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Title: x5pea - project 504
Post by: jv on 30 March 2006, 12:47
here you go :)
Title: Project 504
Post by: x5pea on 11 April 2006, 16:51
Cheers JV

Hi guys

My History

Ive had many MK1's over the years and quite a few other VW's. Currently Ive got an X5 as the daily runner and the wee MK1 as a project car. Its a 1983 1.8 GTi, previously its been a show car and also graced the cover of the Golf+ mag

The Project

The car was originally restored and rammed with a big ass sound system back in 99/2000 sadly in recent years its went a bit worse for wear. So the current plan is to fully restore the body and change the colour, replace the Engine, running gear, interior and add a few trick extras to make it slightly different to the other MK1's around.

I haven't decided whether to go for the euro look or old school mod'd look but I'm sure all will become apparent as the car takes shape.

For updated pics jump onto my website listed below, I will update it every few days with the progress. Also if you send me pics of your mk1 I'll try and get them into the sites gallery pages.


www.mk1golf.co.uk (http://www.mk1golf.co.uk)
Title: Re: x5pea - modified '83 mk1
Post by: x5pea on 01 October 2006, 21:37
After a brief strip down then house move which meant the car had to be rebuilt, I've managed to get things moving again now that IÂ’ve settled into the new house.

Unfortunately IÂ’ve only got a single garage now, but canÂ’t have everything.

So today managed to get the engine out and the new block up onto an Engine Stand to be re-con'd.

IÂ’ve also updated the website with the new pics


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf079.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf083.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf085.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf080.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - modified '83 mk1
Post by: x5pea on 01 October 2006, 21:37
A big mate of mine owns a Valeting and car wash centre and he came up today with some engine degreaser.

He foned and said "this stuff is the daddy, wait will you see it work" and he wasnÂ’t joking. Honestly if I didnÂ’t have such big plans for the car I would bother painting the engine bay, it did such a good job. Quick spray and leave for 5 mins, then rinse it off job done.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf086.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf087.jpg)

We also did the New 2.0 16V engine  :lol:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf090.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - modified '83 mk1
Post by: x5pea on 01 October 2006, 21:38
OK today i stripped the first batch of parts to send to the company who are doing all the Chrome work.

I also finsihed stripping the engine bay all execpt the exhaust (That someone is supposed to be collecting.....Paaaaaady). Got the loom out Brake leavers, servo ect and removed the brake/fuel pipes.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf108.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - modified '83 mk1
Post by: x5pea on 01 October 2006, 21:39
Today i spent some time cleaning up the engine bay. I invested £100 in a Dewalt grinder and put it too good use.

Spot the difference, answers on a post card   :lol:

Before
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf112.jpg)

After
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf089.jpg)

Title: Re: x5pea - modified '83 mk1
Post by: x5pea on 02 October 2006, 21:47
OK today The X5 was into BMW for another of its many many visits recently, so leaving the Employees holding the fort I spent some time removing the Dynamat, which the car is covered in, from the engine bay area.

Also removed the Battery tray and washer bottle holder ect.

The car is covered in this stuff

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf132.jpg)

After a good seeing to with a Heat Gun, scraper and a quick introduction to the grinder.....Job Done

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf136.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf137.jpg)

Removed Battery Tray
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf142.jpg)


Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 04 November 2006, 12:46
Ok the car is prep'd and away to the paint shop   :lol:

Quite sad too see it go actually, got an empty garage now, but it should cum back all nice and painted 8)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf149.jpg)

Bought up all the panels for the body resto

Arch Repair Panels
Rear Valance
Front Valance
And the typical Filler Neck
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Golf148.jpg)


Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 08 November 2006, 20:45
After spending the last 2 days down the Garage things have finally moved on  :D . The front and rear valance have been removed, arches have been dressed back and corrosion cut out. The Doors wings, bonnet and tailgate have been preped. After many many hours I've also managed to remove the Sound proofing from the WHOLE interior, which was a bloody nightmare. After a quick seeing to from the orbital sander the interior will be good to go...... 8)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build055.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build056.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build057.jpg)

Found a crazy amount of corrosion around the filler neck area in both the inner arch and rear quarter.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build060.jpg)


ItÂ’s in a sorry state but I'm sure weel get there, at least I hope so

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build093.jpg)


Going forward, the engine bay needs to be finished few mods and then primed :P

Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 12 November 2006, 20:23
Today i contiuned the work on the arches, its been a long slog but im sure you will agree it was worth the work.  :D



(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build142.jpg)


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build102.jpg)


Still got to finish off one front ach and start on the other side, hopefull manage to get onto that 2morrow.
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 22 November 2006, 20:57
Over the last week the progress has slowed down a wee bit. Front and rear panels have been welded up in place, the rear quarter had been repaired along with the inner arches.


