to 8k at the most

Yeah I would't want to stress her out too much!  :grin:

Such an unusual engine should be preserved as best you can. Those guys knew what they were doing back then.

I do like the 8v for tootling about but I enjoy the valver when pressing on.

Sounds like you have best of both worlds there and an excellent excuse to have a shift light :smiley:

To be honest there were quite a few motors done like this at the time by GTI engineering but you're right, they don't mod them like they used to.  This one is special to me due to the Richard Lloyd Markings and the sad thing is THIS (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1583357/Plane-crash-victims-on-way-to-test-new-Jaguar.html) happened not long before the structural repair work on the car began!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 April 2011, 18:24
Currently doing my cambelt!  :sick:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: tech1889 on 09 April 2011, 18:28
good luck with that... you sorted the tappets out ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: lemski on 09 April 2011, 18:45
Cam belt change now? Good day to choose. Unless its not sunny where u r
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: richandhazel on 09 April 2011, 20:37
Such an unusual engine should be preserved as best you can. Those guys knew what they were doing back then.

I do like the 8v for tootling about but I enjoy the valver when pressing on.

Sounds like you have best of both worlds there and an excellent excuse to have a shift light :smiley:

Totally agree.

I'm surprised at the output! Mine has had the crank lightened and balanced, gas flowed and a high lift cam and I'd be surprised if it is getting anywhere near that. It doesn't feel that quick :-/
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: Neo Badness on 09 April 2011, 21:53
Man, that is bleak about Richard Lloyd (and all the others). It seems as I get older that the truely talented and nice people always seem to die leaving the ignorant and useless to run amock. Seems the only way to ensure longevity is to excell at nothing... To quote the late Bill Hicks.

Hendrix... Dead

Joplin... Dead

Morrison... Dead

Buckley... Dead

Regan... Wounded

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead Says "Hello Roads!" (p101)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 13:43
good luck with that... you sorted the tappets out ??

NO, haven't even got the tools to do it, bucket compressor and shim tool is what I think I need.  To be honest I haven't even checked out how bad the clearances are yet.

Such an unusual engine should be preserved as best you can. Those guys knew what they were doing back then.

I do like the 8v for tootling about but I enjoy the valver when pressing on.

Sounds like you have best of both worlds there and an excellent excuse to have a shift light :smiley:

Totally agree.

I'm surprised at the output! Mine has had the crank lightened and balanced, gas flowed and a high lift cam and I'd be surprised if it is getting anywhere near that. It doesn't feel that quick :-/

There may be bits I've missed but without the paperwork I can't list everything (lost!). I used to have old Dyno run info with runs ranging from 129-137. The RE2000 which was based on the standard 1800 setup was apparently good at giving over 150!

Man, that is bleak about Richard Lloyd (and all the others). It seems as I get older that the truely talented and nice people always seem to die leaving the ignorant and useless to run amock. Seems the only way to ensure longevity is to excell at nothing... To quote the late Bill Hicks.

Hendrix... Dead

Joplin... Dead

Morrison... Dead

Buckley... Dead

Regan... Wounded



Yes it is sad, both Macrae and Lloyd died in private flying accidents!.. racing drivers should not fly! although Lloyd wasn't piloting his craft.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Timing Issues HELP PLEASE (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 13:44
Anybody able to help?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189206.msg1767571#msg1767571
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Timing Issues HELP PLEASE (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 10 April 2011, 14:33
Did you not just use the timing marks that were used on previous cambelt,, i would have marked the previously used marks with tip-ex or such and just slid off and slid on a new belt... once belt was fitted did you turn it by hand a couple of times to see if it was still marked up ?? did you make sure all the timing marks lined up dont know if your car has a flywheel timing mark as well ??

Im no professional but just what ive read before
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Done! (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 21:29
Fook me, what a ball ache!

Turns out it was a fueling issue.  Idles spot on now and drives fine but has lost it's urgency at top end as I haven't put the strobe or the gas tester on it yet.

Will try and get that done in the next couple of days, at some point when I'm flush I'd like to take it to a pro, especially when the clearances are sorted.  At least I can relax a little now with the knowledge that it's got a new belt on.

little bit of evidence, old belt didn't look too bad.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Cambelt2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Cambelt4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Cambelt5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Cambelt6.jpg)

Really must look into the oil leak, it doesn't look good.  :undecided:

Thanks tech for the reply... the old belt was wrong hence why I had to start from scratch.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 10 April 2011, 21:44
Atleast its all on and sorted now.. should take you long to do the clearance will it ?? Also change the rocker cover gasket when doing them  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 22:35
Atleast its all on and sorted now.. should take you long to do the clearance will it ?? Also change the rocker cover gasket when doing them  :wink:

Need to change a few gaskets by the looks of things but was always my intention.  But yeah, one important motor job out of the way.  :cool:

To me the clearances look like a pain as I don't have the tools for the job.  :sad:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Bellend on 10 April 2011, 23:18
Good result.  :cool:

Any ideas what gaskets are leaking?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 23:22
Good result.  :cool:

Any ideas what gaskets are leaking?

Nope, need to degrease my once clean engine and start looking, was mint until it was driven.  hopefully an easy one!

(http://www.best-of-web.com/_images/080508-221635-958007.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: travisreeve on 10 April 2011, 23:24
 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Bellend on 10 April 2011, 23:28
Good result.  :cool:

Any ideas what gaskets are leaking?

Nope, need to degrease my once clean engine and start looking, was mint until it was driven.  hopefully an easy one!

(http://www.best-of-web.com/_images/080508-221635-958007.jpg)


Fingers crossed.  :smiley:

Rocker cover?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 April 2011, 23:54
No I wish, lower down at the back somewhere...

Oh and on another note, once the car was up and running again, I took if for a 30 minute round trip to a garden centre, on the way there the throttle cable link to the pedal decided to fall to bits, was just left with the hook.  luckily I had some gorilla tape in the glove box which helped me bodge it!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Neo Badness on 11 April 2011, 00:10
Oh and on another note, once the car was up and running again, I took if for a 30 minute round trip to a garden centre, on the way there the throttle cable link to the pedal decided to fall to bits, was just left with the hook.  luckily I had some gorilla tape in the glove box which helped me bodge it!

Check you, Sunday at the garden centre  :tongue:

Can't really give you any stress I was fitting a bathroom...Good work on the cable fix though, experience has taught me that it's always worth while to keep some tape, cable ties etc in the car. Beats bodging a gear selector together with some found sellotape on a desolate coastal road -5C at 3am and no phone. Who needs 4th and 5th? Or if you do you can't have 1st and 2nd. Pulling away in 3rd, mmmmm clutchy :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 11 April 2011, 08:16
If you don't have the stuff give it to a specialist won't be that expensive and atleast you know it's done properly and will purr like a puddy cat..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Neo Badness on 11 April 2011, 11:56
If you don't have the stuff give it to a specialist won't be that expensive and atleast you know it's done properly and will purr like a puddy cat..

And if it all goes terribly wrong you have someone to shout at :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 11 April 2011, 16:27
Exactly  :wink: As as previously stated the engine is a bloody good one so deserves care !
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 April 2011, 18:10
Garden centre... missus loves our garden, sent me packing as she was elsewhere and needed some bits.  was good timeing actually because the old girl (28 this year!) was drivable again.

So far I am proud that pretty much everything you have seen so far except the welding was done by me on my drive, shed or garden!  I really wanted to do the clearances myself and then take it to a pro just to get it properly setup.  I'll have to look into how much it would cost me to get someone else to do it as you points are good..

In other news, strobed it, CO2 tested it so the fuel and ignition are pretty much bang on.  It's got some high end pull back now which is great but I  am a little confused on one thing:

The car will tick over and purr nicely, warms up to optimum temp and fan will kick in when it creeps over.  If revved, it settles back to idle fine, however, after giving it a blast down the road for 15 mins the idle go's no lower than 2500!  :shocked:  once cooled down it's fine again.

My first though was over fuelling... anybody else got any suggestions?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 11 April 2011, 18:13
Idle control valve / ISV ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 April 2011, 18:30
Idle control valve / ISV ??

Yeah will have to look into that.  I found some good info HERE (http://www.diagnostic-assistance.co.uk/mech_inj.htm) on the whole system that includes this.  Damn, I hope it's not broken!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 11 April 2011, 18:39
Keep me posted Shaun  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Wayne on 11 April 2011, 21:15
Mk1 K Jet does not have a ISV from memory, could be a sticking warm up reg.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: richandhazel on 12 April 2011, 09:32
Mk1 K Jet does not have a ISV from memory, could be a sticking warm up reg.

Correct.......ISV not fitted on mk1 kjet. Came later on the mk2 digifants I think but certainly later than mk1. Also think the mk2 16V's have the ISV.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Wayne on 12 April 2011, 09:33
Mk1 K Jet does not have a ISV from memory, could be a sticking warm up reg.

Correct.......ISV not fitted on mk1 kjet. Came later on the mk2 digifants I think but certainly later than mk1. Also think the mk2 16V's have the ISV.

Yes the mk2 16V has a ISV plus as you said later Digi's
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: richandhazel on 12 April 2011, 09:35
Just a thought, I had a similar problem with mine when I first started using it and it turned out to be that 'Y' shaped piece of tubing in the vacuum line.....to the left of the engine bay as you stand in front looking at it, if memory serves me correctly. It had slid apart and just needed pushing back in and then retuning.........as I had tuned it with a vacuum leak from said 'Y' connector.

Worth a look :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 April 2011, 00:57
Thanks guys....

Rich, I did check all the VAC's and I know where you mean but alas, they are all fine, if I pull a VAC out from anywhere the idle drops considerably which suggests that it's fine when all connected.

I think the problem is here

(http://s3.postimage.org/daj0fh8d6/warmup.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)

The warm up reg changes fuel pressure as the engine heats up.  I suspect it's not working and therefore over fuelling once warm.  Fook knows where to start but will check the basics at the weekend, power etc.... any other suggestions welcome.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Wayne on 14 April 2011, 08:56

The warm up reg changes fuel pressure as the engine heats up.  I suspect it's not working and therefore over fuelling once warm.  Fook knows where to start but will check the basics at the weekend, power etc.... any other suggestions welcome.  :cool:

I think you have found the problem, check for power as a 1st step but you might be better to get the pressures tested to see if it is causing problems.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 April 2011, 11:04
Little update...

Missed out on two, cheap warm up regulators over the weekend. tested mine, there is power to it but it seems it's just not working.

Raised the car back up by 10mm and now it's totally drivable .  Before it was scrubbing up front when cornering. which is no good to me as it's a driver not a show pony.

More bad news, lost one of my A Pillar Trim/Wind Deflectors over the weekend.  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Neo Badness on 19 April 2011, 22:03
Little update...

Missed out on two, cheap warm up regulators over the weekend. tested mine, there is power to it but it seems it's just not working.

Raised the car back up by 10mm and now it's totally drivable .  Before it was scrubbing up front when cornering. which is no good to me as it's a driver not a show pony.

More bad news, lost one of my A Pillar Trim/Wind Deflectors over the weekend.  :cry:

Here here for not having a show pony. Bummer about your A pillar trim, obviously the car felt is was surplus to requirements and is trying to save weight...
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Guy on 19 April 2011, 22:22

Here here for not having a show pony. Bummer about your A pillar trim, obviously the car felt is was surplus to requirements and is trying to save weight...

:grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: lemski on 19 April 2011, 22:24
If ur not careful mate ytou'll come to it one day and all unnecisairy wieght will be gone from the golf. And u won't know where it will be.
Show pony cars arnt fun in my oppinion
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Dmonday on 19 April 2011, 22:33
Full of win :) shame about bad news, can't expect everything to run smoothly though i guess!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: tech1889 on 20 April 2011, 00:14
wing deflectors are cool i want some for the leon didnt know they made them for like mk1 and mk2's  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: cняis on 23 April 2011, 20:20
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-BERG-CUP-RALLY-WHEEL-ARCHES-/190526074698?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5c3d2f4a

you need these on your car!!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: Guy on 06 May 2011, 07:58
Dude? Everything ok? You're normally around more than a circle? Missing your updates :(
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Cam Belt Fitted (p115)
Post by: lemski on 06 May 2011, 10:37
This is a valid point. U still about mate?
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2011, 15:37
Dude? Everything ok? You're normally around more than a circle? Missing your updates :(

This is a valid point. U still about mate?

Yeah I'm still alive and so is the car....  But then Guy you know this as you tracked me down on the book of face the other day followed by Chuff.  Had a lot going on at home but I should never have neglected my duties here!  :grin:

As far is the car is concerned I have had to take step back, money is tighter than ever at the moment so all purchases are on hold for now.. I did recently manage to find a cheap pair of A pillar trims to replace the one that went flying!

I clocked up quite a few miles in the first month, perhaps too many but it was a pleasure to drive it again and I think it was well deserved and I waited long enough.  Sadly the shock of being driven again after a long break is starting to show... It's really not running as well as it should, don't think I can do much about it until the warm reg is replaced.  The exhaust is blowing like a biatch at the manifold flexi joint which is now fooked and needs some welding skills.  :cry: 

There are still many parts, especially the interior that need to go back in or on this car but other bits and bobs are required before I can do so.  I really hope to bring her to volksfest, not sure if any paint progress will be made by then but I'd like to think so.

Caught up with a mate last weekend that I hadn't seen for a few years, he bought my old white MK1 off me before I bought this one but sold it on not long after due to missing his mini's.  I used this visit as an excuse to get the old girl out:

(http://s1.postimage.org/ssilil9m2/At_Jasons_800_x_600.jpg)


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-BERG-CUP-RALLY-WHEEL-ARCHES-/190526074698?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5c3d2f4a

you need these on your car!!  :cool:

Dude I saw these before a while back!.. I so would if I had the cash!


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: JC on 13 May 2011, 15:41
 :smiley: you will get there Shaun, after all, you have saved a car that most would have scrapped :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: Jack3559 on 13 May 2011, 15:49
Liking the hazard racing stripes!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2011, 16:04
:smiley: you will get there Shaun, after all, you have saved a car that most would have scrapped :afro:

True that.. just envy those that can simply get on with a car and chuck money at them when required.  I've still got the bug but can't get on with it and its show time.  Feck it.. I'm just impatient, I intent to keep the car for life so there's plenty of time yet I suppose.  :cool:

Liking the hazard racing stripes!  :cool:

Ha ha.. wondered if anybody would notice them... There's a strip across her ass too.  Well I saw a box full of rolls of the stuff and our health and safety guy at work said I could take one.  After seeing LL's when it was satin I thought I 'd copy to try and make the car look like a deliberate mess whilst sporting various shades of black.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: Guy on 13 May 2011, 19:27
you will get there mate.. the turnabout has been fantastic and you've worked so hard :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 May 2011, 20:23
Are you definitely coming to Bristol Volksfest? Hazel and I plan to go with Mk1 and VR6!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: dom on 13 May 2011, 23:27
How could I have forgotten about this?! :huh:

Had I remembered it had been so long since an update I would have been hurling abuse at you :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 18:47
you will get there mate.. the turnabout has been fantastic and you've worked so hard :afro:

Cheers Guy. :afro:

Are you definitely coming to Bristol Volksfest? Hazel and I plan to go with Mk1 and VR6!

Almost certain... will confirm for sure in the next day or so.  long drive for the old girl at the moment but i'm sure she'll be fine!  just got to sort a couple of issues out :lipsrsealed:

Be great to see you again and maybe this time you can see the car not so shiny but in one piece this time!

How could I have forgotten about this?! :huh:

Had I remembered it had been so long since an update I would have been hurling abuse at you :grin:

You Forgot!?.... Ha, yeah I did wondered where the abuse was! and Wherry's!


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: F17BAD on 14 May 2011, 19:48
yeah keep at it mate, know what you mean RE money, iv spent A LOT !!  on mine so far...

all the best with it
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 20:23
yeah keep at it mate, know what you mean RE money, iv spent A LOT !!  on mine so far...

all the best with it

Cheers..... Yeah will back on the case soon... best make the most of the long daylight hours.

I bet you have, you got much more to buy?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 20:29
Shaun hows it goin. Like to here the mk1s on the go
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 20:40
Shaun hows it goin. Like to here the mk1s on the go


Yeah not bad now mate thanks.... yeah I've had to calm down a little with driving it.. need to tweak a few things and do my best to sort the exhaust out.

Good news is that she's been well behaved despite the long break.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 20:43
Yeh mate good stuff. Is it as fun as it should be though mate, cos thats the important thing
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 20:46
Yeh mate good stuff. Is it as fun as it should be though mate, cos thats the important thing

Not quite as it's down on power at the moment but as long as I don't have to slow down it's ace!  Gets a lot of attention despite looking a little dodgy... I'm sure that's down to the fact it appears to be the only one banging around where I live. :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 20:48
Good stuff. Whens the satin being finished
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 20:58
Good stuff. Whens the satin being finished
Meh... how longs a piece of string.... need ideal conditions which I fear I have missed for now.. oh and of course some more

(http://www.thistlesom.co.uk/assets/images/pound-sign.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 21:06
Too bad ur not close i can get 500ml cans of satin for 2quid.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 21:13
Too bad ur not close i can get 500ml cans of satin for 2quid.

Interesting..... I did find some good deals on ebay but wasn't sure on the quality as I don't want a chalkboard car.  If I can't beat that price maybe we could sort something out.........
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 21:21
Yeh mate. I just get my mum to order it in. Quite good on the old bonnet of mine. Not chalkboardy at all if that makes sence.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 21:43
Yeh mate. I just get my mum to order it in. Quite good on the old bonnet of mine. Not chalkboardy at all if that makes sence.

Cool.... well i'll keep that in mind... not sure how much i'll need at the mo.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 21:45
Ur guess is as good ad mine mate
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 21:51
Ur guess is as good ad mine mate

I hate to think how many halfrauds cans have gone on it so far!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 21:58
Ummm quite a few i shouild think mate. Haha. 7quid a can on trade aswell so a big expense.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 22:00
Ummm quite a few i shouild think mate. Haha. 7quid a can on trade aswell so a big expense.

It was that price for joe public when I bought it... to be honest though the primers and the satins finish was impeccable.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 22:01
It look awesome when all satin though mate. U still messin with the quatro bonnet?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 22:17
It look awesome when all satin though mate. U still messin with the quatro bonnet?

It will look great in any colour at the moment as long as its the same all over! lol

But yeah,  cant wait to sort all the little dings out on it and get it painted.

Um... nope, haven't touched it..... I haven't really had a chance to do anything since the MOT... don't worry, i'll be back on the case soon!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 14 May 2011, 22:22
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 May 2011, 23:09
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.

No way, not neglecting at all.. just not made any progress recently,
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: dom on 16 May 2011, 21:19
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.

No way, not neglecting at all.. just not made any progress recently,

Same thing isn't it? :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: lemski on 16 May 2011, 21:20
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.

No way, not neglecting at all.. just not made any progress recently,

Same thing isn't it? :grin:


i agree dom.


am sure shaun has it under control
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 May 2011, 23:00
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.

No way, not neglecting at all.. just not made any progress recently,

Same thing isn't it? :grin:

I think you are confused.  What I have actually been neglecting is you lot.
 :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: Guy on 17 May 2011, 13:36
As long as you are mate. Hate to see u let the mk1 go into disrepaire because of neglection.

No way, not neglecting at all.. just not made any progress recently,

Same thing isn't it? :grin:

I think you are confused.  What I have actually been neglecting is you lot.
 :kiss:

yes.. and see what happened there.. we all started to break down without your input!  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 13:56
^^^  :grin: sorry... in future i must get my priorities right!

I have done a few bits to the car, I should post them up really.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 May 2011, 14:51
^^^  :grin: sorry... in future i must get my priorities right!

I have done a few bits to the car, I should post them up really.

Yes you bloody well should!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 14:57
will do tonight then...................


,.... maybe
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 May 2011, 11:12
Right, well time has not been on my side but I am getting back on the case this weekend, not driven the car for a while now as I don't want to feck it up while it's poorly.... I panicked this morning and thought I only had a week to get the car ready for Volkksfest.  luckily I just looked and I still have two weeks to sort some stuff out.

Here's how she's looking at the mo... Amongst the important issues I have to deal with I hope to get rid of some dents and get some paint on the drivers door by show time so at least it's symmetrical.  (won't be fully painted)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/052011.jpg)

Was looking for some pics to whack on facebook and stumbled upon this one.  My only camping trip in it, a few weeks before the crash in 2004.  Damn I miss those headlight washers!... never used them but liked the look of them on this car.  :cry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/original2004.jpg)

 

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: Guy on 27 May 2011, 12:39
it looks better now mate :)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 May 2011, 12:47
it looks better now mate :)

Thanks Guy, If it was clean on that second pic it looked a million times better then!  Ah well, here's to a new look.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - We're Both Still Alive (p118)
Post by: dom on 29 May 2011, 11:01
Only just seen this, I agree with guy, I think it looks better now!   :cool:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 11:11
Am on with it now, couple of hours a night after work where possible.

Well I got the car up high enough to sort my fooked exhaust. I have failed you and not taken pics of the issue or what I did.  But I said before the sprung join that holds the manifold to the centre section has had it.  I had to chop off the two sprung brackets that pull the flanges together, I have tightly wrapped the join in exhaust heat wrap held in place with metal ties, then wrapped over that is some bendy metal, made it into a tube and put exhaust clamps over each end just behind each flange...  it seems to be doing an ok job for now.

(http://s2.postimage.org/5aeq1r7gb/BFTD_Exhaust_Repair.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image uploader (http://www.postimage.org/)

I have been boll*cked on FB already about how the car is supported above but it's because I left my ramps at my dads  who lives in Devon!  It wasn't going anywhere, I made super sure of this and kept a jack on it too just in case.

I think for a longer term fix I am going to try chopping the exhaust flanges which are fooked and try and use something like this??

(http://www.motoscope.co.uk/images/exhaust-flexi.jpg)

Next up is sort out the horror I discovered while the car was in the air, I have been leaking a little oil but have been smelling burning grease.  The inner drive shaft bolts have been undoing themselves on the O/S!!!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: that explains the smell, glad I caught it when I did!

Also need to try setting up the fueling and timing again as I'm still not happy with it but I doubt I ever will be until I get a replacement warm up reg and get some work done to the head.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: Sam on 02 June 2011, 11:13
Why is she covered in hazzard tape?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 11:30
Why is she covered in hazzard tape?

Um.. Because it is one...  :grin: I got given a roll at work, she looks gash in person as the bonnet is rough as fook and overall is still sporting various shades of black.  Plus I was bored of looking at it like this so it was/is a temporary attention diverter.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: Guy on 02 June 2011, 16:30
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 16:39
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?

Not like my older updates though, must keep the detail going!  I hope to take the front end to bits and get some decent panel gaps as it's all a bit on the pi55 close up.  Also need to have a look at the replacement wing as it appeared from day one to be slightly misshapen once the kit was fitted. Want to pull a big dent out on the drivers door and wack some paint on it so that at least both sides of the car are the same....  Maybe fit some interior... Hmmmm, am I  being slightly optimistic????
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 June 2011, 16:44
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?

Not like my older updates though, must keep the detail going!  I hope to take the front end to bits and get some decent panel gaps as it's all a bit on the pi55 close up.  Also need to have a look at the replacement wing as it appeared from day one to be slightly misshapen once the kit was fitted. Want to pull a big dent out on the drivers door and wack some paint on it so that at least both sides of the car are the same....  Maybe fit some interior... Hmmmm, am I  being slightly optimistic????

Yes, majorly! your going to fail big time... now prove me wrong :P

Good luck Shauny boy, i'm sure you will need it! You should just rub the whole thing down and spray it satin black.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 16:51
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?

Not like my older updates though, must keep the detail going!  I hope to take the front end to bits and get some decent panel gaps as it's all a bit on the pi55 close up.  Also need to have a look at the replacement wing as it appeared from day one to be slightly misshapen once the kit was fitted. Want to pull a big dent out on the drivers door and wack some paint on it so that at least both sides of the car are the same....  Maybe fit some interior... Hmmmm, am I  being slightly optimistic????

Yes, majorly! your going to fail big time... now prove me wrong :P

Good luck Shauny boy, i'm sure you will need it! You should just rub the whole thing down and spray it satin black.  :grin:
:grin:  That's the plan, just haven't got enough paint to do it and don't want to do the full car until I have had the screen out and had the rust behind the seal fixed amongst a couple of other areas that need attention.


