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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: maaarcooose on 25 June 2009, 08:23

Title: The new MK2 model...
Post by: maaarcooose on 25 June 2009, 08:23

I just became a Dad.

My little man was born yesterday morning at 3:30.

Now I've just got to work out if I can get a car seat in the cab. Was thinking about redoing the rear seats to 3 point belts, but I suspect it's a lot of work. I wonder if I can find a scrap job somewhere that has belts built into the seats, then I could remove them and adapt the cab's rear seats to take them.
I feel a new project coming on, if I ever get any time now. :)

Might bring the little one along to the August fest if I'm in any way sorted.

!m!

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: AlanD on 25 June 2009, 08:42

Congratulations on the little fella !

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: Mew on 25 June 2009, 09:57

Quote from: maaarcooose on 25 June 2009, 08:23

Now I've just got to work out if I can get a car seat in the cab. Was thinking about redoing the rear seats to 3 point belts, but I suspect it's a lot of work. I wonder if I can find a scrap job somewhere that has belts built into the seats, then I could remove them and adapt the cab's rear seats to take them.
I feel a new project coming on, if I ever get any time now. :)

Congrats.

Is it really worth f**king about with the little one's safety though? :huh:

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: rubjonny on 25 June 2009, 11:22

there is a way to do this safely, VW had special mounts you could add to the rear of the cab to make this work. Give em a bell, never know might still be available!

there is also the 3 point setup fitted to late US spec cabbies, but rare.  Dont even think about trying to bodge up your own, far to risky!

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: maaarcooose on 25 June 2009, 11:40

Absolutely.

I'm certainly not going to do it unless it's safe. I was fairly sure there was a proper setup as I've seen a cab in Golf+ once with 3 points in the rear that was done properly.

I shall give VW a buzz.

!m!

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: rubjonny on 25 June 2009, 13:17

heres the info, but as i say late us option so hens teeth as they say!
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2198908

edit: and here is the info for the child restraint. might have better luck with part numbers than asking vw about the setup direct. Plus this info is from the bentley, so might not be avail in the UK...
http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/g1cabchildrestraint.jpg

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: Dinky on 25 June 2009, 18:58

Congrats on the baby! :smiley:
hope both mother and baby are doing well

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: westfield on 25 June 2009, 20:32

Well done mate on the new addition, and glad the Golf passed it's MOT.  :wink:

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: dan_apps on 25 June 2009, 20:51

congrats :afro:

Title: Re: The new MK2 model...
Post by: LITTLEGADGI on 25 June 2009, 20:52

NICE 1 FELLA HOPE ALL IS WELL , THIS IS WHERE THE FUN STARTS (KIDS) :laugh:. I HAVE DONE THIS FOR MY LITTLE BLIGHTERS.(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp212/littlegadgi/holidaybridmay2009047.jpg).(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp212/littlegadgi/holidaybridmay2009046.jpg).(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp212/littlegadgi/holidaybridmay2009044.jpg). GOT THESE FROM VORTEX SITE COST AROUND £250 + FITTING BUT WORTH IT. BUT I KNOW CRAZYQUIFF ON VW MK1 OWNERS CLUB IS PUTTING A KIT TOGETHER SOON.CHECK THERE.FINISHED ARTICLE,(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp212/littlegadgi/018.jpg)