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build191.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build184.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build188.jpg)


IÂ’ve seen a few people remove the underseal and paint the inner arch but most seem to stone chip then paint, however I wanted to go for as good a finish on the inner arch as the rest of the car. So there was no choice but to fill and smooth off, took ages and trying to recreate the lines to retain the original look was a nightmare.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build181.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build179.jpg)



The chassis legs have also been flushed off, templates took ages to make up but look the business when welded in.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build193.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build195.jpg)

Also spent the last few weeks buying up brand new parts, everything is being replaced with new, from fuse box to seals and grommets  :D
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 25 November 2006, 17:14
IÂ’ve waited for ages for this picture, dreaming what the bay would look like when flushed off. The chassis legs are coming on now, still a little bit of work to go but not million miles away. The lines look so good and suit the engine bay I think, need to see how it looks in paint right enough but for now in over the moon.

Pics aint the best but you'll get the idea

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build227.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build237.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build238.jpg)



Had some lengthy work to do in order to get the new seats in, passenger side was slightly easier than that of the driverÂ’s side. On both sides the runners were removed along with the cross box section, on the drivers side wee needed to take an inch out of the tunnel in order to fit the seat in. Once they were bolted up the looked the duggies and really suit the car, I canÂ’t wait to get the interior painted and get the seats trimmed and fitted now.


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build244.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build245.jpg)



Also removed the box section for the rear seats from the top of the rear arch, as itÂ’s no longer required, plus it will clean up the inside

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build225.jpg)


The rear pannel is also all welded up and filled ready for primer

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build242.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 02 December 2006, 09:27
The car is coming along nicely, al get some pics up after the weekend. In the mean time got my front braking solution delivered and I'm very happy indeed.  8)


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Disks.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Calipers.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 21 December 2006, 20:15
I know itÂ’s been a while but I've been mega busy with Xmas and the new house.

The cars just about ready for Primer at the moment hopefully be in primer b4 the new years :lol: .

The underside has all been stripped back filled and smoothed ect, the pics aint the best, the catty is the wrong colour for my camera  :roll:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2388.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2373.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2390.jpg)

The inside is close to being finished aswell, again all repaired filled and rubbed down  :lol:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2398.jpg)

Been into Transcal 2day and the seats are pretty much done looking spot on IMO. The first pic is closer to the colour (Think my flash was playing up). I wanted the BMW leather , but the supplier was sold out, so Robert at Transcal managed to get me a really close match with the Bentley Creama, which is more expensive but looks minted

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2362.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2364.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 07 January 2007, 18:18
Not really much happened over the festive period, took a few more pics of the engine bay  :lol: . Cant wait too see it in Paint   8)


(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/build2345.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 12 January 2007, 11:59
Did someone say Chrome?

Look what arrived today

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome003.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome010.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome011.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome012.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome015.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome016.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Chrome017.jpg)

ItÂ’s my B-day today as well so it was a nice wee surprise.  :lol:  :lol:

They need a good polish and the pics aint the best but im sure ull get the idea  8)

As some of you may know IÂ’ve been having a few issues with the guy doing the chrome work so I was glad that they arrived. IÂ’m not however 100% on the quality of a few of the items so the saga continues. On the plus side I've found someone else to finish the remaining chrome work that has come highly recommended
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 23 January 2007, 22:02
OK so I bowed to the pressure and stumped up for a new roof. It was the best decision in the long run and I'm glad I did it now......

See pics

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2416.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2410.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2413.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2409.jpg)


Also the inside has been finished and re soundproofed in the front. This stuff is the best money can buy and its can be primered and painted. DoesnÂ’t look the best just now, but after a clean and a few coats of paint and primer IÂ’m sure it will be spot on.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2424.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2420.jpg)

IÂ’ve also taken a few extra of the engine bay

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/x5pea/Build2418.jpg)


Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 09 March 2007, 21:30
OK so ive been side tracked over the last 3-4weeks..........

Bought a new hoose (As we say up here in scotland) so i spent weeks packing and even longer unpacking.


Note the Mk1's new spacious garage  :D ....... and there was the mrs thinking i wanted it as a good investment  :P
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/box005.jpg)






Im off to Ultimate Dubs this weekend then its full speed ahead with the MK1 PROMISE :rolleyes: , ive not even looked at it over the past 4 weeks........terrible i know.
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 13 March 2007, 15:27
After seeing some of the cars at UD's I came back fired up and ready to get the MK1 finished.

Its been sitting doing nothing for weeks now, but all things willing it should be in primer by the end of the week

The following week Engine bay.....Underside....Inner arches....interior all painted up and it will be back in the garage ready for all the shiney parts by the weekend...... :lol:  :lol:  :lol: Thats the plan anyway........

One final look b4 its all primed up :roll:

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1003.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1049.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1008.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1012.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1019.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1021.jpg)

Found this cheeky wee munkey taking up the Mk1's space on the ramp :evil:

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1029.jpg)

And this one hot on its heels

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1034.jpg)

One final look

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1038.jpg)
Title: Re: x5pea - project 504
Post by: x5pea on 07 April 2007, 20:18
FINALY............. :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Prep work was defo worth it and im chuffed, Gallon of primmer and a 1/2 gallon of hardener and the first primmer coat is done  :lol:

Needs falttened down and primmed again  :roll: but all the repairs are spot on

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1045-Copy.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1048-Copy.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1059.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1058.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1046-Copy.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1054.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1053.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/x5pea2/MK1061.jpg)