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: Guy on 02 June 2011, 16:54
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?

Not like my older updates though, must keep the detail going!  I hope to take the front end to bits and get some decent panel gaps as it's all a bit on the pi55 close up.  Also need to have a look at the replacement wing as it appeared from day one to be slightly misshapen once the kit was fitted. Want to pull a big dent out on the drivers door and wack some paint on it so that at least both sides of the car are the same....  Maybe fit some interior... Hmmmm, am I  being slightly optimistic????

cosmetics can come later... just make sure it can get there!  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 17:02
good update there Shaun

any other fixes to come before VF?

Not like my older updates though, must keep the detail going!  I hope to take the front end to bits and get some decent panel gaps as it's all a bit on the pi55 close up.  Also need to have a look at the replacement wing as it appeared from day one to be slightly misshapen once the kit was fitted. Want to pull a big dent out on the drivers door and wack some paint on it so that at least both sides of the car are the same....  Maybe fit some interior... Hmmmm, am I  being slightly optimistic????

cosmetics can come later... just make sure it can get there!  :laugh:

Yeah i'm sure you lot won't care what it looks like.... well I hope not!..... will bring a board of the hell its been through so others can see what it's about maybe as Chuff suggested.  Be the first time it's ever been shown.... ever!  it never made it to it's first one last time.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: Guy on 02 June 2011, 17:08
yeah.. bring the board from hell with you... will make a good read for anyone that doesn't know about it
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 18:03
yeah.. bring the board from hell with you... will make a good read for anyone that doesn't know about it

Not sure how mad I'll go with it. There's interesting and there's me blabbling on... Pictures and plenty of them.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 June 2011, 19:08
just do a sort of time board from before the show (its first outing) and then last pic should be pulling up at volkfest  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 21:43
just do a sort of time board from before the show (its first outing) and then last pic should be pulling up at volkfest  :smiley:

Sounds ideal except I wont be able to take and print the pic for volksfest once there.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: lemski on 02 June 2011, 21:47
Just cought up bud. Good to see that your still powering on mate
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 June 2011, 22:02
Cheers Lemski

So.... here's the exhaust to manifold bodge for now.  Pic isn't showing the clamps I've since put on but you get the idea.

(http://s4.postimage.org/9m6s72jvm/exhaust_temp_fix.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image hosting (http://www.postimage.org/)

Inner CV joint is p155ing me off.  The bolt you see poking out wont go in any further than pictured.  I can force it but gets harder the more it goes in, I've taken it totally out and it looks fine, cant get my eyes in a place to see if there are obstructions.  May have to undo and remove them all to find out what's up.  :sad: any suggestions??

(http://s4.postimage.org/62qrtl8w2/Drive_shaft.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image hosting service (http://www.postimage.org/)

And now for some pics to show that she's not as pretty as she seems from a distance.

The reason the screen needs to come out, nasty blister under the rubber making the screen leak on to electrics if I allowed it.
(http://s4.postimage.org/62sdpee57/screen_rust_2.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image uploading (http://www.postimage.org/)

More rusty screen shizzle
(http://s4.postimage.org/62vjthc7c/screen_rust_1.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
wordpress image upload (http://www.postimage.org/)

Nasty dent which has pushed the curve line by the light with it.  :cry:

(http://s4.postimage.org/k9c2sujhi/dent_1.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image hosting (http://www.postimage.org/)

Annoying dent in the drivers door which has pulled the line in with it.

(http://s4.postimage.org/uw7hu2wvz/dent_2.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image uploader (http://www.postimage.org/)

Where the spat decided to take flight (I have another now though)

(http://s4.postimage.org/9mm683tcf/Screen_trim.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
hosting images (http://www.postimage.org/)

Can't wait to get on with simple things like reviving the badges.

(http://s4.postimage.org/yfwx8qd5g/badges.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
image upload (http://www.postimage.org/)

I hope to get a few of the above done before I come to VF.  :wink:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: Jack3559 on 02 June 2011, 22:05
It'll be a good moment seeing this finished!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: lemski on 02 June 2011, 22:08
Good work with exhaust. My new 3door had rust under the window, sorted it though so all good now. Was a bit of a pain to get the screen out (it cracked) I hope you have better look or knowledge. Vf is how far away?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 00:38
It'll be a good moment seeing this finished!

Not sure petrol cars will be allowed on the road by then.  :grin:
Good work with exhaust. My new 3door had rust under the window, sorted it though so all good now. Was a bit of a pain to get the screen out (it cracked) I hope you have better look or knowledge. Vf is how far away?

3 door  :shocked: have I missed something?... yeah mine is bound to break as it has a spider chip already.

New screen is on the shopping list.

Fest is next weekend!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: lemski on 03 June 2011, 09:16
Yeh av got a 3door mk2 but it hasn't got a build thread yet
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: Your-mum on 03 June 2011, 09:42
Take the bolt out of the cv joint and try threding a shorter one in the other way 2 check the thred maby??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 09:53
Take the bolt out of the cv joint and try threding a shorter one in the other way 2 check the thred maby??

Good idea... just don't think I have a short one to try doing that.  :sad:  However I wonder that because it was driven when some were loose it may have put everything on the pi55.  I think I'm going to try taking them all out and line it up again.  Use a small screwdriver to check the hole is clear and then try by putting this bolt in first...

Yeh av got a 3door mk2 but it hasn't got a build thread yet

Cool, coming to a golf forum near you soon!  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: lemski on 03 June 2011, 10:02
Yes mate exactly. Got some pics on facebook but not nearly as much av I have taken.
Good look with the driveshaft bolt. I hope all mine are clean
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 10:09
Yes mate exactly. Got some pics on facebook but not nearly as much av I have taken.
Good look with the driveshaft bolt. I hope all mine are clean

So why have you not added my on FB yet then!  :grin:

Cheers, yeah the under side of the car is looking oily and greasy now but have found where the oil is coming from.... looks like an easy fix.  Back corner of the cam cover.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: Jimp on 03 June 2011, 10:18
I like the hazard tape  :sad: :cool:
Best of luck with the repairs and fixes man :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 10:30
I like the hazard tape  :sad: :cool:
Best of luck with the repairs and fixes man :afro:
:grin:  Thanks.... I don't know what came over me but when I saw a roll at work I got flashbacks LL's mk3 when it was rough paint wise so I  kind of copied him.  Might do the sides before the show!  :shocked:  This is so I don't have to worry about the side trim that's missing in places.  I have a full set but no clips and don't want water going in the holes.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: Jack3559 on 03 June 2011, 10:35
I see a full hazard wrap coming!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 10:38
I see a full hazard wrap coming!

I was just thinking a line each side where the trim should be... Not sure I should go this far  :grin:

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c117/eddy02/25072009090M.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: Jimp on 03 June 2011, 12:31
Dazzle camo wrap?  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 12:49
Dazzle camo wrap?  :lipsrsealed:

Don't think long term that's something I should be considering for this car, but then again since when has wrap been long term  :grin:

What sort were you thinking exactly... anywho that shizzle aint cheap to do now is it... unless like everything else on this car its homebrew!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 03 June 2011, 14:02
i missed out on enough vinyl to do 2 cars on ebay 3 days ago went for £100.. thats cheap it was 3m carbon fibre 3d style aswell  :smiley:

Vinyl wrapping is definitely the way forward..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 14:11
i missed out on enough vinyl to do 2 cars on ebay 3 days ago went for £100.. thats cheap it was 3m carbon fibre 3d style aswell  :smiley:

Vinyl wrapping is definitely the way forward..

now I would have gone two's on that if i'd known... wouldn't mind mine rocking in carbon for a year or so, think it would suit it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 03 June 2011, 14:29
Well i am currently looking into buying big rolls of vinyl that i can use to wrap cars and parts.. and sell on for pretty much my cost price to forum members.. i recon i could contact a big supplier and get 10-15m rolls for about £100 we will see..  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 14:33
Well i am currently looking into buying big rolls of vinyl that i can use to wrap cars and parts.. and sell on for pretty much my cost price to forum members.. i recon i could contact a big supplier and get 10-15m rolls for about £100 we will see..  :cool:

You any good at wrapping?  never done a car panel before let alone an entire car. I am finding the whole idea very tempting for mine next year now!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 03 June 2011, 15:00
Ive done a few bits and bobs which come out alright.. If the mini ends up staying i want to wrap it matt white... if you can get the vinyl cheap enough and do it yourself you could have a different colour car totally for £150..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 15:49
Ive done a few bits and bobs which come out alright.. If the mini ends up staying i want to wrap it matt white... if you can get the vinyl cheap enough and do it yourself you could have a different colour car totally for £150..

Hmmmm, I gave this thought once but then thought, nah... too much wrapping to do, but the more I think about it now the more I want to do it again... A mk1 can't be that hard, it's practically a box!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: dom on 03 June 2011, 15:58
Ive done a few bits and bobs which come out alright.. If the mini ends up staying i want to wrap it matt white... if you can get the vinyl cheap enough and do it yourself you could have a different colour car totally for £150..

Hmmmm, I gave this thought once but then thought, nah... too much wrapping to do, but the more I think about it now the more I want to do it again... A mk1 can't be that hard, it's practically a box!  :grin:

Do it :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 03 June 2011, 15:59
Do it, do it, do it, do it!  :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 03 June 2011, 16:00
Exactly would be a doddle..  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 16:04
Well i don't want to get people too excited, likely to be next year and likely to be 3D carbon... not sure.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 03 June 2011, 16:10
wish i had bought it now could have sold it to you lool
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: dom on 03 June 2011, 17:13
(http://rugbyea.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/just-do-it.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: lemski on 03 June 2011, 19:46
Pm me and I will find u on face book mate. Sorry didn't think u had it
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 June 2011, 23:50
OK... obviously a crowd pleaser would be to do it judging by the above.... need $$$$$$! oh and get it tidy and running sweet first...  All in good time.  :wink:

Liam you found me... and I wasn't using it for years but am back on it now.  Also the link is in my sig.  :grin:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 11:00
Spent a good while last night playing with the motor to get it running as well as I could.... Jamrock sent me a great "how to fix" link for the WUR which I have since posted in the Mk1 Maintenance section.  Going to see if I can put it to use soon and sort mine.

Cannot get the inner CVJ sorted out properly in time for Volks Fest  It's all cleaned up and done up very tight but running on 5 bolts instead of 6, the thread for the 6th appears to be shot and needs rethreading!  :sad:

Did 30 miles of varied driving with no issues.  Drives very well actually.  I'm having to tolerate very poor running when cold which is giving me pretty good performance when warm. She appears to be cruising well at motorway speeds which is what I want if I'm going to make it on Friday.

Made some adjustments to the exhaust and fitted the replacement windscreen spat/trim.  Might try and wack some paint on the drivers door tomorrow if the weathers OK.... 

Car's going to look rough as fook but if it makes it there and back, I'll be over the moon.  Post some pictures tonight.

Oh and a quick thanks to Madone_si for sending me some useful tips regarding the CVJ. :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: tech1889 on 08 June 2011, 12:09
Good to see you are slowly getting the final touches done.. how many miles you got to travel Friday ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes Have Started (p122 -123)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 12:24
Good to see you are slowly getting the final touches done.. how many miles you got to travel Friday ??

Only mechanicals though really... Looks wise.. meh.


135 Miles to get there, should be about 115.  I have to go via a slight detour as my mate needs to pick up a bike frame from the other side of Bristol!  :sad:

My old man lives near Plymouth and I usually motorway it all the way there but i'll be doing half of this journey down the A46 I think.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 12:43
Got some show plates for the weekend to keep the original masked.... don't ask why  :grin:

I can get these for £9 a pair delivered next day.

(http://s2.postimage.org/f2le3r4xr/Show_Plates.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w5n8itr8/full/)
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Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: JC on 08 June 2011, 12:44
ya shoes need a polish.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 12:52
ya shoes need a polish.  :rolleyes:

Cheeky, its the light, they're new!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: earlymk2 on 08 June 2011, 13:56
I saw a few pages back you missed your headlamp washers. My mate is going to break a cab that has got them on if your interested?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 14:09
I saw a few pages back you missed your headlamp washers. My mate is going to break a cab that has got them on if your interested?

I would be yeah... what's he want for them? don't need the tank or anything as I still have all that.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: earlymk2 on 08 June 2011, 14:17
I saw a few pages back you missed your headlamp washers. My mate is going to break a cab that has got them on if your interested?

I would be yeah... what's he want for them? don't need the tank or anything as I still have all that.
Will have an ask when i see him on saturday.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 June 2011, 14:18
I saw a few pages back you missed your headlamp washers. My mate is going to break a cab that has got them on if your interested?

I would be yeah... what's he want for them? don't need the tank or anything as I still have all that.
Will have an ask when i see him on saturday.

Awesome , keep me posted and cheers for letting me know.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: tech1889 on 09 June 2011, 11:57
shows plates oohh arrr   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 June 2011, 12:23
shows plates oohh arrr   :grin: :grin:

Anything to detract attention from the cars bodywork!  :grin:

Just been leant a tap and drill set for my driveshaft issue... Not sure i'm going to risk bothering with it now, the night before the drive down!  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: tech1889 on 09 June 2011, 12:24
whats the worst that can happen there is no bolt fitted at the moment.. might aswell try to get a bolt fitted if you got time..
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 June 2011, 12:35
whats the worst that can happen there is no bolt fitted at the moment.. might aswell try to get a bolt fitted if you got time..

True that.... just got loads of other sh*t to do and to be honest i'm getting bored of being under it at the moment!  :grin:

See how I do for time.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: Rhyso on 09 June 2011, 12:37
whats the worst that can happen there is no bolt fitted at the moment.. might aswell try to get a bolt fitted if you got time..

True that.... just got loads of other sh*t to do and to be honest i'm getting bored of being under it at the moment!  :grin:

See how I do for time.

Go home ill and start work this afternoon  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 June 2011, 12:44
whats the worst that can happen there is no bolt fitted at the moment.. might aswell try to get a bolt fitted if you got time..

True that.... just got loads of other sh*t to do and to be honest i'm getting bored of being under it at the moment!  :grin:

See how I do for time.

Go home ill and start work this afternoon  :grin: :grin:
As soon as I read that I thought, yeah perhaps I could.  But then I thought better of it as I have booked tomorrow off, they know why and being sick now would be too obvious... Also, my boss just bought me lunch...  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: Steve_PD on 12 June 2011, 11:04
And you thought your car wouldnt get any attention  :rolleyes:
The most looked at car on the stand :cool: :afro: :cool:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: JC on 12 June 2011, 11:16
Yep, told u Shaun , a real credit to you.

Good to meet you at last and hope you managed to sail home ok in the crap weather
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Fixes update & Show Plates (p126 -127)
Post by: Guy on 12 June 2011, 20:26
And you thought your car wouldnt get any attention  :rolleyes:
The most looked at car on the stand :cool: :afro: :cool:



like  :cool:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 June 2011, 19:37
Thanks guys... I was buzzing all weekend. Just so happy to get her on the road and was over the moon when I made it there after only a little issue.

Although not as shiny as the others I was proud deep down. it can only get better now.  Really glad I got to meet up with you lot and hope to again soon. Shame some people I've met before couldn't make it but i'm sure we'll catch up.

Some pics, A bit of a double post in places but I don't care.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/RLRMotionShot.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/51.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/36-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/6f.jpg)

Thanks for these shots boys. :afro:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20119800x567.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20117.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20116.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20115.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20114.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20113.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest20111.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Volksfest2011.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Guy on 13 June 2011, 20:33
golfgti.co.uk - volksfest car of the show winner 2011  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: stow1985 on 13 June 2011, 20:34
Love it!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Wayne on 13 June 2011, 20:34
Never got to speak to you yesterday but the car looked good, keep at it. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: JC on 13 June 2011, 20:36
golfgti.co.uk - volksfest car of the show winner 2011  :cool:

Golfgtiforum.co.uk Project car of all time - WINNER :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 June 2011, 20:40
golfgti.co.uk - volksfest car of the show winner 2011  :cool:

Golfgtiforum.co.uk Project car of all time - WINNER :afro:

Ah now come on fella's, thats just going too far now   :grin:  Thanks though.

Never got to speak to you yesterday but the car looked good, keep at it. :smiley:

Thanks Wayne, didn't know you were there until I saw you driving off.  :sad:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: VR6_ROB on 16 June 2011, 21:28
looking good mate glad you finally got her back on the road looking smart
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 June 2011, 21:38
A bit late now but well done on making it! Car is looking great :afro:

You know, if you set up a just giving for a respray you would get quite a few donations  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 16 June 2011, 22:01
As Guy said, this made the rounds at Bristol VF, no other car received so much attention. Was great meeting you Shaun, was a right larf too. :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 June 2011, 22:37
looking good mate glad you finally got her back on the road looking smarter

Thanks dude... It felt great!

A bit late now but well done on making it! Car is looking great :afro:

You know, if you set up a just giving for a respray you would get quite a few donations  :wink:

No worries fella and thanks.   Haha don't know about the just giving thing, surly that's just for proper charities!  :grin:  Maybe I should try and get it sponsored!

As Guy said, this made the rounds at Bristol VF, no other car received so much attention. Was great meeting you Shaun, was a right larf too. :afro:

Likewise mate, It's not true what people say about you on here......... you're worse!   :grin: Nah I'm kidding, was awesome meeting up and had the best dub weekend I've had in a long time despite the weather.  I was shocked at how much interest she got but then I've never shown her before and was out of the scene for a few years.. Here's to more, it can only get better now.

On that note I want to push this....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=196929.msg1833133#msg1833133

Need more people as we can get club camping and display as I've just asked my cousin. :afro:

Expect updates on the car very soon, haven't got any money but there's loads of outstanding work to be done which requires labor more than $$$$

Thanks to everybody who keeps me going!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: the_stink on 16 June 2011, 22:40
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/5840180627_e4302a8d11_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stink_photography/5840180627/)
BFTD unscratched (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stink_photography/5840180627/) by jenkinsjoe00 (http://www.flickr.com/people/stink_photography/), on Flickr
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: dom on 16 June 2011, 22:42
^^^^ What a heap of sh!t :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 June 2011, 23:03
Joe that looks fecking amazing!..  :cool: :afro: New sig and facebook pic me thinks, my current FB pic is one of yours already!

You know when this car is looking mint we'll need to hook up!  :kiss:

Dom..... Shut the feck up!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 June 2011, 23:07
................ oh and now i've seen this I must get those front valance lights fitted now!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/5840180627_e4302a8d11_b.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Wayne on 16 June 2011, 23:43
What did you decide with the quattro bonnet in the end.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 June 2011, 00:09
What did you decide with the quattro bonnet in the end.

It's still happening... just needs a lot of work and I have some figuring out to do with it.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 June 2011, 14:20
Mate at work who is an aircooled fan and lent me his tapping kit for my driveshaft has said I can use his garage to spray the golf.... he has a decent space and a compressor but needs to have a clean out first.

Hmmm..... is this something I can get done before action... Boy I hope so!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Neo Badness on 18 June 2011, 19:26
Mate at work who is an aircooled fan and lent me his tapping kit for my driveshaft has said I can use his garage to spray the golf.... he has a decent space and a compressor but needs to have a clean out first.

Hmmm..... is this something I can get done before action... Boy I hope so!

Why are you typing that when you should be cleaning out a lockup??




 :smiley:

Hope you get it done mate, I'm in a similar situation at the mo'.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Wayne on 18 June 2011, 20:59
Mate at work who is an aircooled fan and lent me his tapping kit for my driveshaft has said I can use his garage to spray the golf.... he has a decent space and a compressor but needs to have a clean out first.

Hmmm..... is this something I can get done before action... Boy I hope so!

Go for it :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 June 2011, 12:04
Mate at work who is an aircooled fan and lent me his tapping kit for my driveshaft has said I can use his garage to spray the golf.... he has a decent space and a compressor but needs to have a clean out first.

Hmmm..... is this something I can get done before action... Boy I hope so!

Why are you typing that when you should be cleaning out a lockup??

 :smiley:

Hope you get it done mate, I'm in a similar situation at the mo'.

Go for it :afro:


I offered to help him but he said I can't, there's stuff he needs to do first, might be a little while yet.. In the mean time I need to start straightening mine up more! Dents and repairs here and there need addressing... At some point I've got to take the windscreen out and fix the little rusty leak that I bodged.  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Neo Badness on 20 June 2011, 16:53
Windscreen out = fun and games :laugh:

Seriously though engineers blue (chalk) makes fitting and removing the rubbers a lot easier and so long as you're careful, have a helper, wear gloves etc it'll be cool. I took the windscreen out of my old Golf before respray and it wasn't too bad. but then there was 4 of us.

Prep will make the difference between good and stunning job.

Pity you're so far away otherwise I'd pop round to give you a hand.

Looking forward to some pic's though.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 June 2011, 16:58
Windscreen out = fun and games :laugh:

Seriously though engineers blue (chalk) makes fitting and removing the rubbers a lot easier and so long as you're careful, have a helper, wear gloves etc it'll be cool. I took the windscreen out of my old Golf before respray and it wasn't too bad. but then there was 4 of us.

Prep will make the difference between good and stunning job.

Pity you're so far away otherwise I'd pop round to give you a hand.

Looking forward to some pic's though.

Cheers for the tips buddy.... I feel that I may need a new screen, it's already got a chip with small webs coming off it so imagine it will be weak when trying to put it back in...


Don't talk to me about prep!  :grin:  You've seen my project pages, I spent fooking days and days on just the bodykit alone!

Sometimes I think i'd like a hand, my mates are rubbish when it comes to cars most of the time so end up just doing stuff while they watch!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Neo Badness on 20 June 2011, 17:14
 :grin:

Yeah fully comp insurance makes windscreen changing a cinch.

I know what you mean about mates offering to help, the intention is good, but you just either spend time telling them what to do or doing it again after they've left  :lipsrsealed:

Prep separates the men from the boys, as you know, I'm quite anal in that I enjoy it  :nerd:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 00:07
Can't believe my thread has bounced all the way back to page 3, Ive been slacking!

Booked a day off work tomorrow. Will have the house to myself for the day which means the missus can't stop me from dedicating the day to the golf, watch this space!  :wink:

You watch it p1ss it down tomorrow now!   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: travisreeve on 13 July 2011, 00:24
lmao i blame the weather man  :cool:

looking good shaun i hope to see this at whitenoise il have my new camera ;)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 00:27
lmao i blame the weather man  :cool:

looking good shaun i hope to see this at whitenoise il have my new camera ;)

I blame my missus!  :grin:

Bring a soft focus lens or paint it before shooting! I may be in Norfolk for a few extra days! :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: travisreeve on 13 July 2011, 00:29
aha il bring some maskin tape and the spray guns is pink okay with you  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 00:55
aha il bring some maskin tape and the spray guns is pink okay with you  :wink:

I'll make sure it's prepped then. If it looks as good as yours I'll settle on any colour you choose. :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: chrisbeg34 on 13 July 2011, 01:03
Hey, just wanted to say, after looking through this post, your car looks amazing.  :grin:

will def be browsing through these threads for ideas..and to see what is happening.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 01:13
Hey, just wanted to say, after looking through this post, your car looks amazing.  :grin:

will def be browsing through these threads for ideas..and to see what is happening.

Nice one, if you're interested have a look Here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.0) Project page without a 100 pages of natter!.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Len on 13 July 2011, 08:45
Page 3 is a good page for some things!  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 08:48
Page 3 is a good page for some things!  :wink: :grin:

Oh dear, the sad thing is I thought that when I posted. Sorry to disappoint. No boobies here.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Len on 13 July 2011, 08:55
 :laugh:

 :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Guy on 13 July 2011, 10:30
Can't believe my thread has bounced all the way back to page 3, Ive been slacking!

Booked a day off work tomorrow. Will have the house to myself for the day which means the missus can't stop me from dedicating the day to the golf, watch this space!  :wink:

You watch it p1ss it down tomorrow now!   :rolleyes:

what are you going to be doing?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 13 July 2011, 10:33
Can't believe my thread has bounced all the way back to page 3, Ive been slacking!

Booked a day off work tomorrow. Will have the house to myself for the day which means the missus can't stop me from dedicating the day to the golf, watch this space!  :wink:

You watch it p1ss it down tomorrow now!   :rolleyes:

what are you going to be doing?

Nothing, as usual!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 July 2011, 14:25
Can't believe my thread has bounced all the way back to page 3, Ive been slacking!

