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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: jv on 27 March 2007, 19:52
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thanks jv :smiley:
hiya, bit about me. ive just turned 19 and studying graphic design at nottingham trent. I live in blackburn and thats where the car is. so the only times i get to work on the car is in my holidays. I got the car given from a friend at work, the car had been stuck in her garage for about five years, she belived that the head gasket had gone. and it wasnt starting. when i got the car i had no knowledge about the working of cars at all. but im a pretty pratical person so im learning as i go along. Also cause im a student i dont have much cash so its very much a diy project.
Got the car in the christmas holidays, took some flicks.
(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6393/mycardb5.jpg)
(http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/5029/carcr6.jpg)
(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5788/dsc0026et4.jpg)
(http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/3427/dsc0031ls9.jpg)
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/1783/dsc0033ms3.jpg)
so its easter now, because the car is off the road ive decided to strip it all down see how bad all the rust is. more pictures on the way...
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first problem i had was one of the cooling hoses was spilt so got myself a newen, put coolent in
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/306/dsc0001st4.jpg)
checked for air locks but the system didnt seem to be working, next thing to check was the water pump and the thermostat
(http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/4893/dsc0009ed1.jpg)
that seemed to be ok, changed my thermostat just to be on the safe side, old one was rusty
(http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/134/dsc0006fd6.jpg)
engine with the pump out... will need a good clean one day
(http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/2161/dsc0014pl8.jpg)
put it all back together but didnt really seem to solve it, the fans wernt coming warm so looked at the pipes to the heater matrix, looked like there was an air lock in the top bit. to solve this I undid the little pipe that crosses the flow and return hoses and squeezed the water though. thats seems to have solved the problem.
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with the engine working ive decided to strip all the car, and look for all the rust. there are a couple of indications that there is some rust knocking about.
looks like the worst bit
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/5323/dsc0016uq9.jpg)
more rust
(http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9657/dsc0017bu5.jpg)
starting stripping
(http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2060/dsc0028ux0.jpg)
back seats out
(http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/1538/dsc0029zl2.jpg)
lights out, that poylstyrene box, is it part of the immobiliser?
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/995/dsc0048mj2.jpg)
back in its garage
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/517/dsc0051os7.jpg)
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right slowly getting up to date...
drivers side door didnt look too clever so i thought ill see whats lerking underneath
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4237/dsc0005wd5.jpg)
got a wire brush on a drill and rubbed it all back
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7626/dsc0001qq0.jpg)
looks like the previous owner had a knock on the edge, bending the panel in, they fixed it with a load of filler, the only problem is that they didnt do anything behind and the rust has eaten its way in from behind
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4035/dsc0003fi8.jpg)
im going to cut out the rust and weld a new piece of metal in
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reete, as theres nowt to do ill post some more
bumper off
(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/7996/dsc0009wz6.jpg)
glass out, was actually scarely easy :undecided:
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7606/dsc0011sa7.jpg)
more pictures of the inside, with a bit of a clean up it should be pretty good. the previous owners had stuck carpet down so that will need scraping off
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2389/dsc0001ud9.jpg)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2923/dsc0002sr0.jpg)
The next bit of rust. been patched with with some fibre glass resin, but the rust hadnt been treated, or painted so it had been left to continue
(http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3268/dsc0003ku1.jpg)
will need some welding here
(http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/4484/dsc0022ax4.jpg)
the worst bit ive found is this bottom corner, its all soft so looks like ill need to fabricate a new corner
(http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/6393/dsc0005qt9.jpg)
bit of rust seems to be coming though, ill have a proper look somtime
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5972/dsc0006rk6.jpg)
boot off
(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/7595/dsc0011sx6.jpg)
rear arch is all rusty and soft too,
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/6779/dsc0024sq8.jpg)
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4518/dsc0025ke9.jpg)
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/3444/dsc0027gn9.jpg)
looks like im gona have to get pretty good at welding and fabrication
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my new toy :smiley:
(http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/2271/dsc0001lc6.jpg)
went down to a local sheet metal workshop and got some bits of sheet steel for the rust patches
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1863/dsc0004kc9.jpg)
cut out all the rust from that back section
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3493/dsc0002na7.jpg)
also been sorting out the door, cut the worst of it out
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8309/dsc0017iy0.jpg)
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/3126/dsc0015ie3.jpg)
made a little plate up for the back
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4148/dsc0016dp9.jpg)
got some rust treatment on it overnight so i might start welding it tomorrow
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did my first bit of welding today
(http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/1305/dsc0001ox6.jpg)
was really hard to do the inner bit, ive had to build it all up, but because it was thin it kept blowing though so took a while, and its not too pretty too.
(http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/9366/dsc0002ye5.jpg)
was going to pick up an angle grinder today but they didnt have the one i wanted in stock. so ive had to use a file today on the welds
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5567/dsc0006fh2.jpg)
the inside of the door
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/276/dsc0009sk0.jpg)
Ive also welded up some of the rust pits that were coming though the front of the door
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/8845/dsc0010xw4.jpg)
To make sure the metal insert fit properly i made a card template
(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6346/dsc0011qt6.jpg)
the door panel was quite weak so ive created a bracket to support the panel and the new piece of metal
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1277/dsc0015ta4.jpg)
welded in
(http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/3976/dsc0016vi7.jpg)
then ive welded the plate in
(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/9338/dsc0017bs1.jpg)
hopefully ill have it ground down tomorrow and starting to fill the door
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went to B+Q today got myself an angle grinder, at £14 was a bargin and it came with two disks :laugh:
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5955/dsc0005nu4.jpg)
I also welded in the back plate that i made the other day, not the cleanest of welds but i think im getting the hang of it and nothing the angle grinder wont sort out :rolleyes:
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2151/dsc0002oz4.jpg)
ground down the bottom of it, forgot to take a picture of it when I had finished it so ill get one tomorrow
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3932/dsc0006ap2.jpg)
when i had done that i started on the door, its come out really well
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/440/dsc0012wg0.jpg)
tomorrow im going to weld any pits up and hopefully start using filler on the door, thanks for looking. Phil
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filled the door today, still need bit more filler. sort that out tomorrow
(http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/7926/dsc0001gh9.jpg)
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1093/dsc0002zl5.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2258/dsc0003sf2.jpg)
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did some work on my car today, got the dash out, was a bit of a pain cause the previous has installed a immobilser and just used tape to stick the wires together. had to cut all the wires out and connect them back up again.
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2065/car2vk1.jpg)
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1276/car4bs8.jpg)
also sorted my door out, applyed some more filler and then applied primer, as come out well, but will need a good sanding down.
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8287/car1lt1.jpg)
(http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/2850/car3iy9.jpg)
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done a bit more work on my car
hammerite primer was a bit thick for the doors and had come out like a ploughed field so ive had to rub it all down
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4250/dsc0007hn8.jpg)
going to get some different primer from somewhere else.
also before i tackle any more rust people have been suggesting getting some POR15 to stop the rust coming back. the stuff looks really effective so thats a job for summer
so, probably lowest on my list of prioritys i decided to smooth the rear badge over
(http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/3089/dsc0021eu5.jpg)
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6198/dsc0020sj2.jpg)
i ground back just the bits i needed to tack the plate in place
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3007/dsc0022ju5.jpg)
tacked in place
(http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/6914/dsc0023je1.jpg)
ground the welds back then, smoothed over
(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/1582/dsc0026wg5.jpg)
sanded down
(http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/6909/dsc0040es1.jpg)
thats it so far, think im gonna have a full day on my car tomorrow
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didnt end up doing that much
there was a bit of bubbling near the window so ive ground all the rust back and filled them
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6421/dsc0003au8.jpg)
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1395/dsc0006fn1.jpg)
im back at uni tomorrow so that will be it for 10 weeks
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hello again, back from uni and got 4 months off (plenty of time to play with my car :grin:) got the car out today and took the windscreen out not suprised that there was rust underneath it. but then it started to rain, so went back inside. :rolleyes:
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4206/snv30346sq1.jpg)
(http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/995/snv30347em5.jpg)
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7316/snv30348cz6.jpg)
mhh, rust didnt seem that bad, maybe its the camera :huh:
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i got bored inside so went and took the wings off
first side off
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4/snv30354lt2.jpg)
new brakes me thinks and lots of hammerite
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2690/snv30355yf4.jpg)
finding the stupid bolt
(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/7564/snv30357wo5.jpg)
other side off
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/254/snv30358hl4.jpg)
not looking much like a golf anymore
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5333/snv30360yw0.jpg)
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did a little bit more today
have been thiniking about taking the engine out, but i dont have a m8 spine bit, so that will have to wait a bit. So i took the backbox off, it havd a massive hole in it so wasnt going to keep it.
put it on some blocks
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6825/snv30363ys5.jpg)
the remains of the backbox
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9468/snv30364ou5.jpg)
trying to remove the heating system, having a few problems, dunno whats holding it in!