Booked a day off work tomorrow. Will have the house to myself for the day which means the missus can't stop me from dedicating the day to the golf, watch this space!  :wink:

You watch it p1ss it down tomorrow now!   :rolleyes:

what are you going to be doing?

Nothing, as usual!  :grin:

Got it in one. I've quit for the day and found something else to do since I've just had a massive fail.  Been working on a the bonnet to make it decent since this morning. Stripped it, filled dents, primed it, found more dents and scratches, repeated with added filler primer, Greenflys decide to play on it, smoothed it, reprimed and then it decided to react like a mo fo.  Now need to strip it all off again, need it to dry hard so doing housework now instead!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: Guy on 13 July 2011, 14:46
Can't believe my thread has bounced all the way back to page 3, Ive been slacking!

Booked a day off work tomorrow. Will have the house to myself for the day which means the missus can't stop me from dedicating the day to the golf, watch this space!  :wink:

You watch it p1ss it down tomorrow now!   :rolleyes:

what are you going to be doing?

Nothing, as usual!  :grin:

Got it in one. I've quit for the day and found something else to do since I've just had a massive fail.  Been working on a the bonnet to make it decent since this morning. Stripped it, filled dents, primed it, found more dents and scratches, repeated with added filler primer, Greenflys decide to play on it, smoothed it, reprimed and then it decided to react like a mo fo.  Now need to strip it all off again, need it to dry hard so doing housework now instead!

did i tell you about that idea i had for your bonnet?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: richandhazel on 13 July 2011, 16:07


Got it in one. I've quit for the day and found something else to do since I've just had a massive fail.  Been working on a the bonnet to make it decent since this morning. Stripped it, filled dents, primed it, found more dents and scratches, repeated with added filler primer, Greenflys decide to play on it, smoothed it, reprimed and then it decided to react like a mo fo.  Now need to strip it all off again, need it to dry hard so doing housework now instead!

Definitely tests your patience doesn't it.........been there done that :cry: The joys of carrying out bodywork/spraying at home.

Going back to the years when I used to do enjoy doing bodywork/welding and spraying I remember a phrase my Dad told me:-
You can put salt on chips but you can't put chips on salt; meaning that you can put synthetic paint on cellulose but you can't spray cellulose onto synthetic. It was the cause of a few of my paint problems as I only ever worked with cellulose paints. My compressor couldn't handle running a spray gun and breathing gear that was necessary for the two pack synthetic paints so I just used to wear a particle mask and use cellulose paints.
Keep at it, you'll get a good result and valuable experience in the end :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: travisreeve on 13 July 2011, 17:23
MWAHAHAHAHA  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Makes It To First Ever Show (Pics p128)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 July 2011, 14:00
did i tell you about that idea i had for your bonnet?

I remember you giving me an idea with a spare bonnet I have, can't remember the details but wasn't it around having the build/repair work documented on the bonnet for show use?


Definitely tests your patience doesn't it.........been there done that :cry: The joys of carrying out bodywork/spraying at home.

Going back to the years when I used to do enjoy doing bodywork/welding and spraying I remember a phrase my Dad told me:-
You can put salt on chips but you can't put chips on salt; meaning that you can put synthetic paint on cellulose but you can't spray cellulose onto synthetic. It was the cause of a few of my paint problems as I only ever worked with cellulose paints. My compressor couldn't handle running a spray gun and breathing gear that was necessary for the two pack synthetic paints so I just used to wear a particle mask and use cellulose paints.
Keep at it, you'll get a good result and valuable experience in the end :wink:

Yes it certainly does..... I know exactly what I did wrong and on top of that I rushed it!... Stupid boy!


MWAHAHAHAHA  :grin:

Shut it you! sympathise at my uselessness and paint my car.

 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 July 2011, 20:21
So today I had some time while the missus was out. As soon as that happened it decided to rain.  Did what I could, attacked 2 bonnets up to the point of painting..... almost:

Couple of weeks back I made a start.  Took off the bonnet the old girls been rocking with, bought it for a tenner ages ago, slapped some paint on it which showed all the dents and scratches and drove the car about. 

Time to make good

Underneath it's pretty far gone in places with the old tin worm, eventually I will have to source a mint one when the time comes for a pro respray

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks2.jpg)

Cleaned it up best I could

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks4.jpg)

And since it's the underneath and the metal has had a hard time, it was hammer(ite) time.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks5.jpg)

Started on the important side, as posted before this went horribly wrong when I got lazy and used some filler primer on some small marks.   Reactions and shrinking and swearing!  When it comes to bodywork, don't be lazy!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks9-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks10-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks11-1.jpg)

Invested in an Orbital Sander after all the pain, yes the rest of the car has mostly been done by hand until now as the normal sander was sh*t!  :shocked:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks13-1.jpg)

Dent free, smooth and waiting for paint.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks14-1.jpg)

As the rain got worse I worked on the Quattro bonnet in the shed as I thought it was about time... much nicer to work on. It has a lot of damage though as it was in a barn for years!  Need to work on the back corners as they are shot from being sat on them the whole time.

Hope to be wearing it by VW Action although it looks like I'm going to have to use bonnet pins.  :sad:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/QuattroBonnet1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks16.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Bonnetworks18.jpg)

Thanks for looking.  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Wayne on 17 July 2011, 20:22
Good progress Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 17 July 2011, 20:39
Looks sweet mate love your tidy garden  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 17 July 2011, 21:30
whats the reasons for the slats and holes in there! not a fan to be honest! but each to there own!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: lemski on 17 July 2011, 22:17
I love the bonney. I want one on mymk2
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: travisreeve on 17 July 2011, 22:28
im actualy a fan of that bonnet SHAUN YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME  :wink:

nice to see someones attackin body work side of things its not the easyiest thing to do and also takes alot of patients
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: dom on 17 July 2011, 22:41
Yes Shaun, finally some progress :afro:

I'm living the quattro bonnet, it'll look wicked when it's tarted up & fitted :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 July 2011, 22:47
Bonnet pins would set it off IMHO. Give it that little extra mad maxness.

As always, top job. :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Neo Badness on 17 July 2011, 23:35
Bonnet pins would set it off IMHO. Give it that little extra mad maxness.


Switchable supercharger would add more mad maxness :tongue:

Nice work, let's hear it for blokes in sheds getting stuff done...




Wish I had a shed :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 10:42
Good progress Shaun
Thanks

Looks sweet mate love your tidy garden  :kiss:

You've probably seen the facebook stuff then too.  A lot of pics get posted via my account when the other half steals my phone to take pics..  Garden mad she is, it's one of things that drags me away from the car more often than not!

whats the reasons for the slats and holes in there! not a fan to be honest! but each to there own!

It's a custom made fibreglass Audi UR-Quttro bonnet.

(http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/1985_Audi_Ur_Quattro_Coupe_Rally_Tribute_Front_1.jpg)

I'm in two minds with it too but want to try it out, will never run with it all the time. 

When I trial fitted it this is the pic that swayed me to keep it. Vents will be channelled to make most of the functionality.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)

I love the bonney. I want one on mymk2

Well you can't have it because it won't fit!   :drool:  :grin:

im actualy a fan of that bonnet SHAUN YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME  :wink:

nice to see someones attackin body work side of things its not the easyiest thing to do and also takes alot of patients

If it doesn't work on mine you'll have to try it on yours.  :grin:  Well I don't know if you've looked at my trimmed down project thread but a lot of bodywork has gone on before now, totally different way of working to yourself!.. I've got panel hangers to dry wings that look just like garden fences!  :laugh:  Patience, I'm loosing mine slowly.  :grin:

Yes Shaun, finally some progress :afro:

I'm living the quattro bonnet, it'll look wicked when it's tarted up & fitted :cool:

I know I've been slacking!  Gotta step up my game again, whitenoise is only round the corner!

Bonnet pins would set it off IMHO. Give it that little extra mad maxness.

As always, top job. :afro:

Cheers, yeah, just going to be pain when I want to switch back.

Bonnet pins would set it off IMHO. Give it that little extra mad maxness.


Switchable supercharger would add more mad maxness :tongue:

Nice work, let's hear it for blokes in sheds getting stuff done...




Wish I had a shed :undecided:

Cheers fella. Just need to fit the switch to the gearstick!  :grin:

I wish I had a garage!  But the recently kitted out shed does help for small jobs.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: lemski on 18 July 2011, 10:55
I'll find one for my mk2
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 11:21
I'll find one for my mk2

£220 off these boys.. don't know what cars they make them for though.

http://www.absmotorsport.net/index.php/audi/quattro-b-89-coupe/audi-ur-sport-bonnet.html
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 18 July 2011, 11:43
i change my mind i like it on the pic  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: lemski on 18 July 2011, 11:46
I'll keep that in mind
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 11:48
i change my mind i like it on the pic  :wink:

 :grin:  That's exactly how I am.... it really is touch and go but I have to try it out.... It will be quite unique if anything, it's in keeping with many other aspects of the car and the era which is what I'm trying to stick at.  Will pull it off better when the valance lights are back in.  Might actually try and get this bonnet finished first now!  :lipsrsealed:

I'll keep that in mind

Then spray your car satin black and get some arches on yours..  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 22:46
You know how I often pack my thread full of goodies?.... well not anymore! Cars second show is next weekend!  Done nowhere near enough to it, starting to panic!

Sorry to be a let down!

 :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Bellend on 26 July 2011, 23:15
It's fine, just print out a picture of the accident.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 23:16
It's fine, just print out a picture of the accident.  :cool:

I'l post some I haven't posted before!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: JC on 27 July 2011, 07:36
You know how I often pack my thread full of goodies?.... well not anymore! Cars second show is next weekend!  Done nowhere near enough to it, starting to panic!

Sorry to be a let down!

 :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:

shut up moaning you wet fooking lettuce.  :laugh:

as said before , you have done SO MUCH MORE than most just getting the thing MOT'd and on the road. :afro:

Drive it, enjoy it, take it to shows,  :cool:

THEN worry about taking it further  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 27 July 2011, 08:42
Dont Panic!
It may not be as perfect as you want it to be, but its still a great car!
And all credit to you.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: archie837 on 27 July 2011, 09:24
As above man! Do the shows and then when they stop you have all winter to perfect!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 09:48
You know how I often pack my thread full of goodies?.... well not anymore! Cars second show is next weekend!  Done nowhere near enough to it, starting to panic!

Sorry to be a let down!

 :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:

shut up moaning you wet fooking lettuce.  :laugh:

as said before , you have done SO MUCH MORE than most just getting the thing MOT'd and on the road. :afro:

Drive it, enjoy it, take it to shows,  :cool:

THEN worry about taking it further  :rolleyes:

First off, definitely not trying to get any sympathy/praise or anything like that, just annoyed with the things it needs doing now.  Exhaust is still poorly and still haven't sorted my drive shaft out. Haven't/can't drive it at the mo.

Dont Panic!
It may not be as perfect as you want it to be, but its still a great car!
And all credit to you.

As above... I want to enjoy it more, just got niggles!...

As above man! Do the shows and then when they stop you have all winter to perfect!

would like to get the paint done before winter, last winter, bodywork was becoming difficult. too cold for paint.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2011, 10:26
You've been slacking you lazy, poor excuse of a Mk1 owner.










 :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 10:39
You've been slacking you lazy, poor excuse of a Mk1 owner.

 :kiss:

I know!..... found it's white twin though.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee198/BigNorm01/DSC05127.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: JC on 27 July 2011, 10:43
your not helping shaun  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 11:00
your not helping shaun  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

If I still had my white one i would have sold it to you.... I sold it for £750 needing mechanicals! no, i'm not helping am? I sorry.  :grin:

Yeah you need a white BBS kitted MK1 and park next to me at shows!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2011, 11:12
That white one is amazing!  :cool:

Just think, if a certain someone on here helps out with paint, who knows yours could look like that!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 11:21
That white one is amazing!  :cool:

Just think, if a certain someone on here helps out with paint, who knows yours could look like that!  :cool:

Wouldn't spray mine white, but I we all know who you mean and i'm sure he's do a cracking job on it's original colour..... :cool:

One day mate... one day.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Jack3559 on 27 July 2011, 11:28
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee198/BigNorm01/DSC05127.jpg)

I'm pitching a tent.


Albeit a very small one.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2011, 11:33
Looks ace apart from the bonnet bra.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 11:39
I ptched a massive one!.........

Was made by EuroHike though!  :grin:

Yeah I hate Bra's, even on women!  :wink:

Would look great on my drive next to mine!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: lemski on 27 July 2011, 11:53
 I want that mk1 in red though to,park next to mine
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Jack3559 on 27 July 2011, 12:50
I even like the bra.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 12:56
I want that mk1 in red though to,park next to mine

Why can't we always have what we want eh!?

I even like the bra.  :lipsrsealed:

Get Out!!!!

 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2011, 13:37
I even like the bra.  :lipsrsealed:

Get Out!!!!

 :grin:

Matches his own... :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 15:33
I even like the bra.  :lipsrsealed:

Get Out!!!!

 :grin:

Matches his own... :grin:

Oh yeah, how do you know!?  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 27 July 2011, 17:03
This done yet shaun ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 17:04
This done yet shaun ??

You taking the p155!?  :cry:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 27 July 2011, 17:06
This done yet shaun ??

You taking the p155!?  :cry:  :grin:

No why ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 17:43
This done yet shaun ??

You taking the p155!?  :cry:  :grin:

No why ??

Because this is golfgti.co.uk where sarcasm is key.  Plus the above comments where I was moaning that I've got loads to do.....

The answer is no.  :grin:

Anyway, finished what?  The car, never!  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 27 July 2011, 18:30
I was joking  :tongue: :tongue: i think its likely to be like mine 'always' a work in progress with loads to do lool
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2011, 20:17
I was joking  :tongue: :tongue: i think its likely to be like mine 'always' a work in progress with loads to do lool

Haha, yeah your blah blah blah sig says it all.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 08:46
Get a move on Shaun! :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 09:27
Get a move on Shaun! :wink: :grin:

Tell me about it!  :embarassed:  I have no choice to get stuff done this weekend... I've already warned her indoors I need some time to myself!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 13:48
Send her shopping!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 13:53
Send her shopping!

This happens

(http://www.underwearbody.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/empty-wallet.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 13:57
Time =  Money
One of the well known facts!
So if you need the time, you have to give her money! :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 13:59
Time =  Money
One of the well known facts!
So if you need the time, you have to give her money! :grin:

True....

It's all gone already.  :sad:

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 14:00
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/O4EOIB-NeiNJV_Pq7fACeL3trdajZt81ceSg0kSEmBE-Be3n_xukatfZ5OiFLr-ysAtDyuEpBr6NXGl4UEa_n8W0RItzdSkQXzchibArmg0PlhWfF6sBcZ_4bxwd67rKRCeKfJF2zAGd4dnmTqHd5A8nXitIgVrKR20lr6qyiHWtrljvo-dXYPHB72neeuTY1wtEscb-5fk5WJ4k)

 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 14:01
She needs a hobby then! :grin:







One that doesnt cost much!
I could get my missus to teach her to knit! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 14:04
She's got a hobby, our garden... every weekend without fail at the moment, problem is she drags me in to do man jobs... I'm whipped you see.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 14:05
She's got a hobby, our garden... every weekend without fail at the moment, problem is she drags me in to do man jobs... I'm whipped you see.  :grin:


oooooooh! Lucky you! :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 July 2011, 14:26
She's got a hobby, our garden... every weekend without fail at the moment, problem is she drags me in to do man jobs... I'm whipped you see.  :grin:


oooooooh! Lucky you! :wink: :laugh:

It's either that or beatings!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 29 July 2011, 15:20
As long as its not beastings!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: dom on 02 August 2011, 12:56
So Shaun, i've been away for a week...I came back expecting some progress....where is it?? :huh: :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 02 August 2011, 12:58
He's got the sulks! That bonnet is causing him problems.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 22:26
So Shaun, i've been away for a week...I came back expecting some progress....where is it?? :huh: :huh:

Sorry to disappoint Dom.  :sad:

I have progress pics but don't want to post anything until I have something finished.   Having issues with time, money and patience.


He's got the sulks! That bonnet is causing him problems.

Yes... yes I have.


However, tonight I have been trying this new craze of rollerpainting!  :lipsrsealed: 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 22:30
roller painting hows it going ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 22:34
roller painting hows it going ??

Early days but I tell you what, so far so good, wish I hadn't wasted so much money on cans already!  Although my other can work went OK, prep, time, cost and outdoors..... no good!

Will flat it down and do some more tomorrow with update and pics hopefully... I have seen some impressive jobs before, see if I can do the same!  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: dom on 02 August 2011, 22:35
roller painting hows it going ??

Early days but I tell you what, so far so good, wish I hadn't wasted so much money on cans already!  Although my other can work went OK, prep, time, cost and outdoors..... no good!

Will flat it down and do some more tomorrow with update and pics hopefully... I have seen some impressive jobs before, see if I can do the same!  :laugh:

I'm sure I suggested rollering it about 50 pages back :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 22:38
thing is it wont be as smooth as can will it ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 22:42
roller painting hows it going ??

Early days but I tell you what, so far so good, wish I hadn't wasted so much money on cans already!  Although my other can work went OK, prep, time, cost and outdoors..... no good!

Will flat it down and do some more tomorrow with update and pics hopefully... I have seen some impressive jobs before, see if I can do the same!  :laugh:

I'm sure I suggested rollering it about 50 pages back :lipsrsealed: :grin:

I think I'd already started spraying by then and didn't want to redo stuff that had turned out really well.. Oh well, 50 pages later!  :laugh:

thing is it wont be as smooth as can will it ??

Tell that to THIS (http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/76882-diy-painting-your-car-rollers.html) guy

Although i'm doing mine satin.

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: curtis1993 on 02 August 2011, 22:50
:D my rollering attempt went wrong :'( oh welll white she goes :D
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: dom on 02 August 2011, 22:53

Tell that to THIS (http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/76882-diy-painting-your-car-rollers.html) guy


Fook me, how long :shocked:

Quote
Very time consuming to do it right. Took me 2.5 months to do my car. That was pretty much each night 6pm till 11 or 12pm…
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 22:54
After reading that.. once my mk2 is road worthy that is the route im going.. where you buy your paint ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 22:57
:D my rollering attempt went wrong :'( oh welll white she goes :D

What went wrong?


Tell that to THIS (http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/76882-diy-painting-your-car-rollers.html) guy


Fook me, how long :shocked:

Quote
Very time consuming to do it right. Took me 2.5 months to do my car. That was pretty much each night 6pm till 11 or 12pm…

Yeah but look at the results... it's probably absolutely spotless, very highly protected and cost him feck all but time.

After reading that.. once my mk2 is road worthy that is the route im going.. where you buy your paint ??

The bonnet is only a trial and therefore I'm using hammerite satin smooth with thinners (from home base  :grin:).... will look for something better/cheaper if this works.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 23:02
he says about a very specific paint  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 23:07
he says about a very specific paint  :undecided:

Yes, marine paint.... My other halfs dad painted his Triumph Herald with it.. Meant for hulls of boats and mk3's 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 23:11
well make you do get some mk3 safe paint  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 23:14
well make you do get some mk3 safe paint  :wink:

???  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: travisreeve on 02 August 2011, 23:18
Shaun il bring maskin tape and spray guns to whitenoise









What shade of spray tan would you like  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2011, 23:55
Shaun il bring maskin tape and spray guns to whitenoise

Yey!  :cool:


What shade of spray tan would you like  :wink:
Booooo!  :cry:


Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Bellend on 03 August 2011, 00:06
Looking forward to the result.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 August 2011, 00:49
Looking forward to the result.  :cool:

I'm not....  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Len on 03 August 2011, 08:46
he says about a very specific paint  :undecided:

Yes, marine paint.... My other halfs dad painted his Triumph Herald with it.. Meant for hulls of boats and mk3's 


Oi!

 :tongue:


 :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: curtis1993 on 03 August 2011, 21:10
the spots that i ended up with :/
Far away... not too bad ....
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Curtisprovins/IMG_1145.jpg)
 

Up close


(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Curtisprovins/IMG_1148.jpg)
 

(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Curtisprovins/IMG_1150.jpg)


(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Curtisprovins/IMG_1147.jpg)

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Jack3559 on 03 August 2011, 23:09
Is that not something that a heavy flat and polish and a couple more coats would remedy?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: dom on 03 August 2011, 23:17
Is that not something that a heavy flat and polish and a couple more coats would remedy?

I'd have thought that would do the trick :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Neo Badness on 04 August 2011, 17:36

(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Curtisprovins/IMG_1148.jpg)
 

Looks suspiciously like acrylic vs celluose vs 2k reaction. Meaning whatever was below is reacting with stuff on the top. Or possibly primer was still wet when top coat went on.
Is that not something that a heavy flat and polish and a couple more coats would remedy?
I wouldn't polish it, but he may get away with flatting the whole thing back, proper wipe down and repaint, but I would be inclined to strip it right back as the only thing worse than doing a job twice, is doing it three times.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Seanl on 04 August 2011, 17:48
Looks like it has been rained on before drying properly to me. He did say he used b&q exterior paint though so the different paints reacting would make sense, although I used crown exterior paint for my bay and had no such problems.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: archie837 on 04 August 2011, 17:56
As above. Fully looks like two different paint types reacting.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: curtis1993 on 04 August 2011, 18:12
A+ for the person that got rain .. :D the paint went on a treat had to thin it down ALOT but still it rained over night and unfortunatly my car ended up looking like that :( oh well
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: Seanl on 04 August 2011, 18:37
 :smug: :smug: :smug: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Bee In My Bonnets (Pics p132)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2011, 23:54
I've not had much luck either.... everything that was painted before MOT is mint, Bonnet has been a pain in the ass.  Got VW Whitenoise tomorrow and haven't finished it so instead I slapped the totally f**cked spare on and now it looks like this!

(http://s4.postimage.org/y7ytduyt2/Bee_Bonnet1.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Wayne on 04 August 2011, 23:55
Different  :smiley: will do as a short term thing :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 August 2011, 00:03
Different  :smiley: will do as a short term thing :afro:

Operative words!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: dubsport on 05 August 2011, 01:02
Will definitely spot you in that tomorrow mate! I had to work til 8:30 tonight, just got home from the gf's and the car is filthy. Hopefully have time to clean It before I head to adams tomorrow :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Len on 05 August 2011, 08:52
Need some vinyl wrap Shaun! :wink:

But looks fine as it is really.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 August 2011, 09:02
Need some vinyl wrap Shaun! :wink:

But looks fine as it is really.

I would have chewed someone's arm off for some wrap last night!...  :grin:

I quite like my chequered affect from caution tape!  :laugh:  might get some Scene points over the weekend! 

Hopefully it will help me avoid trouble... I have to travel down the same road it got smashed up on tonight!  :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 05 August 2011, 09:24
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sticker-Bomb-Effect-Vinyl-NEW-HUGE-1000mm-x-1000mm-/130556512068?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e65c64744

 :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 August 2011, 09:32
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sticker-Bomb-Effect-Vinyl-NEW-HUGE-1000mm-x-1000mm-/130556512068?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e65c64744

 :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Not that I'd ever consider buying it but have you not spotted the huge con!?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: vaughn on 05 August 2011, 21:35
saw you today, in between the a5 and m6,

i did wonder what was going on with that bonnet :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: travisreeve on 06 August 2011, 00:04
Havent found the golf yet aha
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: tech1889 on 07 August 2011, 16:10
cars looks sweet mate.. cant wait to get going on mine shame im in Cyprus  :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: travisreeve on 07 August 2011, 17:52
Was nice to meet you mate TOP FELLA :-) car was lookin sweet  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Len on 09 August 2011, 12:19
Shaun quiet? Must be sick!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: dom on 09 August 2011, 12:52
Shaun quiet? Must be sick!

Lets hope he didn't crash on the way to Whitenoise :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Len on 09 August 2011, 12:54
He definitely got there as if you look in the Show thread and below he was seen!

But on the way back........
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 09 August 2011, 12:54
Shaun quiet? Must be sick!

Lets hope he didn't crash on the way to Whitenoise :lipsrsealed:

I was just about to say that, but on the way back! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Len on 09 August 2011, 12:56
Beat ya by seconds! :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: tech1889 on 09 August 2011, 14:57
hes fine hes been on facebook  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - Show Time Round 2 (Pics p141)
Post by: Len on 09 August 2011, 16:08
On facebook and not here?  :shocked:
Give him some stick for that! :grin:
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 August 2011, 19:10
saw you today, in between the a5 and m6,

i did wonder what was going on with that bonnet :grin:

Did you!...  :cool:  I must have been on a test run!  :grin:

cars looks sweet mate.. cant wait to get going on mine shame im in Cyprus  :evil: :evil: :evil:

Haha! Jammy g1t...  I may have to slow down even more with mine... money woes!

Shaun quiet? Must be sick!

Lets hope he didn't crash on the way to Whitenoise :lipsrsealed:

I was just about to say that, but on the way back! :grin: :grin: :grin:

On facebook and not here?  :shocked:
Give him some stick for that! :grin:

Car was fine all the way there!... Exhaust had given up just as we got there. Got there quite late so had to camp somewhere pants for the first night, met up with some family and we got very drunk...  Camped with family on Saturday, there was nowhere else to go, it was rammed!.. I must say that this show for evening entertainment is the best I have been too!  Loads of bands, DJ's and random acts, It rocked!  The overall turn out was insane!  I highly recommended it to everyone on here.  Will give plenty of notice for next year when I have the dates.

Took the car down to the display area and again it was well received with lots of interest and questions etc. 1 of only 6 tin tops there I might add.

On Sunday I took the car to a car park to try and sort my exhaust, jacked it up and realised it was pretty fecked this time, did what I could but made no difference. Played around with timing and fueling but she wasn't having any of it. Drive home was horrible, misfiring at low speeds all the way up to 50mph.... Drank like fook!...  I need to get the exhaust properly fixed and the engine needs stripping badly!

(http://s3.postimage.org/uiqk6864t/VW_Whotenoise_2011_2.jpg)

(http://s3.postimage.org/qz5tge48s/VW_Whotenoise_2011_1.jpg)

(http://s3.postimage.org/csqj4jaan/VW_Whotenoise_2011_3.jpg)

(http://s3.postimage.org/5pk7x6xp8/VW_Whotenoise_2011_29.jpg)

More pics to come in the events thread later.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: JC on 09 August 2011, 19:14
lots of interest in it again i see  :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 August 2011, 19:24
lots of interest in it again i see  :tongue:

It was like that all weekend!.. was great... got loads of pics of other dubs I'll post later tonight!  I took lots of cars but not of the show which is a shame as I really wanted to show how big it really was...  check out VW Whitenoise on their facebook and website.

Shame the car doesn't drive now.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: Len on 09 August 2011, 20:51
Well best get it fixed darn quick if you still want to go to Action! :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: travisreeve on 09 August 2011, 22:26
Club stand next year  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 10:09
A nice big handful of dub pics from Whitenoise for you to look at posted HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=196929.msg1884380#msg1884380)  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 10:30
And just found on another site a cool pic of mine

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/dub_generation/IMG_3902.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 August 2011, 10:34
I hope you made, lots and lots of hints to a certain someone about a paint job... that would really set it off!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 10:54
I hope you made, lots and lots of hints to a certain someone about a paint job... that would really set it off!  :cool:

We had a very long chat on Saturday.  Listened to most of his plans for his and I like!!!!  If he wasn't so busy and I had some money I don't think it would be a problem.  Top bloke.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: travisreeve on 10 August 2011, 21:49
its never a problem  :wink: just certain things get in the way  :angry: shaun yours was still my favourite mk1 of the show i love the historty that comes with this
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2011, 21:47
its never a problem  :wink: just certain things get in the way  :angry: shaun yours was still my favourite mk1 of the show i love the historty that comes with this

One day mate, this car will look good one way or another.

Thanks, it's amazing how much attention a crash victim can get.  Poor thing.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: Neo Badness on 15 August 2011, 23:53
Looked good, like your bonnet stay and a hero award for getting it home too :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 August 2011, 10:18
Looked good, like your bonnet stay and a hero award for getting it home too :smiley:

Cheers fella... On a mission to get the exhaust sorted properly before next and final show.  Might actually be able to set the motor up better then.  After that it could be engine out time!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: tech1889 on 19 August 2011, 21:58
engine out for what ??
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: lemski on 19 August 2011, 23:21
rebuild time, g60 lump would be cool?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: Neo Badness on 19 August 2011, 23:25
Rebuild to OE+ spec?

iirc your 8v was almost as powerful as stock 16v? :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - VW WHITENOISE (Pics p142)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 August 2011, 09:45
Rebuild to OE+ spec?

iirc your 8v was almost as powerful as stock 16v? :lipsrsealed:

Rebuilt to as it once was hopefully!

In other news... Car will be SORN'd as from tomorrow!  :sad:  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: tech1889 on 30 August 2011, 10:40
Are you going to be doing it yourself or goin to a company ?? Hope to see loads of process pics  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 August 2011, 11:22
Are you going to be doing it yourself or goin to a company ?? Hope to see loads of process pics  :smiley:

Not been on here much really for the last week, Man Flu and home commitments got in the way.  I wanted to take the car to VW Action but have decided that because the Tax runs out tomorrow and it's got some outstanding issues that are affecting it's running, it's probably wise to take it off the road now, plus I am very poor at the moment.

I will be doing as much as I can myself!  :lipsrsealed:

I will still be coming to Action but in the daily.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: Len on 30 August 2011, 11:23
I will miss not seeing this at Action! :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 August 2011, 13:59
I will miss not seeing this at Action! :cry:

I will miss not taking it to be honest, I was really looking forward to it and quite a few people seeing, especially Rich if he makes it. ... took a while to come to this decision. Sorry.  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: Len on 30 August 2011, 14:37
Just promise me one thing!
Dont leave it on SORN as long as I have my Mi16! :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: richandhazel on 30 August 2011, 15:16
Ah, now caught up :cry:
I was really looking forward to seeing it but understand your dilhema. Too early to SORN mine for winter but I may bottle out of bringing it to Action if the weather isn't good. I've never driven it in the rain/wet and wouldn't be at all confident that the hood doesn't leak :shocked:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: travisreeve on 30 August 2011, 22:05
:O this better be back on the road for next year
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: Guy on 31 August 2011, 14:25
bummer about the SORN decision dude... I taxed mine for 12 mths as I knew I could take this option and then I would forget about it.

hope she'll be back soon after winter and I am sure you'll be working on her in her downtime :)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - To Be SORN'd (p144)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 August 2011, 15:06
:O this better be back on the road for next year

Me too!... Yeah it will be and ready for you to paint it!

bummer about the SORN decision dude... I taxed mine for 12 mths as I knew I could take this option and then I would forget about it.

hope she'll be back soon after winter and I am sure you'll be working on her in her downtime :)

I hope so to and I will definitely be working on it... a lot!.... I have hopefully built enough distractions for the missus as you may have seen on Facebook.

 
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 September 2011, 09:15
SORN kicked in today so took it out for a serious blast last night, really gave her some stick!  Was great.  Going to miss the fact I could just jump in it at will.  Not looking forward to taking it to bits but I hope over the winter I can get that motor back to how it once was.

(http://s1.postimage.org/5hjcqdtra/Last_Dance.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: richandhazel on 01 September 2011, 10:36
Just been checking the weather forecast for Saturday night/Sunday morning. Looks like it will get pretty wet :cry:
Doubt I'll be taking the Mk1 if the forecast remains the same :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 September 2011, 10:42
Just been checking the weather forecast for Saturday night/Sunday morning. Looks like it will get pretty wet :cry:
Doubt I'll be taking the Mk1 if the forecast remains the same :sad:

You need my car cover  :grin: ... I took it to Whitenoise just in case as I knew my car leaked in the boot!  Shame, never seen your cab.  You went to inters all those years ago in the Audi.  Hey at least you'll still be in dubs unlike some of us!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: richw911 on 01 September 2011, 10:49
Love this car  :cool: :afro:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 September 2011, 10:59
Love this car  :cool: :afro:

It loves you too.  :kiss:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: richw911 on 01 September 2011, 11:05
Love this car  :cool: :afro:

It loves you too.  :kiss:  :grin:

 :grin:  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: Wayne on 01 September 2011, 11:05
Good luck with it Shaun
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 01 September 2011, 11:21
just think of the end result! after a winters of hard work!  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: Neo Badness on 02 September 2011, 00:32
Fire up the gas heater in the shed an let the fiddling commence. Maybe even get some work done too :wink:

Good luck and will keep an eye on updates. I'm sure you'll get enough stick from folk on here if you don't update regularly so that should keep the motivation up .
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 02 September 2011, 10:58
I think its just such a shame after being off the road for years and now its back on the road for like 6 months its now off again  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 September 2011, 14:52
Fire up the gas heater in the shed an let the fiddling commence. Maybe even get some work done too :wink:

Good luck and will keep an eye on updates. I'm sure you'll get enough stick from folk on here if you don't update regularly so that should keep the motivation up .

Hopefully will get busy in here again soon now I've got the wife to be distracted with a massive chicken Pen full of Hen's and Ducks!

I think its just such a shame after being off the road for years and now its back on the road for like 6 months its now off again  :sad:

It's a massive shame, wanted to take it to action and failed, went in the daily.  :sad:  what could I do?.... Getting it roadworthy was a massive step, now I need it to run like new and look good.  Started running sh*t and I can't blame it really.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 05 September 2011, 22:16
updates ?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 September 2011, 22:18
updates ?

Awww now come on... I only got back from Action last night..   :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 05 September 2011, 23:40
Shaun will you be home on the 13th as im down at RTech and might pop and see the beast on the way home around 6ish ?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 September 2011, 23:58
Shaun will you be home on the 13th as im down at RTech and might pop and see the beast on the way home around 6ish ?

Pm'd
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 September 2011, 10:59
Tiny update.... I'm always looking for bargains for my car be it something I need or spares... Other half's dad freaked out when his 1982 beemer had a rear quarter window put through recently, he struggled to find a replacement and Stealers wanted £265!  Don't want to be in that position one day so.......

I have just bought a full set of glass minus windscreen for £20!!! and a replacement windscreen with rubber for £10.50!  :cool:

My screen is chipped and needs to be removed to fix a small rusty leak under the seal. (already have a spare section of windscreen frame/scuttle).  Chipped screens are prone to cracking when putting back in hence the spare.

I have a couple of blisters in the paint by one of the rear quarter windows so will be taking glass out soon to fix and check the rest.

Once I have addressed all the above the car can have it's paint finished.

Oh and then there's the engine and exhaust to sort still!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 08 September 2011, 14:34
Lovely little hoard there mate I would do this if I had the space  :cry: you get things like wings which always perish over time
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: Len on 08 September 2011, 14:39
Thats quite a big garage at the back Dan! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 08 September 2011, 15:04
Thats quite a big garage at the back Dan! :rolleyes:

You saw how much stuff was in there len it's got no room plus I have more stuff in there now
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 September 2011, 15:09
Lovely little hoard there mate I would do this if I had the space  :cry: you get things like wings which always perish over time

I'm waiting for a price for a spare set of wings I've been offered.  I may have some space but not cash.  Only got the glass because you can't turn down a full set for £20! and the windscreen I actually need!

No garage here though  :cry: just big man shed at the end of the back garden, nowhere near the car or the house!

How it was when the car was in bits... More space now its all back on the car plus I had a big tidy up recently.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Number8a.jpg)

Recently put a lean to on the side of it just before I did the chicken run.  Bit more wet weather working/storage space.

(http://s2.postimage.org/53h51ig6b/lean_2.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 September 2011, 15:12
Lovely little find there!

I can't wait for the day i see this car back to it's former glorey, more important then the Royal Wedding so i think we should have a bank holiday!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 September 2011, 15:33
Lovely little find there!

All the glass were ebay starting bids where I was lucky enough not to have any competition.  The windscreen I was outbid on, their max bid was £10!.. Tight g1ts!  :grin:  all it took was another 50p!  :laugh:

Although not exciting for this site,  my patience and lack of spare cash pays off. If I had unlimited funds I would be just buying everything in one go regardless of cost.  Sadly my way means progress is detailed but slow.

I can't wait for the day i see this car back to it's former glorey, more important then the Royal Wedding so i think we should have a bank holiday!  :cool:

There will probably be another Royal wedding before that happens!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: Len on 08 September 2011, 15:37
Nice little 3 fin surfboard! :wink:

There is an extra BH next year! 5th June!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 17 September 2011, 11:21
update
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 September 2011, 12:31
update

Don't be silly I bet he blames his missus!  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 September 2011, 19:45
update

Don't be silly I bet he blames his missus!  :grin: :grin:
True that.... amongst other things, although believe it or not I managed to spend some time on it today.  Now I wish I hadn't bothered and I'm really f*cked off..

On phone at the moment so will post an "update " later.

 :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: tech1889 on 18 September 2011, 19:54
that doesnt sound good mate  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 19 September 2011, 10:33
 :angry: That's what is so rewarding about this project. It's never easy which is what makes it so special!  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - One Last Dance Has Been Had - Pic (p145)
Post by: Len on 19 September 2011, 10:38
Must be off the phone by now!
Title: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 September 2011, 10:59
So... I wanted to get my exhaust fixed properly once and for all.  I thought I would do the right thing and remove the entire system minus the four branch, clean it up, high temp paint it and reseal all joints upon reassembly. Then, cut out the bad bit (joint to the manifold) and put a flexible section in.

System is a steel Supersprint in very good condition considering it's almost the same age as the car!...  I should have thought about it's age before I tried to split it though!

(http://s2.postimage.org/db06x80qz/Exhaust_1b.jpg)

First bit was easy, get it's ar5e up and remove my bodge on the end of the down pipe.

(http://s2.postimage.org/nxwulyri6/Exhaust_7b.jpg)

All I needed to do was get the silencer off to release the rest of the system.

(http://s2.postimage.org/rhguv79h5/Exhaust_2b.jpg)

Got the clamp off pretty easy but the silencer obviously didn't want to budge. 

Gave it some mild persuasion followed by lots of heat, followed by bending back the female end, followed by beating the sh1t out of it, followed by giving up playing nice and cutting it off. At this point my grinder told me to go feck myself and went pop which after 3 hours of sh*t was enough for me to walk away from the car,

(http://s2.postimage.org/67x6sknlp/Exhaust_4b.jpg)

(http://s2.postimage.org/gurx0qtn6/Exhaust_6b.jpg)

It's also pants not being able to get the car high enough so that I don't end up battering myself in the process!

Was tempted to re-tax it for a couple of months while I do other bits but not at this rate.  :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 19 September 2011, 11:21
"It's also pants not being able to get the car high enough so that I don't end up battering myself in the process!"


Always a pain working on exhausts without it being on a ramp!

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 September 2011, 11:27
"It's also pants not being able to get the car high enough so that I don't end up battering myself in the process!"


Always a pain working on exhausts without it being on a ramp!


Sadly, even if it was properly up in the air I wouldn't have got the silencer off, but it would have at least been a lot less painful trying.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 00:24
Picked this up tonight from Peterborough.  No marks, needs a good clean and it's got some overspray to remove but, not bad for £10.50 with mint rubber.

(http://s2.postimage.org/dk282a1dv/new_screen1_800_x_509.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 08:51
What is it? Give us a clue!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 September 2011, 09:29
The fact that you have resisted from drawing a thingy on that shows how mature you are compared to me!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 September 2011, 10:52
The fact that you have resisted from drawing a thingy on that shows how mature you are compared to me!  :grin:

We definitely need to see it with this drawn on it, to demonstrate Shaun is not a proper grown up.

 :grin:

Oh boy, do I hate exhaust joints like that, especially when they finally just let go and are all 'what was all the fuss about? Look I'm just two metal surfaces next to each other, there's nothing been holding me there' at you.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 11:02
Was it an early B'day pressie?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 13:00
The fact that you have resisted from drawing a thingy on that shows how mature you are compared to me!  :grin:

We definitely need to see it with this drawn on it, to demonstrate Shaun is not a proper grown up.

 :grin:

Oh boy, do I hate exhaust joints like that, especially when they finally just let go and are all 'what was all the fuss about? Look I'm just two metal surfaces next to each other, there's nothing been holding me there' at you.

Well I'm sorry to disappoint, I've already started cleaning it up.  Anyway, I am a proper grown up you know.  :shocked:

After giving it some thought I'm not going to bother removing the system as it appears I will be doing more harm than good.... Just fix the problem area and hang it back up.  (Obviously after I undo the damage i've already done at the rear)  :grin:

Was it an early B'day pressie?

What the screen? No.  Just something I needed that turned up at the kind of price I like.  The sale of the the rest of glass I found from another seller fell through, which now is a good thing as I have just found a full set of green tint campaign glass minus windscreen for £25!  :shocked:  :smug:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 13:03
I dunno! Start a job and not do it right! :shocked:

Ummmmm where have heard that before! :embarassed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 13:08
I dunno! Start a job and not do it right! :shocked:

Ummmmm where have heard that before! :embarassed:

Your thread?......

It's a job it doesn't really need, was just pulling out all the stops as I thought it was a good idea at the time.  If it ain't broke............
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 13:13
I was thinking of me not doing any work on those engines sat in my garage!

I agree with the if it aint broke bit! But why then tell us all about it and post pics? :undecided:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 13:25
I was thinking of me not doing any work on those engines sat in my garage!

I agree with the if it aint broke bit! But why then tell us all about it and post pics? :undecided:

Because I wasn't following this rule at that time and I am still having to fix what is broken.  Also, what fun would this thread be if all I posted was success.  :rolleyes: 
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 September 2011, 13:30
I was thinking of me not doing any work on those engines sat in my garage!

I agree with the if it aint broke bit! But why then tell us all about it and post pics? :undecided:

Because I wasn't following this rule at that time and I am still having to fix what is broken.  Also, what fun would this thread be if all I posted was success.  :rolleyes: 

That is the only thing we want from this thread!

It's a thread that everyone will like and want you to do well in. We don't like seeing unsuccessful attempts, it makes us sad!  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 13:35
I was thinking of me not doing any work on those engines sat in my garage!

I agree with the if it aint broke bit! But why then tell us all about it and post pics? :undecided:

Because I wasn't following this rule at that time and I am still having to fix what is broken.  Also, what fun would this thread be if all I posted was success.  :rolleyes: 

That is the only thing we want from this thread!

It's a thread that everyone will like and want you to do well in. We don't like seeing unsuccessful attempts, it makes us sad!  :sad:

Most definitely agree with that!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 13:44
I was thinking of me not doing any work on those engines sat in my garage!

I agree with the if it aint broke bit! But why then tell us all about it and post pics? :undecided:

Because I wasn't following this rule at that time and I am still having to fix what is broken.  Also, what fun would this thread be if all I posted was success.  :rolleyes: 

That is the only thing we want from this thread!

It's a thread that everyone will like and want you to do well in. We don't like seeing unsuccessful attempts, it makes us sad!  :sad:

Most definitely agree with that!

Well I'm sorry.  Thanks but I didn't realise that was the case.... Obviously there are threads that people thrive on that are full of fail, not suitable for this one, no?... What if lessons can be learnt from my mistakes?

You're lucky, this thread would be twice as long if I posted all the fails  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 September 2011, 13:52
If it ain't broke............

.... fix it until it is.

We need more information about the unaccounted FAILs.  :grin:

Anyway, I am a proper grown up you know.

Proper grown ups don't tit about with tuned Golf1 GTIs and put chequer tape on the bonnet.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 September 2011, 13:56
If it ain't broke............

.... fix it until it is.

We need more information about the unaccounted FAILs.  :grin:

Anyway, I am a proper grown up you know.

Proper grown ups don't tit about with tuned Golf1 GTIs and put chequer tape on the bonnet.  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

+ 1 on the fails!  :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:00
If it ain't broke............

.... fix it until it is.


That's Mr Monday's thread surely.


We need more information about the unaccounted FAILs.  :grin:


Oh no you don't........  The bonnet however was one of them, hence the tape that covered it!  :grin:

Anyway, I am a proper grown up you know.

Proper grown ups don't tit about with tuned Golf1 GTIs and put chequer tape on the bonnet.  :grin:

They do when they think they're down with the kids! :afro: although that wasn't the reason.


+ 1 on the fails!  :kiss:

Oh will you please make your mind up!?
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 September 2011, 14:02

+ 1 on the fails!  :kiss:

Oh will you please make your mind up!?

Haha i just like winding you up!

But seriously, this is my favourite thread ever! If i owned/worked in a body shop i would do your car for you for free! :cool: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 14:05
Wherry stop saying what I am thinking! Its perverse! :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:10

+ 1 on the fails!  :kiss:

Oh will you please make your mind up!?

Haha i just like winding you up!

But seriously, this is my favourite thread ever! If i owned/worked in a body shop i would do your car for you for free! :cool: :grin: :grin:

Thanks.  :smiley:

Thank goodness you don't then.   :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: JC on 22 September 2011, 06:23
why is it when i see this

(http://s2.postimage.org/nxwulyri6/Exhaust_7b.jpg)

i think of these

(http://www.femail.com.au/img/chopshop.jpg)

 :grin:


and as said Shaun, ( an I think you believe it after the interest its got at shows )

Proper project -  best one on this forum by far.

BIG respect. :afro:



Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2011, 09:32
Chuff, I can't see anything after the words "I think of these"  is there a pic missing?  :huh:

You're too kind if not a bit far fetched.  This project would be a lot more interesting to follow if it was in the hands of someone with some actual spare cash and a proper workshop..

I have let it down with very slow moving updates recently.   :embarassed:  Probably end up like last year, properly back on the case during the winter when it's not the best time to do it. Ah well, as long as I get in the flow again so that  early next year I have a car I can actually get out there more and enjoy.

Constantly remind myself that at least this year it went from wreck to road going.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 22 September 2011, 10:56
You're too kind if not a bit far fetched.  This project would be a lot more interesting to follow if it was in the hands of someone with some actual spare cash and a proper workshop..

That's exactly why we like it, we can all relate. Not many people have the money, space and time to do major projects!

Now where is my dirty screen with a p3nis drawn on it? :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2011, 10:58
You're too kind if not a bit far fetched.  This project would be a lot more interesting to follow if it was in the hands of someone with some actual spare cash and a proper workshop..

That's exactly why we like it, we can all relate. Not many people have the money, space and time to do major projects!

Now where is my dirty screen with a p3nis drawn on it? :grin:

 :rolleyes: I'll see what I can do.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Steve_B on 22 September 2011, 11:11
Been reading this during quiet periods at work. Big rspect to you for doing this on your drive basically, shows us what's possible if you just get out there and do it.

The lack of garage and cash is what makes it interesting, otherwise it would be just another build thread. Adds some drama to the story.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 September 2011, 11:18
Been reading this during quiet periods at work. Big rspect to you for doing this on your drive basically, shows us what's possible if you just get out there and do it.

The lack of garage and cash is what makes it interesting, otherwise it would be just another build thread. Adds some drama to the story.

Thanks..... appriciate the feedback a lot and your patience to read through it all but you could have saved yourself plenty of time in MK1 Projects as its only 11 pages without the natter.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: tech1889 on 22 September 2011, 12:17
 :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:31
OMG Fail!

I'm a let down, no action here for nearly a month and I don't think it's going to get any better! Sorry.
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Len on 17 October 2011, 13:05
Dosser!  :rolleyes:










even more for me! :embarassed:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Hurdy on 17 October 2011, 16:22
Come on Shaun, dig up more mods please. I like this.  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 16:37
Come on Shaun, dig up more mods please. I like this.  :cool:

Wohahahaha... Mods!?... how about just making it all work like it should...

Personal and Work life is mad at the moment, it's becoming a joke.

No mods but before winter kicks in I would like to get the things done that take little or no cash.

Front Fogs back in
Get a Flexi Joint between Manifold and system which will hopefully sort it out once and for all
Try and source a warm up reg and hope that fixes my running issues
Possibly re-tax it for a bit so I can have a bit more fun in it before taking the engine to bits!  :shocked:


Then in between engine works:
Take screen out and fix leak
Source and fix any other leaks (got one in the boot)  :sad:
Get some fresh underlay then refit carpets,
Board out the back and carpet it all (already got the carpet)
Do some more wiring upgrades.

And sh*t load of other stuff that may have to wait until winter has passed.











Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: lemski on 26 October 2011, 20:57
shaun get on it mate. it sucks not having money or time. thus my mk2. i just got lucky by working in a garage now so i can use the welder and ramp and get discount prices on parts from all over.

keep p the good work mate, i wanna see this back up and running by the new show season.
i still owe you a macys!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: travisreeve on 26 October 2011, 21:10
get in the garage and keep these updates coming  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: travisreeve on 01 November 2011, 23:32
who said anything about another bonnet  :lipsrsealed:

worst bit on the whole bonnet  :laugh: there is a majorly minor slight dent but you cant even see it then again it is silver and not black  :evil:

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/travydubit/2011-11-01123959.jpg)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/travydubit/2011-11-01123944.jpg)

Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: Jack3559 on 02 November 2011, 00:00
I reckon you should get the whole Jetta front Shaun, so you can rock the quattro bonnet and have a mini UR!
Title: Re: MK1 Black From The Dead - 10 Minute Job!? Feck Off! - Pics (p148)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2011, 11:08
Was good to catch up Travis, I might take you up on your paint offer.  :lipsrsealed:  Deffo want the bonnet, I've wasted so much money on 2 already including bad paint, rust and dent fixing...... I give up.. I think the washer jet is a different fitment to what mine is so need that too if poss.

I reckon you should get the whole Jetta front Shaun, so you can rock the quattro bonnet and have a mini UR!

Tempting as it is, I'm not too keen on chopping the front of this car up again....  Wish I had another shell to play with as I would definitely have a bash.
Title: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 December 2011, 16:16
I'm bored at work and have nothing to report......

.......However I would just like to say because I forgot at the time, Happy belated 28th Birthday which occurred in October (first registered).
It's only important to me as the car actually died at the tender age of 20 and it's future was bleak.

(http://s3.postimage.org/csqj4jaan/VW_Whotenoise_2011_3.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: travisreeve on 02 December 2011, 17:44
HAPPY BIRTHDAY :kiss:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: benvictors on 02 December 2011, 17:54
Happy Birthday, Shaun's car  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: F17BAD on 02 December 2011, 18:02
happy b/day

Have a good un
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 03 December 2011, 11:29
What a shamless plug to bump this thread up haha

Glad its still alive! 99% of people would have scrapped it!

Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 December 2011, 14:36
Shameless indeed but if anyone needs a bump its me!
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: Len on 03 December 2011, 15:21
Yea nice excuse for a bump!  :laugh:

Must find one for mine.......






or actually get and do some work on it! :embarassed:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: Seanl on 03 December 2011, 15:22
And what have you done for its b'day??? Left it in your lean to, and off the road!  :rolleyes: :sad:

Poor thing.  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 December 2011, 15:37
And what have you done for its b'day??? Left it in your lean to, and off the road!  :rolleyes: :sad:

Poor thing.  :wink: :grin:

Haven't got a lean to, wish I did, more would have been done by now.

For its birthday I measured up for some exhaust repairs and intend to order required parts this weekend.
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: tech1889 on 03 December 2011, 15:41
 :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: Len on 05 December 2011, 08:54
Its birthday deserves a new exhaust!
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - HAPPY 28th Birthday!
Post by: lemski on 05 December 2011, 09:16
Yeh, lens right. Full system
Title: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 09:53
Its birthday deserves a new exhaust!
 
Nah, it's doesn't need it.

Yeh, lens right. Full system

Donations welcome then.....  :grin:

THIS (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151004621875594&ref=notif&notif_t=video_comment) Video says otherwise though.  :grin:

Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 05 December 2011, 14:00
Sounds like a fart after someones been gang raped! :shocked: :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: Sam on 05 December 2011, 14:05
Sounds aswesome!   :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 14:08
Sounds like a fart after someones been gang raped! :shocked: :grin:

Well it was me that was holding the camera..

ummmm.... I mean it was the car making the noise honest!  :grin:

Anyway, how on earth do you know what that sounds like!???  :shocked:

Sounds aswesome!   :cool:


Lies.....

In person I thought it sounded like a Group B car at tick over.  :grin: You need decent speakers to really appreciate it.   :laugh:

Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: Sam on 05 December 2011, 14:39
So how am I telling porkies then sean  :cool:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 14:58
So how am I telling porkies then Shaun  :wink:

OK maybe sarcasm was the word I was looking for.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 05 December 2011, 15:37
I'd donate but I got a new car to pay for ...
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 15:39
I'd donate but I got a new car to pay for ...

So selfish!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2011, 17:47
rally car ftw !!!
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 05 December 2011, 18:06
Shaun I have a deal, u buy me a metering head and a ign module and ill buy u an exhaust system
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 18:34
rally car ftw !!!

what, a 5 pot S1 engine to go with the bonnet I've got.  Yeah, would be nice.  :grin:

Shaun I have a deal, u buy me a metering head and a ign module and ill buy u an exhaust system

hmmm, if we did that, one of us might end up worse off.  :grin:

Anyway, you still owe me a maccys.   :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2011, 20:02
mmmm sounds like it but you dont have the stance for rally lol
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 05 December 2011, 20:21
Yeh if ur at tetford in march I'll get u iit
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 22:50
mmmm sounds like it but you dont have the stance for rally lol

can easily sort that out though, get some chunky tyres, some graphics, loads of bumper mounted spots and a cage, sorted!  :grin:

Yeh if ur at tetford in march I'll get u iit

Awesome... Man of his word.   :cool:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 05 December 2011, 22:54
I said that I would when I see u at a show so I will. Just wish I had got bike carbs on 1st. I could have had a free maccies
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 00:11
I said that I would when I see u at a show so I will. Just wish I had got bike carbs on 1st. I could have had a free maccies

I can't remember what my challenge was?.... Was it to get mine on the road!?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 06 December 2011, 08:13
Yeh. I thought ad have more time, u picked the pace up and got it on the road. Good work too shaun. Just needs that respray. ;)
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 09:35
Yeh. I thought ad have more time, u picked the pace up and got it on the road. Good work too shaun. Just needs that respray. ;)

Well it was obviously one of the kicks I needed to speed things up...  :grin:

Respray oh yes!........ and the rest.   :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: Len on 06 December 2011, 11:56
Ummmmm where is tetford?

Did you two mean TELFORD?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 12:03
Ummmmm where is tetford?

Did you two mean TELFORD?

Where does it say that?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 06 December 2011, 12:27
Yeh telford even.
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: Len on 06 December 2011, 16:21
mmmm sounds like it but you dont have the stance for rally lol

can easily sort that out though, get some chunky tyres, some graphics, loads of bumper mounted spots and a cage, sorted!  :grin:

Yeh if ur at tetford in march I'll get u iit

Awesome... Man of his word.   :cool:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 16:23
^^^ Thanks......  :grin:  God i'm lazy  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: travisreeve on 29 December 2011, 00:53
Updates  :angry:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 29 December 2011, 10:16
yeh where the updates shaun mate?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2011, 10:25
As I still can't use my right hand for anything useful (not healing well) there's not a great deal I can do at the moment.  :cry:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 December 2011, 11:16
As I still can't use my right hand for anything useful (not healing well) there's not a great deal I can do at the moment.  :cry:

Hey, as long as it's sitting there on the drive at least you know you have to do something. Rather then leaving it locked in a garage where you forget about it..
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2011, 11:25
As I still can't use my right hand for anything useful (not healing well) there's not a great deal I can do at the moment.  :cry:

Hey, as long as it's sitting there on the drive at least you know you have to do something. Rather then leaving it locked in a garage where you forget about it..

I wish it was locked in a garage right now... poor thing.  :sad:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 29 December 2011, 16:23
Ill take it shaun. Tenna?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2011, 16:59
Ill take it shaun. Tenna?

If that's an offer to take it and lock it safely in a garage, then a tenna is a bargain.

If that's an offer for the car, go f*** yourself.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 29 December 2011, 17:10
Shaun don't be like that. You can have it back sprayed satin black and maybe a sorted exhaust. Ill treat it well.
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2011, 17:52
Shaun don't be like that. You can have it back sprayed satin black and maybe a sorted exhaust. Ill treat it well.

Was only kidding but I would stand by my comment if I was actually offered £10 for it.

I know you'd look after, just don't think I would cope with it out of site for too long, look what happened last time.  :grin: 
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: travisreeve on 29 December 2011, 19:35
Okay the secrets out.. That OCD polo what shaun posted up is what hes guna do to the golf  :tongue:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: lemski on 29 December 2011, 20:14
If u were closer and put it at work in the garage mate.
Shauns a secret ocd person, we all know. :p
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: tech1889 on 29 December 2011, 21:02
im down your way next month may come and have a look and take you out in my car  :wink:
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: Neo Badness on 30 December 2011, 01:06
What've you done to your hand dude?
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 December 2011, 11:56
Okay the secrets out.. That OCD polo what shaun posted up is what hes guna do to the golf  :tongue:

 :grin:  My bay is tidy (ish) but it will never look like an OCD special! Anything that does look rough in there has a new replacement in the shed waiting to go on or be refurbed etc.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/HornJets2.jpg)

im down your way next month may come and have a look and take you out in my car  :wink:

 :cool:  Keep me posted

What've you done to your hand dude?


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=215365.0
Title: Re: MK1 - Black From The Dead - Poorly Video p153
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 January 2012, 01:39
Happy New Year Abandoned Solider.

I'll make it up to you.
Title: Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Post by: travisreeve on 01 January 2012, 02:13
Happy new year dude.. Thanks for all the help  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2012, 14:45
(http://s10.postimage.org/8ad4nt7w9/MK_1_Graffiti_Wall.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 09 February 2012, 15:00
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Seanl on 09 February 2012, 15:21
I actually thought this could be an update!  :huh: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 09 February 2012, 15:22
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Many a true word spoken in jest!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2012, 15:35
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:

It's exactly that.

I actually thought this could be an update!  :huh: :rolleyes:

Soon I promise.. Still got knackered fingers and lack of time.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 09 February 2012, 15:46
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:

It's exactly that.

 :kiss:

Have you got any plans once your ickle finger is a little less sore?

I suppose as always with these projects time and money don't come easy!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2012, 16:20
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:

It's exactly that.

 :kiss:

Have you got any plans once your ickle finger is a little less sore?

I suppose as always with these projects time and money don't come easy!

Sadly been told my finger is unlikely to heal properly now.  For a simple accident it's caused a lot of fuss!.. Doesn't bend anywhere near as much as it should and still causes a lot of discomfort, last 2 pics is how it is now after nearly 10 weeks!

(http://s14.postimage.org/cn5aa9ksx/Bad_Finger.jpg)
  :sick:

As far as the car goes the main thing to worry about is that already the MOT is due again soon!  I can't believe it.. where the feck has the time gone!  :sad:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 09 February 2012, 16:55
Akai livery FTW!

Nick
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 February 2012, 16:57
Akai livery FTW!

Nick

Oh yeah!...  :grin: Wherry I'm contemplating doing this as it's kind of relevant to the car.

(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Andy-H on 09 February 2012, 17:41

Oh yeah!...  :grin: Wherry I'm contemplating doing this as it's kind of relevant to the car.

(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)

That would look  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 09 February 2012, 20:01
Oh yeah!...  :grin: Wherry I'm contemplating doing this as it's kind of relevant to the car.

(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)

Please don't  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 09 February 2012, 20:50
Is that a wall dedicated to projects that will never get completed? :lipsrsealed: :grin:

It's exactly that.

 :kiss:

Have you got any plans once your ickle finger is a little less sore?

I suppose as always with these projects time and money don't come easy!

Sadly been told my finger is unlikely to heal properly now.  For a simple accident it's caused a lot of fuss!.. Doesn't bend anywhere near as much as it should and still causes a lot of discomfort, last 2 pics is how it is now after nearly 10 weeks!

(http://s14.postimage.org/cn5aa9ksx/Bad_Finger.jpg)
  :sick:

As far as the car goes the main thing to worry about is that already the MOT is due again soon!  I can't believe it.. where the feck has the time gone!  :sad:



Wasted posting on here!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 February 2012, 11:41
Please don't  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

really?... why not?


Wasted posting on here!  :grin:

Yeah who cares.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 10 February 2012, 13:21
Please don't  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

really?... why not?


Because its value will only go up if left as is, why ruin it with a paintjob like that.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Jay on 10 February 2012, 13:35
Don't worry about the finger, you still got loads more  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 10 February 2012, 13:35
Think I would pay more for it with that paint job!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 10 February 2012, 14:53
Please don't  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

really?... why not?


Because its value will only go up if left as is, why ruin it with a paintjob like that.


It's already black, the rest can be done with stick on plastic. No need for paint.

Nick
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: jonrandom on 10 February 2012, 16:43
Have started reading your build am only 23 pg in so far so it will take a while to read it all but I will. Awesome stuff mate some real hard work has gone in to it and doing it all properly! Look forward to reading the rest.

I do love mk1's   :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Seanl on 10 February 2012, 18:17
Have started reading your build am only 23 pg in so far so it will take a while to read it all but I will. Awesome stuff mate some real hard work has gone in to it and doing it all properly! Look forward to reading the rest.

I do love mk1's   :cool:


But not for a long time!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: jonrandom on 10 February 2012, 19:11
Have started reading your build am only 23 pg in so far so it will take a while to read it all but I will. Awesome stuff mate some real hard work has gone in to it and doing it all properly! Look forward to reading the rest.

I do love mk1's   :cool:


But not for a long time!  :grin:


Lol havent got that far yet!   :smiley:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 February 2012, 00:44
Have started reading your build am only 23 pg in so far so it will take a while to read it all but I will. Awesome stuff mate some real hard work has gone in to it and doing it all properly! Look forward to reading the rest.

I do love mk1's   :cool:

Thanks for the kind words.  :cool: If you want to save time and are not too fussed what other people have to say about it there is a link in my sig below that just contains the project posts.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: jonrandom on 11 February 2012, 08:30
Have started reading your build am only 23 pg in so far so it will take a while to read it all but I will. Awesome stuff mate some real hard work has gone in to it and doing it all properly! Look forward to reading the rest.

I do love mk1's   :cool:

Thanks for the kind words.  :cool: If you want to save time and are not too fussed what other people have to say about it there is a link in my sig below that just contains the project posts.

That makes things quicker lol  :embarassed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: JC on 11 February 2012, 08:46
Oh yeah!...  :grin: Wherry I'm contemplating doing this as it's kind of relevant to the car.

(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)

Please don't  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

your car shaun, DO IT  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 11 February 2012, 09:00
Oh yeah!...  :grin: Wherry I'm contemplating doing this as it's kind of relevant to the car.

(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)

I'd concentrate on getting it working first :lipsrsealed: :grin:

That's something that would certainly stand out a show for a good reason :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: lemski on 11 February 2012, 09:23
I saydoit mate.. Real tribute to the mk1 then
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: dom on 11 February 2012, 10:28
Why is this not finished yet? :huh: :angry: :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 February 2012, 15:11
I try not do anything that will devalue this car.   I can't see how replicating the Richard Llloyd/Akai graphics will devalue it, it will be reversible and I have no intention of selling it anyway.   Replicating the graphics was actually something I thought about a long long time ago and now Horney is doing his, it has added some extra spark to my original thoughts.  It started it's life in the hands of Lloyd and his crew at Silverstone so this to me would be a compliment to both him and the car.

Why is this not finished yet? :huh: :angry: :kiss:

It never will be.........

Insurance renewal came today!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: stow1985 on 21 February 2012, 21:47
I say do it mate, break away from the trend,

Hope you do it, and look forward to any progress  :smiley:

Insurance gone up?  :sick:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 February 2012, 23:30
I say do it mate, break away from the trend,

Hope you do it, and look forward to any progress  :smiley:

Insurance gone up?  :sick:

I was shocked, they offered me the same as last year.  £162 Comprehensive with the missus on as a named driver...  Like she's going to be going anywhere in it, I don't drive it myself at the moment.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: stow1985 on 22 February 2012, 08:05
Cheap Cheap  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 23 February 2012, 19:11
love the akai car, do it!

grp2 arches as well?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 11:25
love the akai car, do it!

grp2 arches as well?

Well obviously I've jumped the gun a bit as the car has a few high priorities that need addressing before I even start thinking about it's looks again.  These thoughts just kicked off again after seeing what Nick is planning to do to his Mk2

Ideally I would like to do it like the group 2 car (berg cup arches and front valance) but I fear doing hard to reverse work to the car by cutting metal arches back for fitment.  It's also worth noting that the eary group 1 car was running standard kit, followed by arches similar to mine which are BBS so to me mine is somewhere in the middle.  :grin:

RLR Group 1 AKAI Golf

(http://s16.postimage.org/tef2p7out/AKAI_Group_1_car_b.jpg)

RLR Group 1 AKAI Golf (revised)

(http://s9.postimage.org/601mkfja7/AKAI_Group_1_car_resize.jpg)

RLR Group 2 AKAI Golf

(http://s17.postimage.org/gmwroc6n3/AKAI_Group_2_car.jpg)

I could take it a step further and incorporate my UR-Quattro Bonnet.  :lipsrsealed:

Graphics will be a pain as they will obviously need making up and I  won't know where to start.

If anyone gets bored and wants to play with photoshop and my car, please do, it might help the decision making process  :kiss:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Horney on 24 February 2012, 11:33
I'll have a go with PS tonight.

Graphics are easy to sort. You just need to measure up the dimensions and send photos to a sign writer and they'll be able to knock it all out for less than a ton.

Nick
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 24 February 2012, 11:38
I'll have a go with PS tonight.

Graphics are easy to sort. You just need to measure up the dimensions and send photos to a sign writer and they'll be able to knock it all out for less than a ton.

Nick

This! You should do it. Although i would mix it up between the two! Go for the number 51 though! :cool: :grin:

Good news on the insurance front!


What about a ticket when does that run out?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 11:49
I'll have a go with PS tonight.

Graphics are easy to sort. You just need to measure up the dimensions and send photos to a sign writer and they'll be able to knock it all out for less than a ton.

Nick

Awesome.... Thanks mate, appreciate it. Don't put yourself out though. Have a look at http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/5130749.aspx some guy has had a go on Forza but did it on a mk2.  It's about two thirds of the way down the page.

It's the fonts and branded stuff I was more concerned about, mind you I did find some AKAI logo's quite easily on the net that could be copied I suppose.

You should do it. Although i would mix it up between the two! Go for the number 51 though! :cool: :grin:

Good news on the insurance front!


What about a ticket when does that run out?

My thoughts exactly.

Why the number 51?

MOT runs out next month as per the date in my sig. Man the last 12 months has gone so quick.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Diamond Hell on 24 February 2012, 12:47
Remember to check with your insurer about the impact of sticking graphics all over it before commissioning this.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 13:04
Remember to check with your insurer about the impact of sticking graphics all over it before commissioning this.

Good point I almost overlooked.  I'd like to think it won't hurt me too much considering what I'm paying at the moment.  Never say never though, it could put me off.  My renewal has recently come through so I might give them a quick ring and see where I stand.

More importantly, If I choose to go down the group 2 body style one day then I'm sure that will have an impact on it too.  Wonder what their thoughts are on fibreglass bonnets..............  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 24 February 2012, 13:06
I suggested number 51 as it was on the second, so still going with the originals.. but if you want you could always use 69  :drool: :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 13:11
I suggested number 51 as it was on the second, so still going with the originals.. but if you want you could always use 69  :drool: :grin:

Oh of course... doh....  :rolleyes:

Not sure on 69 although it's tempting  :grin: I was possibly thinking of 83 as it's the year of the car.  The numbers pictured aren't the only numbers the cars had.  Could put Lens age on the side but there won't be enough room.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: travisreeve on 25 February 2012, 13:21
Your bonnet is in my shed  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 February 2012, 17:21
Your bonnet is in my shed  :grin:

Coming down in a couple of weeks. Sorry.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Jack3559 on 25 February 2012, 17:35
Plus, if it's 51 it looks like SI.

Soundillusion for the slower ones.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 February 2012, 20:02
Plus, if it's 51 it looks like SI.

Soundillusion for the slower ones.

Ah ha!  Clever.  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 12:19
Another poor update........... sorry.

Had to get some gear out of the golf to do some critical engine work on the other halfs car and took a snap of these:

(http://s13.postimage.org/e5dnv3quf/OEM_Wings.jpg)

Pair of genuine OEM wings.  Oxide primered but never fitted.  Snapped them up for a decent price as they are very hard to get hold of, especially for reasonable money.  I need the N/S one as I think the one I ended up doing up and fitted is from a cabby, bad fitment at sill level. (a lot of prep and painting time wasted).  doh!

Went to Halfrauds to get oil for the other halfs car, saw these and took the lot. (would imagine they didn't sell very well since I never see a mk1 near me.)

(http://s15.postimage.org/9cgf3kwcb/Halfrauds_Bargins1.jpg)

For once, an actual bargain from a store well known for not being cheap.

Funny how the packaging says GOLF GTI when clearly the car used is not... That's Haynes for you!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Neo Badness on 27 February 2012, 12:42
Nice work there dude, get a trade card and halfords suddenly makes sense. :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 12:47
Nice work there dude, get a trade card and halfords suddenly makes sense. :wink:

Not sure I can get a trade card since I'm not in a trade. I never really use Halfrauds for anything other than emergency purchases.  I suppose if I could get certain things cheaper I would.  However, I may pop in a little more often if they plan on any more clear outs!  They still have some other MK1 Haynes stuff that's not reduced yet.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 13:02
I suggested number 51 as it was on the second, so still going with the originals.. but if you want you could always use 69  :drool: :grin:

Oh of course... doh....  :rolleyes:

Not sure on 69 although it's tempting  :grin: I was possibly thinking of 83 as it's the year of the car.  The numbers pictured aren't the only numbers the cars had.  Could put Lens age on the side but there won't be enough room.  :laugh:



Only 59 ya know!  :wink: :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 13:04
I suggested number 51 as it was on the second, so still going with the originals.. but if you want you could always use 69  :drool: :grin:

Oh of course... doh....  :rolleyes:

Not sure on 69 although it's tempting  :grin: I was possibly thinking of 83 as it's the year of the car.  The numbers pictured aren't the only numbers the cars had.  Could put Lens age on the side but there won't be enough room.  :laugh:



Only 59 ya know!  :wink: :kiss:

Was only messing anyway.  :kiss:

Is your 60th close to any show times?.. could make a right shindig out of it.   :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 13:05
Nah its late in the year, 27th November.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 13:06
Nah its late in the year, 27th November.

Shame... May have to celebrate it early this year then.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 13:08
Yea like Volkfest!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 13:10
Yea like Volkfest!  :grin:

Isn't that in June!?  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 13:12
That too early for ya?  :laugh:

We doing Billy's 40th end of may and may just carry on from there!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 13:14
That too early for ya?  :laugh:

We doing Billy's 40th end of may and may just carry on from there!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So this year is just going to be an ongoing party then..... Best get my car back on the road then!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 14:10
That too early for ya?  :laugh:

We doing Billy's 40th end of may and may just carry on from there!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So this year is just going to be an ongoing party then..... Best get my car back on the road then!

Yes and Yes! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 14:14
That too early for ya?  :laugh:

We doing Billy's 40th end of may and may just carry on from there!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So this year is just going to be an ongoing party then..... Best get my car back on the road then!

Yes and Yes! :grin:

We best get one of these then.  :grin:

(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads15/VW+beer+bus1249675891.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Len on 27 February 2012, 14:29
^^^^^^

YES!!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: stow1985 on 27 February 2012, 21:44
^^^^^^

YES!!!!  :grin:

+1  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 28 February 2012, 18:17
I keep checking this build thread of yours mr illusion but it seems all you have done is buy some air fresheners.Pull your finger out  :evil:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 February 2012, 21:59
I keep checking this build thread of yours mr illusion but it seems all you have done is buy some air fresheners.Pull your finger out  :evil:

Pull my finger out?  I did, so much so that I fecked it up for good.  :drool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 28 February 2012, 22:01
I keep checking this build thread of yours mr illusion but it seems all you have done is buy some air fresheners.Pull your finger out  :evil:

Pull my finger out?  I did, so much so that I fecked it up for good.  :drool:

Sorry mate,bad choice of words  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 February 2012, 22:04
No worries, you have a very valid point which I'm fully aware of.  Sorry to those that miss proper updates.  Current circumstances just aren't letting me get on with it.  :sad:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 28 February 2012, 22:05
If im honest id forgot about your finger,sorry mate  :sad:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 February 2012, 22:11
If im honest id forgot about your finger,sorry mate  :sad:

Don't worry about it.  Its not the main issue, there are loads of things going on that are preventing me from cracking on with it the moment.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 28 February 2012, 22:13
Ah that sucks mate,sorry to hear that.Are you going to ultimate dubs?If you i will buy you a burger. :evil:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 February 2012, 22:39
Ah that sucks mate,sorry to hear that.Are you going to ultimate dubs?If you i will buy you a burger. :evil:

Awww well there's an offer I don't think I've had before... Not sure what im doing show wise yet, especially if it involves the car.  Will look it up and let you know.  :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 28 February 2012, 22:40
Ok mate sound.Hope things start looking up for you. :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 01 March 2012, 20:29
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/downloads/Images/11.33%20IMG_1197.jpg)

another potential rlr paint job  :huh:  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Podge92 on 02 March 2012, 02:35
ive always dreamed of a gti 1982 mk1



buuuut they seeem like far too much work !
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 10:22
Come on spastic finger, how hard is it to browse the internet for a WUR? :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 11:06
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/downloads/Images/11.33%20IMG_1197.jpg)

another potential rlr paint job  :huh:  :cool:

Has been considered, although I'm really liking the boldness of the Akai cars.

ive always dreamed of a gti 1982 mk1

buuuut they seeem like far too much work !

Why an 82 particularly?... I'd say a run out 83 Campaign is the one to have or a late 70's swallow tail.

Far too much work?... Why's that then? They're quite simple when you get to know them.  Only issue sometimes is sourcing decent parts.

Come on spastic finger, how hard is it to browse the internet for a WUR? :grin: :kiss:

 :grin:  I'm always on the look out for one.. when I find them the prices are just well over the top, especially when there is no guarantee that it will even work.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 11:09
 :grin:

That is true.

Found this - 1.8 K-jet i think not sure if it will fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Golf-GTI-1-8-Warm-up-regulator-/180828817978?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270744295687%252B270744295687%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6714570053020332628
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 11:14
Or you could try this company.

http://www.atpelectronics.co.uk/p/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator-k-jetronic.html
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 11:17
:grin:

That is true.

Found this - 1.8 K-jet i think not sure if it will fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Golf-GTI-1-8-Warm-up-regulator-/180828817978?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270744295687%252B270744295687%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6714570053020332628

Thanks....  I already have this is in my watch list... £42!!!  Robbing gets.  I'm in the process in contacting a a couple of people on ebay who are breaking mk1's to see if they have one and how much they would sell it for.   I missed one for a fiver not that long ago.. gutted.

Or you could try this company.

http://www.atpelectronics.co.uk/p/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator-k-jetronic.html

Now that's what I'm talking about...  Great link thanks.  They do repairs as well as sales, contacting them right now.... Thanks.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 11:35
:grin:

That is true.

Found this - 1.8 K-jet i think not sure if it will fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Golf-GTI-1-8-Warm-up-regulator-/180828817978?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270744295687%252B270744295687%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6714570053020332628

Thanks....  I already have this is in my watch list... £42!!!  Robbing gets.  I'm in the process in contacting a a couple of people on ebay who are breaking mk1's to see if they have one and how much they would sell it for.   I missed one for a fiver not that long ago.. gutted.

Or you could try this company.

http://www.atpelectronics.co.uk/p/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator/vw-golf-warm-up-regulator-k-jetronic.html

Now that's what I'm talking about...  Great link thanks.  They do repairs as well as sales, contacting them right now.... Thanks.  :kiss:

Let me know what they say, could be a cheap fix! :)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 11:53
Let me know what they say, could be a cheap fix! :)

Will do... There is no option to simply buy one, I had to send an enquiry.  So I have asked what my options are, can they test and repair my current one, can I buy a new one and do they do they have a refurb/exchange option available.

Thanks again for the link.  All I've been doing is trying to source second hand options on places like ebay.  Didn't think the above was even an option for a part like this. 
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 11:55
Let me know what they say, could be a cheap fix! :)

Will do... There is no option to simply buy one, I had to send an enquiry.  So I have asked what my options are, can they test and repair my current one, can I buy a new one and do they do they have a refurb/exchange option available.

Thanks again for the link.  All I've been doing is trying to source second hand options on places like ebay.  Didn't think the above was even an option for a part like this. 

Nor did i! i just searched by part number that i found from RJ! 026 133 403 :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 12:01
Let me know what they say, could be a cheap fix! :)

Will do... There is no option to simply buy one, I had to send an enquiry.  So I have asked what my options are, can they test and repair my current one, can I buy a new one and do they do they have a refurb/exchange option available.

Thanks again for the link.  All I've been doing is trying to source second hand options on places like ebay.  Didn't think the above was even an option for a part like this. 

Nor did i! i just searched by part number that i found from RJ! 026 133 403 :grin:

Just shows I really haven't got my finger on the pulse at the moment....
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 13:14
Here is the response from ATP Electronics


Thank you for your enquiry,
We can certainly test your unit , this costs £45 + VAT.
We can refurbish your own Warm-Up-Regulator. This takes one week and the cost depends upon the part number fitted. The most popular version is 0 438 140 118 and this costs £90 + VAT.


Best Regards
Mike

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: Wayne on 02 March 2012, 13:42
Are WUR's still available from Bosch on exchange.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 13:52
Are WUR's still available from Bosch on exchange.

Not as far as I am aware although someone might be able to correct me... There are third party companies doing exchanges but they are not in the UK and can still cost a couple of hundred pounds!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 02 March 2012, 13:55
Here is the response from ATP Electronics


Thank you for your enquiry,
We can certainly test your unit , this costs £45 + VAT.
We can refurbish your own Warm-Up-Regulator. This takes one week and the cost depends upon the part number fitted. The most popular version is 0 438 140 118 and this costs £90 + VAT.


Best Regards
Mike



That is steep!..

Maybe stick to looking for someone breaking a Mk1.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 March 2012, 13:59
That is steep!..

Maybe stick to looking for someone breaking a Mk1.

It is but it's still an option.. I would rather pay £100 or so for a new/refurbed one with warranty than one for half the price that might not even work. If I had plenty of cash and the car didn't need anything else I would just go for this option.

The search continues but as far as getting a new one goes, what you sent me is the best option I have so far.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2012, 18:34
So, believe it or not, I uncovered the old girl and got some shizzle done....  :shocked: Just packing up.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: lemski on 10 March 2012, 18:37
And.... Wat else?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: JC on 10 March 2012, 18:40
So, believe it or not, I uncovered the old girl and got some shizzle done....  :shocked: Just packing up.


piccies or gtfo  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2012, 19:37
Due to umpteen things I've got going on, the poor thing has just sat there feeling sorry for itself for far too long.  (I've felt sorry for it too)

I had some man chores to do today for Mrs Me, I'm also on call for work but felt hopeful that I'd squeeze a couple of hours in and I did.

I've been kicking myself because I never usually leave a battery to drain and sadly mine didn't have enough to start her up.  Jumped it off the Mazda to let her have a run then put it on charge.

Running like sh*t at the moment.  Exhaust still fecked so I measured up for a flexi joint which I keep saying I'm going to get round to sorting.  Will defo order it this week and try and tap up someone to weld it on for me.

Had to drop my fusebox recently to try and assist Travis with a couple of things, left it hanging as I've still got a couple of issues of my own which today I fixed.

MOT is due at the end of the month, where the feck have the last 12 months gone!

Proof that I got her out of bed.

(http://s10.postimage.org/voahyi4ah/Small_Fixes_a.jpg)

The last show I went to in it was the one my cousin runs (VW Whitenoise) my horns stopped working on the way there. 

This was annoying as it was all fresh when I rewired the car!  Today I fixed them, somehow I'd managed to yank out one of the spade connectors behind the dash for the switch..  :huh:

Ever since the rewire, the fifth injector has never worked which meant it always took a little while to start.

(http://s18.postimage.org/wzjcvvjix/Small_Fixes_2.jpg)

Gave up trying to figure out why it wasn't getting power and today gave it a fresh feed from the fuel pump prime live. Works a treat now and starts instantly.  :cool:

The last electrical thing that seems to be dead is the WUR.  Double checked it's getting power, it is.  Which reminds me, raferackstraw has found a spare he's willing to part with but he's not sure if it's for a mk2 or mine.  Need to go back out and check the part number.

(http://s16.postimage.org/aryo4ghad/Small_Fixes_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: JC on 10 March 2012, 19:40
at long last  :grin:

and has it really been 12 months, fcuking hell, i remember that time, it was liek the whole forum held its breath for ya.

good to see ya back working on it shaun :afro;
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2012, 20:14
at long last  :grin:

and has it really been 12 months, fcuking hell, i remember that time, it was liek the whole forum held its breath for ya.

good to see ya back working on it shaun :afro:

Lets see if I can keep on the case now.

Yep, nearly 12 months. Scary, and I've had nowhere near enough fun with it (driving wise)

I know, this thread was getting hammered at one point, so much was being done in a short time and it got so much support.

Just paid up front for another years worth of insurance.

PS... fixed your afro for you.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: JC on 10 March 2012, 20:27
good man,  :grin:

if i lived closer and had a garage then i would be offering it a home and you a helping hand  :cry:

still, stop fudging with vans and fords and get on it  :kiss: :kiss:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/download.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: Seanl on 10 March 2012, 20:42
Glad everyones moaning has finally got you motivated enough to do something!  :grin:

And to Chuff, love the new sig!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2012, 20:54
good man,  :grin:

if i lived closer and had a garage then i would be offering it a home and you a helping hand  :cry:

still, stop fudging with vans and fords and get on it  :kiss: :kiss:

Awwwww mate, you're too kind.  :cool: Get your ass moved up here and get me a fecking garage then!  :drool:  :grin:

Ford maintenance is important as I've been squeezing every inch of life out of her wagon for years now.  Stops her from wanting to buy a new car with money we haven't got, and she actually loves this one.

The van?.. well if I can't work on the golf it's an excuse to get out.  :grin:

Glad everyones moaning has finally got you motivated enough to do something!  :grin:


I wish it was that simple....
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: stow1985 on 10 March 2012, 22:02
Glad you back working on this...good to see you've got a few problems sorted to!!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: archie837 on 11 March 2012, 14:55
Yeah man!!!!!!  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 11 March 2012, 16:45
Those photos are blatantly from 2010  :tongue:  :laugh:

Good work mate :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: travisreeve on 11 March 2012, 21:29
WOAHHH..easy tiger  :laugh:

good to see an update.. You guna put in for an mot seeming as its insured 
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 March 2012, 10:27
Good work here Shaun, nice to see you actually doing something for a change! :grin:

Any news on that WUR then?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: Podge92 on 12 March 2012, 13:24
i like the bonnet! very differant
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (Stuff done today! P165)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 March 2012, 21:36
Glad you back working on this...good to see you've got a few problems sorted to!!

Cheers fella. Me to.

Yeah man!!!!!!  :cool:

 :grin:

Those photos are blatantly from 2010  :tongue:  :laugh:

Good work mate :afro:

Shhhhhh, don't tell everyone!  :laugh:

WOAHHH..easy tiger  :laugh:

good to see an update.. You guna put in for an mot seeming as its insured 

There's another one coming in a few minutes.  It's always insured regardless.  I hope to soon yeah. Need to fix the exhaust first.

Good work here Shaun, nice to see you actually doing something for a change! :grin:

Thanks.  :wink: Believe me, I'm always doing something... Sadly it never seems to be on the car. No news yet.

i like the bonnet! very differant

Thanks, it won't be staying long though.  May have an even more interesting one on it some day soon.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 March 2012, 22:15
I still haven't got any money for any fancy stuff right now so can only get on with things that I have lying around or simply requires my time, so......................................

(http://s18.postimage.org/u1dphm5yx/alarm_1.jpg)

Yes that's right, lots of messy wires...  If you've followed this from the start then you'll know I was forced to bin all of the cars wiring and start again. Click Here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.msg1367502#msg1367502) for a refresher.  I've rewired it all now and as a result I was quite reluctant to chop in a new alarm.

Today was the day I bit the bullet  The above is an extreme close up (to not give too much away) of a new system I have had for a while.

I left the previous systems central locking solenoids in and had oodles of fun getting them to work again without any reference to their wiring etc.  :rolleyes:

Remote central locking now working,
Interior and Exterior Microwave sensors working with an adjustable radius of up to 1m away from the vehicle
Shock sensors working, don't sneeze near it! (kidding)
Door, bonnet and boot triggers fitted.
Oh and the nice and flashy blue LED

All that's left to do is a hell of a lot of tidying.  You have no idea how painful it was to cut in to some of the cars new looms.  :cry:  But hey, at least I know it was done properly this time.  :cool:

(http://s9.postimage.org/wzbvbcr9r/alarm_3.jpg)

A friend of mine bought me a very thoughtful Christmas present. He came to VW Whitenoise with me last summer and said my dash was bugging him (he's a little OCD).

(http://s14.postimage.org/epkk7r4pd/Vents.jpg)

Present Fitted

(http://s17.postimage.org/h3y73kzvz/Vents_1.jpg)

(http://s14.postimage.org/kqncpha4x/Vents_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 13 March 2012, 09:21
That is an update that i like to see :cool: not even going to insult you, for a change.

Keep it up :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: dom on 13 March 2012, 09:28
Finally something that warrants a reply :grin:

I've been keeping an eye on your thread as usual Shaun, it's just nice to see some progress :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: Guy on 13 March 2012, 11:06
nice man!  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: tech1889 on 13 March 2012, 19:49
Keep watching in the shadows
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 March 2012, 22:45
That is an update that i like to see :cool: not even going to insult you, for a change.

Keep it up :afro:

Yeah but I know you only do it to spur me on.  :kiss:

Finally something that warrants a reply :grin:

I've been keeping an eye on your thread as usual Shaun, it's just nice to see some progress :afro:

I know, I have been pretty lame in recent months.. busy man... I'll try to keep the updates worthwhile.

nice man!  :cool:

Cheers Guy.  :wink:



Keep watching in the shadows

Better than not at all.  :grin:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: tech1889 on 14 March 2012, 14:45
Thing is with work and that i just dont get the time at the moment to get on here.. I really need to update my mk2 thread as its still here lol
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 March 2012, 14:48
Thing is with work and that i just dont get the time at the moment to get on here.. I really need to update my mk2 thread as its still here lol

It's OK, you make me look good in comparison... Have you got a mk2?  :grin:

If you've got updates for it then yes, they need to be on here....
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: tech1889 on 14 March 2012, 19:16
Yer i have a mk2 and its more poorly than your mk1 lool
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2012, 11:36
Yer i have a mk2 and its more poorly than your mk1 lool


Yeah I know you do, be good to see some updates one day.  :drool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 March 2012, 11:37
Yer i have a mk2 and its more poorly than your mk1 lool


Yeah I know you do, be good to see some updates one day.  :drool:

Just because you posted one update in a year doesn't make you the king up updates.. :rolleyes:Jeeeeezzz :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2012, 11:45
Yer i have a mk2 and its more poorly than your mk1 lool


Yeah I know you do, be good to see some updates one day.  :drool:

Just because you posted one update in a year doesn't make you the king up updates.. :rolleyes:Jeeeeezzz :grin:

There was a pinch of sarcasm there..... Anyway, you clearly don't have to be the king of updates to spur people on...  My King period was last year, it's a well known fact.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 March 2012, 11:50
Yer i have a mk2 and its more poorly than your mk1 lool


Yeah I know you do, be good to see some updates one day.  :drool:

Just because you posted one update in a year doesn't make you the king up updates.. :rolleyes:Jeeeeezzz :grin:

There was a pinch of sarcasm there..... Anyway, you clearly don't have to be the king of updates to spur people on...  My King period was last year, it's a well known fact.

 :grin:

Oh you love it! Get back to work :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2012, 12:01
Will hopefully be doing more this weekend. 

I did get a nice little delivery yesterday.  For the years the car was locked away in a unit, sadly quite a few bits went missing off it! (robbed)...   Most of these little bits have been sourced and replaced now but I was still missing a mirror adjuster.  The bay suddenly had a genuine used pair for £4 so I snapped them up.

(http://s16.postimage.org/6g25z1o0l/Mirror_adjust_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: tech1889 on 15 March 2012, 15:52
Your peak was around this time last year lol.. my peak was stripping the car lmao  :evil:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 March 2012, 16:19
Your peak was around this time last year lol.. my peak was stripping the car lmao  :evil:

It was the 29th of March last year she got her first MOT ticket in 7 years.. it's quite obvious that this was one of the reasons I slowed down dramatically..  I was busy way before then though, doing stupid things like bodywork and paint during the winter!

Yes, stripping down was probably the quickest thing I did, never quite so straight forward or speedy putting them back together again.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: benvictors on 15 March 2012, 21:42
Would be stunning with a 1.8T in this Shaun  :huh: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :wink:
I'll send you a PM tonight if Brad hasn't already  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 March 2012, 01:10
Would be stunning with a 1.8T in this Shaun  :huh: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :wink:
I'll send you a PM tonight if Brad hasn't already  :cool:

Nobody has PM'd me yet, no sweat as it's only curiosity at the moment.........  :lipsrsealed:  Please do though when you get a moment.

Got some time on it again today to tidy up the chaos from the alarm fitting.  Now everything works it was a case of trimming down wires, hiding stuff, securing stuff and double checking everything and adding some more custom shizzle.
 
Would love to post pics of progress but not really a good idea with something like this.  :grin:

However, today I did manage to break something.  When testing door, bonnet and boot triggers, I noticed that I still hadn't got round to putting a new bulb in the interior light....  The age of the plastic as come to a head, it fell to bits as soon as I tried to get it out.

(http://s15.postimage.org/sd794jvuj/Interior_light.jpg)

Anyone got one kicking about for cheap?

Next electrical installation will be upgrading some bits and pieces under the bonnet that I'm not happy with and an adapted GPS Tracker/Locater.  :lipsrsealed:

Some welding work coming very soon too.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: Seanl on 19 March 2012, 06:53
Holy sh!t! Another proper update!  :lipsrsealed
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 March 2012, 13:15
Holy sh!t! Another proper update!  :lipsrsealed

Not really, A proper update on here usually requires lots of pictures.  So a bit of a disappointment really :grin:  I raised expectations too high when I was flooding this thread with decent progress last year but as soon as it was road going it went pretty quiet. (understandably though the current updates aren't the sort I want to share too much about)



Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: BISSONE on 19 March 2012, 14:43
Lol i did exactly the same thing with my interior light, guess 30 year old plastic isnt as good as it once was!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 July 2012, 18:34
Last post in here from me was in March!... sh*t!  Sorry.  :embarassed:

Not going to repeat what I have already said in my other Dub Rides thread today for the.... *cough* van *cough* but, I want the golf to make it to Action so expect some in this thread very soon for the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: lemski on 03 July 2012, 18:35
I nearly fainted seein this pop up.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: Seanl on 03 July 2012, 20:37
I echo my sentiment at the beginning of this page.  :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 July 2012, 20:39
I echo my sentiment at the beginning of this page.  :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Shame it's not a "proper" update.  More like confirmation that I'm not dead!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: Guy on 03 July 2012, 21:29
I echo my sentiment at the beginning of this page.  :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Shame it's not a "proper" update.  More like confirmation that I'm not dead!

ha! March... you pussy... you should try November 17th since I updated the Rivage's thread!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 July 2012, 21:30
I echo my sentiment at the beginning of this page.  :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Shame it's not a "proper" update.  More like confirmation that I'm not dead!

ha! March... you pussy... you should try November 17th since I updated the Rivage's thread!!  :laugh:

 :grin: Yeah but I hadn't even been on the forum, let alone do any work on the car.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: Guy on 03 July 2012, 21:35
I echo my sentiment at the beginning of this page.  :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Shame it's not a "proper" update.  More like confirmation that I'm not dead!

ha! March... you pussy... you should try November 17th since I updated the Rivage's thread!!  :laugh:

 :grin: Yeah but I hadn't even been on the forum, let alone do any work on the car.

yeah... and i have all the flipping time... so i've got no excuse!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Black From The Dead (ALARMING!!! P167)
Post by: Neo Badness on 04 July 2012, 20:13
I nearly fainted seein this pop up.

This :smiley:
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 13:15
Finally got round to getting back on what should be the priority vehicle. My plan is to get both this and the bus to VW Action this year.  Clock is ticking!

Making some phone calls today regarding the desperately needed head and crank work.. Not got time to do it myself now.

Uncovered the golf, found both front tyres were pretty flat  :angry:

Put the battery back on, flicked the key and brrrrrrum... all good. Sourced a replacement WUR from a 93 cabby so will be fitting that this week.

Made some finishing touches to the alarm/central locking etc.  Just need to put the lower part of the dash back in now.

Good bye comedy bonnet.

(http://s14.postimage.org/ynljlj5w1/Bonnet_And_Brace.jpg)

Hello straightest bonnet I've had since the rebuild.

Thanks Travis  :wink:

(http://s15.postimage.org/jcvje1lu3/Bonnet_And_Brace_1.jpg)

Also note my new OMP strut brace, powder coated black.  Purchased for a mere £16  :cool:

Brace fitted, must get my radiator fan cowling sorted, kind of lets the bay down.  I have a better one that requires only a little tarting up before fitting.

(http://s12.postimage.org/wwuz6an4d/Bonnet_And_Brace_5.jpg)

Really must tidy up some of my wiring!

(http://s8.postimage.org/bkqsaz2lh/Bonnet_And_Brace_6.jpg)

New bonnet on, can't be ar5ed to paint it until I have the rest of the car straight. Not very well lined up but I was on my own.

(http://s10.postimage.org/h1hkvu6d5/Bonnet_And_Brace_2.jpg)

(http://s8.postimage.org/gi4tfglid/Bonnet_And_Brace_4.jpg)

(http://s10.postimage.org/70qzb4ed5/Bonnet_And_Brace_3.jpg)

Random shot nose to nose.  :grin:

(http://s16.postimage.org/hvfottgf9/Gimme_a_Kiss.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: Neo Badness on 16 July 2012, 13:32
Progress AND pic's :shocked:

 :smiley:

Keep it up dude
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 13:46
Progress AND pic's :shocked:

 :smiley:

Keep it up dude

Need some of this?

(http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/280538/350wm/M6250809-Bottle_containing_smelling_salts-SPL.jpg)

 :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: Neo Badness on 16 July 2012, 14:03
Progress AND pic's :shocked:

 :smiley:

Keep it up dude

Need some of this?

(http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/280538/350wm/M6250809-Bottle_containing_smelling_salts-SPL.jpg)

 :grin:

Fortunately I was sitting down when I read this, so I just waiting for the dizziness to pass... :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 14:14
^^^  :grin:  :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 July 2012, 14:28
Much prefer the new bonnet :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 July 2012, 14:39
Was going to take the piss..

It's nice to see this still part of your plans :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Yet another bonnet, Bracing and other shizzle P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 14:46
Much prefer the new bonnet :cool:

Me too, only had a comedy bonnet on it to hide the fact I didn't have a decent one for the couple of shows I went to last year.

Was going to take the piss..

It's nice to see this still part of your plans :cool:

I'm back on the case now!  :wink:
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 July 2012, 22:51
It's sad how this car has spent 11 months off the road. Well, things are hopefully looking up. Aiming to to get it running like new, looking like it should and sitting well amongst it's friends at VW action at the end of August (where it didn't make it to last year)

A few weeks ago I got a replacement WUR from a 93 cabby for a sensible price - £15

So I had to get this little g1t out and hope it was the cause of my fuelling issues (incorrect pressures)

(http://s17.postimage.org/58a1bf3u7/bad_wur.jpg)

Getting the allen headed bolts out was a bit of chore but finally got the unit out.

(http://s7.postimage.org/sb45aqsej/wur_out.jpg)

Cleaned up the replacement

(http://s11.postimage.org/dyjkczt2b/good_wur.jpg)

and in it went

(http://s7.postimage.org/wupknqp1n/good_wur_fitted.jpg)

Took a few times to prime the system but it barely started and really didn't want to idle, in fact, when given some beans it missed and popped and ran like sh*t.  To me this was a good sign, sounds daft but because I suspected the old one was duff, I had to tune the car to a happy medium to do without fuel pressure regulation.

Adjusted the fueling at the metering head, the timing and the idle and voila!... Running like it should, not been like this since 2004! Ticks over when cold with low fuel pressure, pressure rises whilst warming up and still runs sweet proving that the later unit fitted is doing it's job.  I'm very happy.  :smiley: Oh and my exhaust is sorted for now (unless MOT man tells me otherwise)

Whilst parked up the car has been leaving a nice patch of oil on the ground.  :angry:  It used to leave the odd spot but now there's loads.  Seems like clean oil and I fear that it may be the gearbox.  :cry:  There was a lot of oil spray underneath the car and therefore everything was very dirty. Cleaned every square inch and am now playing the waiting game to see if I can trace the source.

Engine covered in cleaner

(http://s10.postimage.org/xw5isuo2x/dirty_engine.jpg)

After

(http://s12.postimage.org/aqcqnvhpp/clean_engine.jpg)

(http://s15.postimage.org/tqqwdvdob/clean_underbody.jpg)

Anything you see that's looking a bit worse for wear under the bonnet, have no fear, I've got it covered.  :cool:

Forgot to take a pic of how nasty it was underneath.

Dragged out the rest of the interior bits that were still not fitted due to recent electrical work, was pretty minging.  Cleaned it up, finished tidying up the new Alarm, Immobiliser and Central Locking wiring and fitted everything. Doesn't look too bad.  :smiley:  No carpets back in until next year, if I ever bother.

(http://s17.postimage.org/uluy3rokv/interior.jpg)

Too many vehicles to worry about these days and the other halfs car's not even in the pic.  :grin:

(http://s10.postimage.org/76hm6l7xl/busted_knuckle_garage.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 July 2012, 11:19
Good to see it's all up and running again mate, you've got more patience than me!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 July 2012, 21:59
Good to see it's all up and running again mate, you've got more patience than me!

Cheers fella... I wouldn't need patience if I had nothing else going on in my life, but where's the fun in that.

Just be nice to get it into a state where I can actually enjoy it more often, bit late in the year now but hey, if I keep at it now there's still plenty of time before the gritters come out.   :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 July 2012, 10:10
"Fog" Light.  :cry:

(http://s14.postimage.org/cdp8w5tsx/fog_light.jpg)

I think my car has developed tears, it's very sad.  :sad:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 30 July 2012, 10:12
It's sad because you have neglected it for so long. The money you spent on the camper you could have ploughed into a paint job.. :cry:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 July 2012, 10:16
It's sad because you have neglected it for so long. The money you spent on the camper you could have ploughed into a paint job.. :cry:

You're exactly right.   I wish I could explain my justification for the camper on here but I can't so  :drool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: leigh_harty on 30 July 2012, 16:10
That camper is ace! You need one of them camper tents along side it  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 July 2012, 16:17
That camper is ace! You need one of them camper tents along side it  :cool:

 :grin: It's ace until it's next MOT comes up... intend to get it an awning or a drive away tent but that can wait until next year... funds all going to the golf for now.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 10:45
Ages ago this fell to bits when I simply looked at it.  :grin:

(http://s18.postimage.org/9f5b5n0nt/INterior_light.jpg)

Thanks Travis for the replacement (came from his mk1 jetta he was breaking, same source as my bonnet)... Replaced bulb with a multi LED festoon while I was at it.

(http://s13.postimage.org/7k6etvv4n/INterior_light_1.jpg)

 :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: Len on 31 July 2012, 15:33
small potatoes!


get on with the real work!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 15:58
small potatoes!

get on with the real work!

was done a little while ago, just forgot to add this bit and thank Mr Reeve.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: Len on 02 August 2012, 12:48
Just trying to hide your slackness maybe? :rolleyes:

 :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Preparation for Action - P170
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 August 2012, 13:43
Just trying to hide your slackness maybe? :rolleyes:

 :grin:

Not doing a very good job am I..........
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 August 2012, 12:26
 :huh:

Got day off work, not going to Whitenoise.  Flapping around today with the golf, hoping I can get it through tomorrow.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: Len on 03 August 2012, 12:46
Good luck for MOT Shaun!  :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 August 2012, 13:34
Good luck for MOT Shaun!  :afro:

Thanks mate, currently sat in a queue at Argos waiting for a 3 sided pop up gazebo to work under as it's pi55ing it down.  :angry:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 03 August 2012, 13:38
Good luck with the MOT Shauny boy.

If it makes it any better sun is out an I've just got out the sea :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 August 2012, 16:47
Why is there no poll for what it will fail on this year?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 August 2012, 17:33
Why is there no poll for what it will fail on this year?

Can you remember what it failed on last year?

By all means start your bets now.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 August 2012, 20:20
No idea, but K-Jet is involved, so I'm going to guess emissions.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Booked For Tomorrow
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 11:12
No idea, but K-Jet is involved, so I'm going to guess emissions.

One rear flexi brake hose.  Which was annoying as I'd finished putting the car back together to then take the rear beam off for a poxy hose. 

Last year it had fueling issues but I did have use of a CO meter and got it bang on for the MOT, ran like sh*te though.

You may have placed a good bet as I have changed the WUR and set the car up by sight and sound this time.   :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Today
Post by: JC on 04 August 2012, 11:15
thats soooooooooooooooooooooooo last year .

and enough of the excuses.

What time will we be consoling you ?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Today
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 11:43
thats soooooooooooooooooooooooo last year .

and enough of the excuses.

What time will we be consoling you ?

Yep, it might be a big can of worms this year.

You can wipe away my tears at around half one, it's booked in for half 12.  Going to leave soon and give it a run.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT Today
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 13:16
It only went and bl00dy passed!   :smug: Sooooo happy.

Just waiting for the write up to see if there are any advisories.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: JC on 04 August 2012, 13:21
:afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 04 August 2012, 13:36
The backhanders in this one are strong.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 August 2012, 15:26
Ahh that is what we like to hear. Now that back wax you wanted isn't an issue because you don't have to spend any money on the failures :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 16:50
The backhanders in this one are strong.

Never, would rather it failed than put a shed on the road.

No advisories either.  :smug:

Ahh that is what we like to hear. Now that back wax you wanted isn't an issue because you don't have to spend any money on the failures :cool:

Yep, but to save funds I'm doing sack and crack myself.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 21:10
So far I have done about 15 light miles in it followed by 40 really harsh ones... Goes surprising well considering. I think I am going to raise the rear a little as the front feels a bit to light in the rain.

Last blast resulted in pools of oil on the drive!   :shocked: Open the bonnet and some tool didn't put the oil filler cap back on properly...... That'll be me then.   :embarassed:

Luckily I discovered my proper oil leak before I coated the clean engine in sh*t again.  Seems to be coming from a small section of sump gasket.  No bother as engine work is coming right up.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: Wayne on 04 August 2012, 21:17
Good result with the mot :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 22:08
Good result with the mot :afro:

Yeah I thought so....  :grin:  Need to get on with everything I failed on last year now.

It still has a huge to do list.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: JC on 04 August 2012, 22:22
get on with it then and stop buying old buses  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :tongue:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 August 2012, 22:40
get on with it then and stop buying old buses  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :tongue:

I will if you sort you dodgy gear linkages out.  :drool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: JC on 04 August 2012, 23:03
get on with it then and stop buying old buses  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :tongue:

I will if you sort you dodgy gear linkages out.  :drool:

nah, the Lottery of is it first or reverse keeps me on my toes  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - MOT PASSED!!!
Post by: Len on 05 August 2012, 16:56
Good news!





(it passed!) :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Thrashed with woes.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 August 2012, 11:42
Since Saturday I have clocked 100 miles, most of them harsh, there's some great roads around me. I forget how well this thing goes. Serious pulling power between 4-6k... I can't get enough of it right now, it's running well. 

I have run in to an annoying problem and can not figure it out.  It's so loud when thrashed it's often difficult to hear anything other than the engine.  However, driving normally I have noticed it's developed a clicking sound from the front near side which is in time with the wheel rolling.  The best way to describe it is like having a stone stuck in your tyre.  It's not that though.  Happens in gear and when coasting.

I have jacked up the offending corner and I can't replicate it with the wheel off the road, nor can I see anything that would cause such a sound.  It's a little concerning.

Any suggestions welcome.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Thrashed with woes
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 August 2012, 13:40
Just been out in it again, bizarrely it appears the sound is coming from the rear. Less concerned now as I know it won't be CV or gearbox related.. Jack out again.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Thrashed with woes
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 06 August 2012, 13:58
Great news it passed, i'm a little slow.. i know! :grin:

You could always get someone else to drive it real slowly as you walk next to the offending wheel.. just to get a better idea of what could be causing the sound.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Thrashed with woes
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 August 2012, 14:23
Great news it passed, i'm a little slow.. i know! :grin:

You could always get someone else to drive it real slowly as you walk next to the offending wheel.. just to get a better idea of what could be causing the sound.

It's OK, I know you're a tad slow at times.   :grin:

I had to turn the engine off while slowly coasting, open the passenger door and lean over.  That's how I discovered it was at the rear.  Just jacked it up, spun the wheel and traced it.

The handbrake cable had popped out of one of the securing points on the rear beam and was catching the rim of the wheel.  Just dealing with it now.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Picture update P174
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 August 2012, 21:20
Here's the little beggar that was causing my mild panic which turned out to be nothing much at all.

(http://s12.postimage.org/ucr7lwce5/Clicky_Wheel.jpg)

You can see where it should have been clipped in against the beam, all sorted now though and only a light scuff on the plastic sheath.

Here's the damage I did to the BBS front Valance the other day with the ramps... Not impressed.  :angry: Bent where the fogs should be (will straighten out again if I remove and refit), Scuffed both corners so needs repainting.  :sad:

(http://s13.postimage.org/wqmnr1yyv/Ramp_Smack.jpg)

(http://s15.postimage.org/oo7s13q9n/Ramp_Smack_1.jpg)

Ah well, need to take it off to get the fogs in.

As I had it's ass in the air today I decided I would raise the rear suspension, brought it up 20mm.  Handles much more how I prefer now.  :cool:

(http://s13.postimage.org/y23lr09c7/Rasied_Rear.jpg)



Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Picture update P174
Post by: DubFan on 06 August 2012, 22:39
Looks good in that shot.
Glad you got it sorted.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Picture update P174
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 August 2012, 23:59
Looks good in that shot.
Glad you got it sorted.

Cheers.

Any shot taken away from my drive is an improvement.  :grin:
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2012, 12:52
Last week I spent some time cracking on with some bodywork matters. Ideally I would like this car to be the same colour all over in time for action, bit of a task to be honest, especially with the weather often not being on my side.

When I first put this back on the road last year, a lot of bodywork took place.  Sadly a replacement wing I tarted up for the NS turned out to be from a cabby, this didn't fit so well as these are slightly different to tin tops and the poor fit was exaggerated when the body kit was put back on. I fitted it anyway and made do.

Earlier this year I sourced 2, never fitted OEM tin top wings  :cool: and began working on the NS one to replace the one mentioned above.

(http://s14.postimage.org/idm8f2b29/Wing_1.jpg)

Flat

(http://s10.postimage.org/4hurk86d5/Wing_2.jpg)

Optimus
(http://s8.postimage.org/v0x990f85/Wing_3.jpg)

Base
(http://s12.postimage.org/agssitc0t/Wing_4.jpg)

Got one of these for the cans, last time I did without, never again.

(http://s9.postimage.org/e6981dydr/Spray_Gun.jpg)

Cracked on with bonnet number........... actually I've lost count.  :grin:

Degrease

(http://s17.postimage.org/j7kit4s4v/Bonnet_1.jpg)

Rust removal

(http://s8.postimage.org/emc24jv2t/Bonnet_2.jpg)

Key

(http://s8.postimage.org/fksf6u8et/Bonnet_3.jpg)

Ding Filling

(http://s17.postimage.org/t8pd2g57z/Bonnet_4.jpg)

Smooth

(http://s10.postimage.org/68s1ab8zd/Bonnet_5.jpg)

This happened quite a lot, little bastids!  :angry:

(http://s12.postimage.org/3q86f0gf1/Bonnet_7.jpg)

Painted and plonked on car for colour match test before wet sanding

(http://s8.postimage.org/jzsxci87p/Test_fit.jpg)

Not impressed with this paint to be honest, it's a lot cheaper than what I was using before, I need to use more of it and it's more Matte than Satin.  :sad:

Wet sanding

(http://s10.postimage.org/6x5xqde0p/Bonnet_8.jpg)

Sooo much more to do.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Picture update P174
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2012, 12:54
Also trying to get the engine tip top

(Copied from post addressed to danny_p)

When I bought this car 8 years ago from the previous owner of 17 years I questioned it's rattly head (typical worn DX solid lifter sound that I often compare to the clattery sound of the old ford OHV engine).  The owner said that it had been like it for as long as he could remember, as far as he was aware it was down to the high lift cam and was normal.  I took this with a pinch of salt and planned to check the clearances.  I never got round to it as it got smashed up soon after purchase.  :cry:  I must add that it had always been meticulously serviced from day one. 

My previous (standard DX engined) MK1 sounded similar so I am use to it but that had some serious mileage and therefore I put it's clattering down to wear and tear.

I have owned and heard quiet DX heads on MK1's that are setup properly so I naturally assume I can address this one.

Anyway, I'm getting round to giving this motor a decent once over and last night started with the head by checking the clearances.  The Richard Lloyd cold clearances differ from standard and documented in imperial.  :rolleyes:

(http://s17.postimage.org/3x2qmck1b/Head_work_1.jpg)

(http://s16.postimage.org/d1im3570l/Head_work_2.jpg)

INLET        EXHAUST
0.008"       0.016"

Believe it or not, with a 132k on the clock the exhaust clearances are bang on.  :shocked:

For the inlets I have 1 measuring at the documented 0.008" two at 0.009" and 1 at 0.010".  This to me looks pretty good, right?  The worst clearance is only 2 thou out.  For the type of head I have, am I right to assume that this is still well within tolerance or, is the tolerance far less on a high lift cam and less forgiving?

If this does all sound fine then why is the head so noisy?  I was thinking worn guides maybe, but I would expect to be burning oil which this engine has never done.  Is it also worth noting that this car does not have standard valves either, they are a couple of mm larger diameter over standard.

I just hate the fact that it sounds like a tired and battered wreck when it doesn't drive like it.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: leigh_harty on 17 August 2012, 17:02


I just hate the fact that it sounds like a tired and battered wreck when it doesn't drive like it.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.


Stick a cherry bomb on it? Would distract the ear away from your shot engine?  :grin: :kiss:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2012, 22:34


I just hate the fact that it sounds like a tired and battered wreck when it doesn't drive like it.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.


Stick a cherry bomb on it? Would distract the ear away from your shot engine?  :grin: :kiss:



Just to be clear, this motor is far from shot...  :rolleyes:

Will be checking for oil starvation next.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: jmsheahan on 17 August 2012, 23:10
Can't offer any advice on the Cylinder head unfortunately but the car is looking great   :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: Wayne on 17 August 2012, 23:51
I would get the oil pressure checked if it is that noisy.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 August 2012, 23:58
Can't offer any advice on the Cylinder head unfortunately but the car is looking great   :cool:

Cheers fella... Be nice to have it looking like it means business again.

I would get the oil pressure checked if it is that noisy.

Yeah thinking the same to be honest.  Its not that bad, sounds like a typical DX head, just don't want it to.

Going to check the cam bearing caps too me thinks.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: Wayne on 18 August 2012, 00:02
One other thing is when did it last have a oil pump, for what they cost it might be worth trying.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 00:38
One other thing is when did it last have a oil pump, for what they cost it might be worth trying.

Fook knows but I'm not one for buying stuff on a whim.   :grin:  Who am I kidding? Well not when it comes to things like this but will quite happily replace it if it turns out to be faulty.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: Wayne on 18 August 2012, 10:16
Might be worth dropping the sump and checking the pick up gauze.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 10:25
Might be worth dropping the sump and checking the pick up gauze.

Which is what I meant by checking for oil starvation.   :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: leigh_harty on 18 August 2012, 11:46


I just hate the fact that it sounds like a tired and battered wreck when it doesn't drive like it.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.


Stick a cherry bomb on it? Would distract the ear away from your shot engine?  :grin: :kiss:



Just to be clear, this motor is far from shot...  :rolleyes:

Will be checking for oil starvation next.

Just to be clear, im being an arsed and jealous of your golf  :smiley:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 12:36
Yeah I knew you were taking the pi55!  :laugh:

Just noticed the forum banner no longer mentions sarcasm! that could be interesting for new members.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: leigh_harty on 18 August 2012, 19:07
OH and im jelous of the bus! or am i being sarcastic? dont know if im allowed or not  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: JC on 18 August 2012, 19:23


Just noticed the forum banner no longer mentions sarcasm! that could be interesting for new members.  :grin:

its still on the main page, just more discrete  :evil:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 19:27


Just noticed the forum banner no longer mentions sarcasm! that could be interesting for new members.  :grin:
its still on the main page, just more discrete  :evil:

Subtle?  Practically invisible.  :grin:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 19:30
Very busy and stressful day....... Nearly all of the car is now satin!   :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: JC on 18 August 2012, 19:37
Very busy and stressful day....... Nearly all of the car is now satin!   :lipsrsealed:

glad I dont come up then  :tongue:

 - nearly all my head and both arms are now BRIGHT red  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Body and Motor Matters P175
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 August 2012, 20:05
Very busy and stressful day....... Nearly all of the car is now satin!   :lipsrsealed:

glad I dont come up then  :tongue:

 - nearly all my head and both arms are now BRIGHT red  :grin:

Don't be daft, I would have just got you to help.   :laugh:  Then your arms would have been black like mine.

Wet sanding this much metal by hand is a chore!

Burnt then?  What have you been doing?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2012, 22:25
Want to go to VW Action with the car looking half decent.. Plan was, whack some matte or satin on it so at least its the same colour all over.

Changed paint which complicated things and now I've gone OTT with wet sanding, ended up working up to 2500 grit paper on the bonnet, mostly by hand followed by a lot of rubbing compound. Looks like the whole car is going to have to end up the same!

(http://s17.postimage.org/t8pd2g57z/Bonnet_4.jpg)

(http://s17.postimage.org/w1dkcy96n/Wet_Sand_Frenzy_1.jpg)

(http://s10.postimage.org/htja4eknt/Wet_Sand_Frenzy_2.jpg)

Another just to show that the lines in the bonnet are reflections from phone lines. Sadly the bonnet isn't as straight as I thought it was and I have missed some little dings... Past caring at the moment. Note that the bonnet isn't actually fitted.

(http://s8.postimage.org/wrlnsrnsl/Wet_Sand_Frenzy_6.jpg)

Now don't for one minute think that it's going to be showroom, there's no clear coat, oh and I'm doing it.  :grin:

However, it's a lot shinier than I planned!

Got a long way to go though.........

(http://s8.postimage.org/kfirf9zxx/Wet_Sand_Frenzy_5.jpg)



Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: JC on 20 August 2012, 22:33
As per PM - stop fcuking worrying  :rolleyes:

The fact this car is even golf shaped still, let alone running, taxed and mot'd is a MASSIVE credit to you mate  :cool:

Just enjoy it and stop fretting !

And let's be honest  Owt would look better than the cooking Mazda that you went to action in last year  :tongue:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2012, 22:42
As per PM - stop fcuking worrying  :rolleyes:

The fact this car is even golf shaped still, let alone running, taxed and mot'd is a MASSIVE credit to you mate  :cool:

Just enjoy it and stop fretting !

And let's be honest  Owt would look better than the cooking Mazda that you went to action in last year  :tongue:

Cheers matey... It's not fretting really and believe me, I couldn't give a feck what others thought, seen far worse and I am proud of the car, very much. Doing it for me more than anything. Need to feel that we are still progressing, even if it's a little bit at a time.  Some might think that this project drags, often I do too, but I am not in a great position to have a car like this but I am also in no position to part with it.  :smiley:

The Mazda still has that fecking sticker on the window, well most of it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: JC on 20 August 2012, 22:44
The fact it gets re mot'd every year is progress Shaun  :smiley:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2012, 22:47
The fact it gets re mot'd every year is progress Shaun  :smiley:

True that.  :wink:

After this last big stint of work is done, going to spend the rest of the year driving it until the gritters come out, that'll be March then.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: Len on 21 August 2012, 13:50
You old woman!
Drive the car and enjoy it and stop fussing about trying to make it perfect!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 August 2012, 13:55
You old woman!
Drive the car and enjoy it and stop fussing about trying to make it perfect!

I have been driving it.  Done around 400 miles in it recently.  Just want to get it up to scratch.  Right now it doesn't run.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 21 August 2012, 16:09
Am i mssing something? What's been fl_lcked up? :undecided:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 21 August 2012, 18:31
That bonnet is lovely and shiny to say theres no clearcoat on it!

Im still intrigued as to what youve flucked up. :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 August 2012, 20:57
That's the problem, the fact that it's shiny. I'm using cans and this wasn't actually the desired result as the paint is only matte/satin. Now the cars covered in the stuff I have to match the rest of it!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: DubFan on 23 August 2012, 11:34
so you made it look better?

that's a f**k up?  :huh:

 :grin:

Keep at it Shaun.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 August 2012, 23:38
so you made it look better?

that's a f**k up?  :huh:

In a way yes, because it's going to take a lot to make the rest of the car like that.  :grin:

so you made it look better?

that's a f**k up?  :huh:

 :grin:

Keep at it Shaun.

Meh, might nitromors it and go for:

(http://i50.tinypic.com/ao3zg0.jpg)

Much easier.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: DanChave on 24 August 2012, 09:47
Dude, you can't flat and polish a satin or matte finish, of course it will come out shiney lol! Good work though :)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: lemski on 24 August 2012, 10:00
Dude i wouldnt worry, i sprayed matt black on mine in 2 places and its more glossy. Looks gd still
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: DanChave on 24 August 2012, 10:47
Haha, fair play :)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 August 2012, 14:49
Dude, you can't flat and polish a satin or matte finish, of course it will come out shiney lol! Good work though :)

The paint I started with was ace, lovely even coverage, no need to do anything, but it cost a bomb and financially didn't make sense to do the whole car in it.  This other stuff doesn't spray or cover any where near as good so needed a light rubbing to even it out,   I went a bit too far with it!  :laugh:

Dude i wouldnt worry, i sprayed matt black on mine in 2 places and its more glossy. Looks gd still

Not worried, just OCD's at the wrong time.  :grin:  Fook it, if it turns out good enough I'll just be able to get the graphics on and leave it.  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 August 2012, 11:53
You need to drop the page numbers thing - this is on P36 for me now.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 August 2012, 19:36
You need to drop the page numbers thing - this is on P36 for me now.  :grin:

Damn it, has this site face lift now made the page numbering screen resolution sensitive?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: Steve_PD on 25 August 2012, 20:50
You can now choose how many posts per page are displayed. Myself and DH are now viewing 50 posts per page so only on page 36.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 August 2012, 20:51
You can now choose how many posts per page are displayed. Myself and DH are now viewing 50 posts per page so only on page 36.

Ah, not clocked that yet....  Ah well, should make finding relevant updates in peoples threads more interesting.
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - RIP Brian Ricketts :-(
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 August 2012, 21:16
I have just read that Brian Ricketts passed away a couple of months ago in hospital.  :cry:  He was the engineering genius behind Richard Lloyds cars and continued his work long after Richard moved on to other projects, this included keeping GTI Engineering going under the name of BR Motorsport.

In March 2008 Richard Lloyd was killed in a private plane crash, he was on route to the Nogaro Circuit in France with David Leslie to prepare Apex Motorsport's Jaguar for the upcoming FIA GT3 season.  Shortly after, I was on the case with this car as it made me more determined to keep it alive.

I have recently got hold of some more info on my engine and will post shortly... Sadly it doesn't help me a great deal if one day the need to fully rebuild it to spec comes around.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 August 2012, 23:44
Myself and DH are now viewing 50 posts per page so only on page 36.

It's how the smart kids roll.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - I'VE F11CKED UP.. p177
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 22:25
Myself and DH are now viewing 50 posts per page so only on page 36.

It's how the smart kids roll.

A kid you are not.  :grin:
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 22:51
OK not really, just paper and tape!

(http://s7.postimage.org/z5pz4ewqj/Spraying_1.jpg)

(http://s15.postimage.org/6d381u4zf/Spraying_2a.jpg)

(http://s11.postimage.org/b8t2i61pf/Spraying_3.jpg)

(http://s17.postimage.org/mf1mdtlyn/Spraying_4.jpg)

It's getting there, the bonnet won't match for now but I'm not ar5ed at the moment...

Couldn't get it started this evening, found out it was because I'd been a dumbass and left a security feature on.  :laugh:

Not bothering to take the bottom end to bits yet as I'm waiting for parts and VW action is only a couple of days away.

Went for a rag in it tonight, went really well. In fact I'm going back out now.  :evil:


Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: JC on 28 August 2012, 22:52
get some of that roller paint  :grin: sorted  :evil:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 23:02
get some of that roller paint  :grin: sorted  :evil:

That's for the van...  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: JC on 28 August 2012, 23:06
 :laugh:

might do Clive  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 23:52
:laugh:

might do Clive  :lipsrsealed:

I've seen what can be achieved with rollers, it's all about the wet sanding.   As if you'd do Clive,

a) it doesn't need it and
3) You wouldn't dare.

 :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: lemski on 29 August 2012, 10:57
I like. When will body work be finished shaun
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 August 2012, 11:16
I like. When will body work be finished shaun

Well, some short cuts have been taken, for example some dents haven't been addressed (a couple of which are awkward), but weather providing it should look pretty decent by Friday.  As far as being done properly I'd say a couple of months as I need to take glass out to address a couple of other issues.   Hopefully getting myself a MIG Welder next month, then some serious work will begin on both this and the van (which needs a lot!)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: lemski on 29 August 2012, 11:24
Gd stuff that. I hate bodywork. Took me for ever to get my rear quarter to look presentable. And u can still see it slightly.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 August 2012, 11:28
Gd stuff that. I hate bodywork. Took me for ever to get my rear quarter to look presentable. And u can still see it slightly.

I have to be in the mood for it but oddly I know what you mean, the rear quarter on mine still doesn't look right either close up.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: Len on 29 August 2012, 12:47
Where this Privacy Glass?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Privacy Glass
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 August 2012, 12:49
Where this Privacy Glass?

I suppose you don't read all that often.....  :rolleyes:  :kiss:

(http://s11.postimage.org/b8t2i61pf/Spraying_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 September 2012, 22:26
So we made it to VW Action again but this time in the correct vehicles.   No drama's on the way there or back however the Golf didn't like driving at the van's top speed.  :rolleyes:

Bumped into a couple of familiar cars/faces. Saw Lewy with JV and his Rallye on Saturday followed by M.I.K.E and his VR6 mk2 who pitched up near us.

Had a thoroughly good weekend although that Jenson D Groover chap needs to stop feeling himself up on stage!

I'm pretty happy how mine's ended up looking so far.

(http://s11.postimage.org/6l2mbi2hv/Action_1.jpg)

(http://s10.postimage.org/rsr7o3d5l/Action_2.jpg)

Will post my other action pics up in a bit in the Shows and Events section.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 September 2012, 23:16
Rest of my pics are up.  :wink:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=226787.msg2211234#msg2211234

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: Len on 04 September 2012, 13:31
Where this Privacy Glass?

I suppose you don't read all that often.....  :rolleyes:  :kiss:

(http://s11.postimage.org/b8t2i61pf/Spraying_3.jpg)

That aint privacy!

Thats papier mache fakes! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 September 2012, 14:20
Yeah I know, it wasn't the best title, just thought it was better than saying More Painting Shizzle. Anyway, privacy glass (like what the van has) means you cant see through the glass, I think you will find that my papier mache fakes lived up to that.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: travisreeve on 07 September 2012, 23:55
YAAWWWWNNNNN.. sooooooo missed much ooooooo a black bonnet now theres something we didnt see evey day ;)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Action Man
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 December 2012, 14:34
Missed this place.  :cry:

I'm coming back...

Just ordered new exhaust system.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: JC on 28 December 2012, 17:41
fooking hell, hello stranger  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 December 2012, 18:21
fooking hell, hello stranger  :kiss:

Missed me?... How's it going, MR Global Mod!?  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: JC on 28 December 2012, 22:33
good ta mr stranger  :grin:

still gotta meet up,  :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 December 2012, 22:37
Coming back from where?  :huh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2012, 12:58
good ta mr stranger  :grin:

still gotta meet up,  :lipsrsealed: :whistle:

Damn right we do, especially before yours gets sold!

Coming back from where?  :huh:

Coming back from somewhere I hope to never be again.  :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: Horney on 29 December 2012, 15:57
Slough?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: JC on 29 December 2012, 16:01
good ta mr stranger  :grin:

still gotta meet up,  :lipsrsealed: :whistle:

Damn right we do, especially before yours gets sold!

Coming back from where?  :huh:

Coming back from somewhere I hope to never be again.  :wink:

Mk3 specialist  :huh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2012, 16:04
Slough?

 :grin:


Mk3 specialist  :huh:

NEVER!..  :grin:

Nah just unpublished life shizzle.... It's all good now, well most of it.  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: dom on 29 December 2012, 16:42
Just caught up on this....haven't checked many dub rides threads since the summer, wasn't expecting to see any progress with yours :tongue:

Things are coming along nicely :afro:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Return Of The Slack
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 December 2012, 22:38
Just caught up on this....haven't checked many dub rides threads since the summer, wasn't expecting to see any progress with yours :tongue:

Things are coming along nicely :afro:

Ha, Thanks... And I haven't even touched the car or been on here since early September!  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 January 2013, 13:50
Time to say goodbye to the vintage Supersprint, and have a go with a Sportex Race System (deleted centre box)

(http://s9.postimage.org/8io27e60v/Zaust.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: jonrandom on 07 January 2013, 14:26
Looking good!  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2013, 10:27
Looking good!  :cool:

Thanks, would be more impressive if I had fabricated my own stuff like you have done, sadly not a skill of mine.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: Horney on 08 January 2013, 10:34
THis will need a video when fitted!

Nick
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2013, 11:26
THis will need a video when fitted!

Nick


You're on, but then you haven't heard it with it's current setup, sounded alright.  However if I were to do a comparison now, it would be nasty blowing manifold sound versus this new setup. 

Got me thinking, after all the posts on here, I don't think I've ever put a video up!.. Quite fancy getting a friend involved to shoot it in motion.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2013, 21:18
Just got a Tax Disc reminder. I certainly got my moneys worth from the current one!  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: JC on 08 January 2013, 21:19
Probably more use than thom89 does  :lipsrsealed:

 :tongue:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2013, 21:23
Probably more use than thom89 does  :lipsrsealed:

 :tongue:

 :laugh:

Last time I drove it was the weekend after Action!  :lipsrsealed:  It's been paralysed ever since.  The exhaust above should be fitted at the weekend so hopefully that'll be the kick start I need.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: JC on 08 January 2013, 21:24
Sunday spannering ?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 January 2013, 21:27
Sunday spannering ?

Hopefully, if the weather behaves itself.... but then again there's something else pretty crazy going on here at the mo that may get in the way of that plan!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: JC on 10 January 2013, 17:09
well you jinxed the weekend weather  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: tdi_blu on 10 January 2013, 18:07
Nice system as said post a vid when its all on  :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2013, 20:27
well you jinxed the weekend weather  :rolleyes:

Sorry.   :embarrassed:  Yesterday prediction for snow was for Sunday, which kind of ruined my plan, now it's Saturday so could be screwed for both days! Grrrr

Nice system as said post a vid when its all on  :wink:

Cheers, will have to see if I even manage to get it on now.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: JC on 10 January 2013, 20:30
its only a bit of white wet stuff  :whistle: just put a bin bag down first . . . .  :tongue:

 :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 January 2013, 20:32
its only a bit of white wet stuff  :whistle: just put a bin bag down first . . . .  :tongue:

 :whistle:

Not too worried about the white stuff, worked on cars in all weather before now, however the last time I tried to start it, it wasn't having any of it which worries me as it's never failed to start!  Secondly I ne edto get the car in the air which may prove difficult on my drive in snow.
Title: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 January 2013, 17:46
So, I had planned to get the new exhaust on today, weather was bang on for it too! 

Something I didn't think I'd be doing this year is now in full swing, my house is up for sale.   :shocked:  :whistle:

The missus and I are going to take a gamble on a bigger house that needs everything ripping out and doing again, plus side is it has a Garage that the Golf can move in to. Be a good project and Investment if we get it but a lot of graft coming my way!  Getting it depends on getting the right money for what we have now.  Today we had viewings so had to stay out of the way.  :sad:

When I got back home I thought I'd at least get it fired up, take it for a spin and put it where it needs to be to get it in the air.  Something I failed to mention in the past is that since the last time I drove it (August!), I haven't been able to start it!  Was really pi55ing me off as I'd made some good leaps forward with regards to getting it running nicely.  After half an hour of trying, it turned out I had to disconnect the warm up regulator.  This has annoyed me as it hasn't been on the car long!

Took it for a VERY noisy blast all over the place for about an hour and it seemed relatively happy considering. Going to get the new exhaust on this week, even if it means doing it in sub zero temperatures in the dark!

 



Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 13 January 2013, 17:56
slacker  :grin: should have done it when you got back from the blast  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 January 2013, 00:43
slacker  :grin: should have done it when you got back from the blast  :whistle:

Yeah I know, I wasted what daylight I had left driving it.... Had to be done though, really missed it.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 14 January 2013, 18:49
erm, for sale  :huh: :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: Seanl on 14 January 2013, 19:04
I'd assumed he was talking about the house....... :huh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 January 2013, 20:46
erm, for sale  :huh: :lipsrsealed: :shocked:

 :grin:  A day after you post a reply you notice the title!  :whistle:

I'd assumed he was talking about the house....... :huh:

Nah it's the car.. £1000 buy it now.  :grin:









NO WAY... would never part!... (famous last words)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 14 January 2013, 20:47
bite me, I am on medication and havent had a decent nights sleep in a week  :tongue:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 January 2013, 20:50
bite me, I am on medication and havent had a decent nights sleep in a week  :tongue:

That explains a lot, say no to crack  :drool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 14 January 2013, 20:52
bite me, I am on medication and havent had a decent nights sleep in a week  :tongue:

That explains a lot, say no to crack  :drool:

Dry too, not good  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 January 2013, 20:53
bite me, I am on medication and havent had a decent nights sleep in a week  :tongue:

That explains a lot, say no to crack  :drool:

Dry too, not good  :lipsrsealed:

Go outside if you wanna get wet, it's been snowing.

Oh dear.  :sad:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2013, 12:28
Would be sad to see you ever sell this
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 12:38
Would be sad to see you ever sell this

Almost as bad as keeping it and letting it sit!  :grin:  It's been my ball and chain for nearly a decade.  Don't worry though, things will change and I can't see me getting the bolt croppers on it any time soon.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2013, 12:46
Same here mate
Still got a Suzuki swift Gti in my garage that was my first car in 1994
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 14:00
Same here mate
Still got a Suzuki swift Gti in my garage that was my first car in 1994

I know, I remember the pictures... Is it a lifer then?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 15 January 2013, 18:50
and here was me ready to convert it to a trailer for the back of the mk2  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 15 January 2013, 19:16
 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what the hell?!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

thought it was with u till u die
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2013, 20:51
Same here mate
Still got a Suzuki swift Gti in my garage that was my first car in 1994

I know, I remember the pictures... Is it a lifer then?

god knows, had it out in the open in the summer its in good order, my mate wants it to his bodyshop so we can put it back to original  (white etc)

just dunno what to do with it, cant keep every car i own and now iv taken the golf 3 to the stage its at and built it all with ben, i think it would be like selling a kidney to sell the golf...

one will have to go at some point
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2013, 00:16
Turn the swift into a track car!  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: MEDDERSSEZ on 19 January 2013, 15:17
Hi, I'm a noob here. Just skimmed the entire thread :laugh:
It's been said many times in here but the work you've done is incredible, well done mate. Oh, and you must have a very laid back mrs........mine moans if I'm out cleaning too long :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 January 2013, 01:52
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what the hell?!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

thought it was with u till u die

My house not the car, looks like we might be staying put for now after all.

Hi, I'm a noob here. Just skimmed the entire thread :laugh:
It's been said many times in here but the work you've done is incredible, well done mate. Oh, and you must have a very laid back mrs........mine moans if I'm out cleaning too long :grin:

Thanks.  Hope you skimmed the project page linked in my sig below rather than all the waffle in here.  :grin:

I help setup her projects that keep her busy. Sometimes she's better at kicking my arse to get on the car stuff than I am.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: Len on 22 January 2013, 16:16
Whats for sale? Not the car surely? :shocked:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: JC on 22 January 2013, 19:03
len, behind the drag curve, as usual  :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 January 2013, 19:38
len, behind the drag curve, as usual  :laugh:

I know, if he actually read this thread rather than just looked at the pictures, he'd know its sold now, to you.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 11:18
Idid go back about 3 pages and still none the wiser! :angry:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 11:21
..... and your Project thread has no mention of selling! :tongue:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 11:52
..... and your Project thread has no mention of selling! :tongue:

Awww, if you'd gone back one more page.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg2268138#msg2268138
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - FOR SALE
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 11:53
Random News.. It's celebrating it's 30th registered year this year!  :shocked:

The one time I leave the cover off!   :rolleyes:

(http://s13.postimage.org/3ya74zv8n/MK1_SNOW.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 12:51
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 13:06
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!

I never said I was selling the car, was just a misleading and teasing title.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 13:08
oooooohhhhhh Grrrrrrrr!

Razen faxen rarararr!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 13:16
oooooohhhhhh Grrrrrrrr!

Razen faxen rarararr!


Say what?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 23 January 2013, 13:24
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!

I never said I was selling the car, was just a misleading and teasing title.

and Len thinks I have bought it  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 14:39
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!

I never said I was selling the car, was just a misleading and teasing title.

and Len thinks I have bought it  :grin: :laugh:

 :shocked:  Naaaaah, really?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 23 January 2013, 14:41
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!

I never said I was selling the car, was just a misleading and teasing title.

and Len thinks I have bought it  :grin: :laugh:

 :shocked:  Naaaaah, really?

aye, on my facebook  :laugh: :grin: thought I had bought a certain Mk1  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 January 2013, 14:48
Just had a look and seen it now... Class.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 15:53
oooooohhhhhh Grrrrrrrr!

Razen faxen rarararr!


Say what?

Dick Dastardly
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 23 January 2013, 15:54
Yea I read that!

But that makes no mention of selling the car, just the house!

I never said I was selling the car, was just a misleading and teasing title.

and Len thinks I have bought it  :grin: :laugh:

 :shocked:  Naaaaah, really?

aye, on my facebook  :laugh: :grin: thought I had bought a certain Mk1  :whistle:

But you said........


 :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 January 2013, 14:59
You fitted that exhaust yet?
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 January 2013, 15:34
You fitted that exhaust yet?

Sadly not, with the house up for sale and people viewing it its been difficult. then snow and now work! Grrrrr.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 26 January 2013, 15:36
excuses excuses - slacker  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 January 2013, 20:09
excuses excuses - slacker  :rolleyes:

Finished your gear linkages?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 26 January 2013, 20:12
excuses excuses - slacker  :rolleyes:

Finished your gear linkages?  :whistle:

Will be changing them soon, when i change the car  :laugh: :tongue:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Courier Just Arrived With a Prezzie.
Post by: JC on 05 February 2013, 20:41
Time to say goodbye to the vintage Supersprint, and have a go with a Sportex Race System (deleted centre box)

(http://s9.postimage.org/8io27e60v/Zaust.jpg)

a month on, is it fitted yet  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 February 2013, 23:01
Errrrrm no. Tax has just run out now too.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: DanChave on 06 February 2013, 07:14
C'Mon Shaun, get that bloody exhaust on! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 February 2013, 13:03
Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 07 February 2013, 13:08
Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

+1
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2013, 16:22
C'Mon Shaun, get that bloody exhaust on! :grin:

Yeah yeah I know... Working all the hours there are at the moment, and when I do get time the weather is sh*t!

Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

Nice to see you're keeping an upside down eye on things!   :grin:

Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

+1

Say what, you're not in Australia!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 07 February 2013, 18:50
Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

+1

Say what, you're not in Australia!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

you working satdee  :whistle:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2013, 23:22
As per PM, at this point, as always I have no idea what Saturday will bring!  :sad:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 08 February 2013, 12:53
Yeah yeah I know... Working all the hours there are at the moment, and when I do get time the weather is sh*t!

Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

Nice to see you're keeping an upside down eye on things!   :grin:

Even in Australia im still disappointed.. Sort it out Shaun!!!! :grin:

+1

Say what, you're not in Australia!


Sorry! Not! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 February 2013, 13:28
Len is stalking me, now i get those pms he sent... :shocked:

Had to see what was still happening  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Len on 08 February 2013, 15:38
You should be so lucky Jamie! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: JC on 14 February 2013, 18:34
 :whistle: ...............................................................
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: F17BAD on 14 February 2013, 22:22
30 years old is some going.. :cool:

my Mk3 is 20 in august
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 February 2013, 23:13
:whistle: ...............................................................

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc7/s160x160/312523_272183266141979_1202915_a.jpg)  :kiss:

30 years old is some going.. :cool:

my Mk3 is 20 in august

Damn, I never really clock how old MK3's are now but they're getting on a bit.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: F17BAD on 15 February 2013, 18:33
yeah they are getting on, mine is one of the Early ones tho
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 October 2013, 22:37
6 Months since I was last on the forum, my bad... Big changes at work and moved house (a fixer-upper).  Have been flat out with both, well I still am.  But, at least that means I'm in for a good winter as I now have indoor work space.  :cool:

Pics to follow.  Hope everyone is well.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: Diamond Hell on 05 October 2013, 22:47
Good to see you back on.  Thing are good.... in fact you've been off for so long I nearly have the Corrado back on the road.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 October 2013, 23:14
Good to see you back on.  Thing are good.... in fact you've been off for so long I nearly have the Corrado back on the road.

I've seen elsewhere, cleaned it too!  :shocked:

So what have I been up to? Well if this was a home DIY forum we could be here for some time, thankfully it's not so we'll just get to the car stuff......ish.

Hired a car transporter for the house move as it was the easiest way to move all the cars.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Cartransporter2edit.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Cartransporter1.jpg)

New house (over 100 years old) needs everything, the rear is blessed with over a quarter of an acre with a garage in the middle of it.  It's not been used as one for a very long time, needs work but is structurally sound and dry as a bone.

Only one functioning door which was just wide enough to get the golf in after I had a tree taken down and dug a path to the entrance.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage1.jpg)

Got the golf in not long after moving in but the Mustang and the Van had to wait as neither would fit through the door.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage2.jpg)

Last week I finally got a very good deal on a suitable door. I think the pictures explain the rest.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/8d488ebb-4ece-4f4f-830f-ef83864d1e8b.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/86a8ee9b-71a4-4cd5-ae29-dd3f198742fa.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Garage/Garage10edit.jpg)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: DubFan on 06 October 2013, 23:54
Sweet.
Some people are lucky enough to have a single garage, but you have a double. :cool:
Hope you get some good use out of it.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: Wayne on 07 October 2013, 10:51
Looks a good size garage, will be very handy with the long dark nights.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - 30 Years Old This Year.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 October 2013, 18:26
Sweet.
Some people are lucky enough to have a single garage, but you have a double. :cool:
Hope you get some good use out of it.

I've lived without since my first car and with the amount of work I've put into this one on a driveway, I think it's well deserved and long overdue.

Looks a good size garage, will be very handy with the long dark nights.

Well that's then plan.  I only ever seem to find the time in the winter, so, providing I get the house where it needs to be before Christmas, expect to see some busy threads from me.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 October 2013, 20:41
ahhhhh cr@p!... just noticed all the old photos at the beginning of this thread are dead!  grrrrrr  :angry:  Bl00dy photoshop online!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: dom on 15 October 2013, 19:48
I thought for a horrible second that you had sold it :grin:

Glad to see you've now got no excuse to work on it now :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: Len on 16 October 2013, 09:20
Love the gothic door to the garage! :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 October 2013, 23:36
I thought for a horrible second that you had sold it :grin:

Glad to see you've now got no excuse to work on it now :wink:

yeah bad choice of words, would never sell.  Because of it's lack of use a friend of mine has tried to buy a share in it.  I couldn't entertain the idea as too much hard work was done on my own to want to share it. 

Nope, no excuse.  Just got to get the house to a certain standard before Crimbo and I'll be on it's case...... and the van's!

Love the gothic door to the garage! :grin:

Yeah I actually like it, well compared to what I nearly ended up for twice what I paid for it.   Missus still isn't so keen but nobody can see it so I don't care!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: danbevan on 31 October 2013, 20:01
SoundillusioN

I've just signed up to the forum as a new member, because i stumbled across this epic thread

I'm Dan, Richard Lloyd's son in law. I've got a GTi Engineering Mk.2 - see below - but i've been thinking about building a Mk.1 replica to race. I know Richard would've loved that. He'd have been amazed at this thread too. I'm so happy to hear you're keeping the car in good nick!

Your images aren't available any more, so i've not been able to see much of the car. Is there any way you'd be able to re-upload them?

Thanks again for taking on such a brilliant project - means a lot

Dan

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b635/dan_adams1/1_zps89f61b0c.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/dan_adams1/media/1_zps89f61b0c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: JC on 10 November 2013, 12:29
not sorted that exhaust out yet  :rolleyes: :whistle:


 :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 November 2013, 17:40
SoundillusioN

I've just signed up to the forum as a new member, because i stumbled across this epic thread

I'm Dan, Richard Lloyd's son in law. I've got a GTi Engineering Mk.2 - see below - but i've been thinking about building a Mk.1 replica to race. I know Richard would've loved that. He'd have been amazed at this thread too. I'm so happy to hear you're keeping the car in good nick!

Your images aren't available any more, so i've not been able to see much of the car. Is there any way you'd be able to re-upload them?

Thanks again for taking on such a brilliant project - means a lot

Dan

Welcome to the forum.

What a fantastic post and thanks for the feedback, really has put a smile on my face.    :smiley:

I was off the forum whilst moving home, (still in the middle of fixing it up) and noticed when I got back on, the place I used to host my pics stopped doing so, angry because there are so many.   In my sig below there is a link to the project page which is just the raw rebuild without other peoples comments which is easier to digest, however this too has suffered picture loss for the first few pages.  I'll get on to fixing them in there ASAP so you can have a proper look, poor thing went to hell and back.

What's in the MK2 then?  Funny you should say about building a replica, my long term aim is to finish up with mine looking something like below one day. 

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Chris_Eyre/VW%20Motorsport/Mk1/AkaiGolfBrno1979.jpg)

What's your plan?

not sorted that exhaust out yet  :rolleyes: :whistle:


 :kiss:

You'd be the first to know.  :grin:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: JC on 16 November 2013, 19:08
not sorted that exhaust out yet  :rolleyes: :whistle:


 :kiss:

You'd be the first to know.  :grin:

Aye, probably end up doing it myself  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 July 2014, 22:32
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic
 

 :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:

Busy man, Missus (who is now my wife) has a film on that I'm not ar5ed about watching so thought it was time to catch up and get back into the swing of things.

Might try and fix all the broken links in this and my project thread!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: JC on 04 July 2014, 22:36
(http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7065&d=1364773020)

That is all ..........................
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 July 2014, 22:39
 :grin: :grin:

Yeah I know. You know I've been up to my neck in it.  Bigger, harder job at work, house has taken all handyman powers, got married and the cars had to sit on the back burner.

MK1 Has to be back on the road by the end of the month but promised the wife I would get the mustang done first.
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: JC on 04 July 2014, 22:45
which month,

 :huh:


of which year 


 :undecided:



:whistle:


hat coat keys >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. outta here  :kiss:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 July 2014, 22:59
This month, this year or I won;t be going to my cousins show...... AGAIN! Promised myself I would and I NEED to get back behind the wheel of this thing before I rebuild the engine.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Has a new home. P189
Post by: Wayne on 05 July 2014, 21:20
Welcome back Shaun
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Updating Broken Pics From Page 1 And Adding New Works
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2014, 21:58
Bare with me, fixing all the broken links from Page 1 onwards as I have new ones to add soon.  Up in the air and currently on it's case, at last.  :wink:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Updating Broken Pics From Page 1 And Adding New Works
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 August 2014, 09:59
Bare with me, fixing all the broken links from Page 1 onwards as I have new ones to add soon.  Up in the air and currently on it's case, at last.  :wink:

This is the news I like to hear Shaun  :cool:
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Updating Broken Pics From Page 1 And Adding New Works
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 August 2015, 16:39
Bare with me, fixing all the broken links from Page 1 onwards as I have new ones to add soon.  Up in the air and currently on it's case, at last.  :wink:

This is the news I like to hear Shaun  :cool:


Good news, but yet again I have failed you.  And some how another year has gone!!!!!!
Title: Re: Richard Lloyd Racing MK1 - Updating Broken Pics From Page 1 And Adding New Works
Post by: Madone_si on 23 February 2019, 02:42
ok, what happened to this build?