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/7809/snv30373ns7.jpg)
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primed up the lower front panel today
got the wire brush thing on the drill and got rid of all the rust
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5149/snv30375tk0.jpg)
then primer on it
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6371/snv30379ks8.jpg)
im still using the thick stuff so a rub down will get it all smooth :smiley:
I cut the rust out of the windscreen surround, still some little bits, but gonna give it a scrub, and i have some por-15 in the post
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7725/snv30382qq9.jpg)
welded the window seal holder in, looks a bit like rust but just need a polish, then it started raining half way though so had to back under cover :rolleyes:
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5317/snv30383lt7.jpg)
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little bit of an update
painted the bottom frame, its good to see something looking finished, put it up to the car and looked really good :smiley:
(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1778/snv30389kj6.jpg)
my POR-15 starter kit came though
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4609/snv30390mo0.jpg)
used some of the acid etch that came with the kit, and its got rid of all the rust, really impressed
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2812/snv30392aw2.jpg)
just before welding it all up
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/758/snv30393su2.jpg)
typical british weather it started raining again so its all to be ground down another day
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4780/snv30394hl4.jpg)
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cleaned up the welding today and then added filler, one area of rust sorted, only another hundred or so to go :laugh:
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1412/snv30400wl4.jpg)
had enough of the windscreen area for a bit so moved onto a sill, cut all this crap out, eek
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/889/snv30402mw8.jpg)
and then ive started to fabricate the replacement, still needs a few little adjustments but its on the way
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5788/snv30404fl6.jpg)
bought a replacement panel for the rear lower panel off ebay, bargin for £7
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been abit busy, still waiting on the rear panel from ebay, also ordered a replacement rear arch from hadrians, going to pick that up tomorrow. in the mean time ive been looking and more rust on my shell, ive welded the panel into the sill, painted it with por15 and im going to fill it soon, also today i had a look at the other side of the windscreen, was worse than i thought (as usual then) the must have been some damage to the car in its life, all my worse rust is in that area, and has just been covered up with buckets of filler, so been busy cutting all that out today.
patch welded in, the bottom bit was so awakward to weld
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3870/snv30409kz4.jpg)
cut out all the rust, (there was loads)
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7785/snv30417cw7.jpg)
first bit of the replacement welded in, getting the hang of this welding malarky
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2580/snv30420kj5.jpg)
hopfully ill have some pictures of new panels tomorrow :shocked:
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ello again, bit more welding. and a new panel, twas a bargin at £13
continuing to do this window screen
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7057/snv30001xy8.jpg)
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3797/snv30002tv8.jpg)
new panel, and the arch that needs replacing :nerd:
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/299/snv30428pc4.jpg)
front A frame has cleaned up well, theres some bits of rust, but nowt that cant be sorted out
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6404/snv30431jh5.jpg)
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lol, keep finding the tinworm, kinda expecting this lot
the best plan was to cut it all out and add little plates, what ive done is to cut each piece out one at a time so not to loose the shape of the arch
(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/7135/snv30434rx3.jpg)
this is where i have got up to today, i know its a bit out in some places, i only realised half way that it wasnt reaching the outer arch, ill sort that out another day...
(http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5526/snv30442tq2.jpg)
u can see a bit better on this one where it is out
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3329/snv30444jo9.jpg)
also my lower rear panel came today :laugh:
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4193/snv30448qx5.jpg)
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damn good effort, well done, keep it up :smiley:
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just a little bit of an update, not really much happened the weathers been crap really. ive started to crack on with the arch, got one side done really now, might be able to get the rest done tomorrow
(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2278/snv30462zu7.jpg)
(http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5489/snv30468in2.jpg)
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reet, done a little more today. saw an advert for a shell with no rust for £100, got me thinking. its gonna take me ages to get the shell back to being rust free, and will probably cost me around £100. the shell is a bit too far for me to travel. i might be better cutting my losses and have a look around for a new shell. If anyone has on in the lancashire area and looking to sell please pm me, cheers
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reete decided to carry on with the shell, ive got plenty of time.
had a go at taking the engine out today, got to a point where all i need to take off is the two back mounts, manifold and the driveshafts. bought a tool off ebay for the driveshafts but it was the wrong one, doh so going to try borrow one of someone i know.
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9527/snv30492ts8.jpg)
i thought i could try work round the driveshafts but there loads of bolts and there all seized, so a bit anoyed
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wooo, engines out
took longer than i thought, lowered it on the subframe then dissconnected it from there. dropped the full exhaust and pulled it out. then dissconnected it when i was out.
had a problem with the bolts at the back that are tapped into the engine, they arnt stuck, but are really hard to undo, ive snapped one already.
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8864/snv30505cb4.jpg)
its the same on the 13mm mount bolts and the 19mm's for the heat shield
subframe out
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7866/snv30512it7.jpg)
engine out
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9291/snv30510dl6.jpg)
all out, might have a do at all the wires tomorrow
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/646/snv30509tw0.jpg)
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had a go at all the wiring today, only had an hour on it really. got the rest of the interior out, including the diy sound deading lol. tomorrow hopefully get all the wiring out, need to get a new sproket for the suspension too.
got some of the marine clean, engine bay might be cleanish tomorrow. half tempeted to smooth my bay, ill have to think about where i can hide stuff.
looks like someones been doing bits before...
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2356/snv30537aa1.jpg)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9546/snv30538qy7.jpg)
ready for all the wires tomorrow. does the servo thingy just pop off when you undo the four bolts on the side of the wall?
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9246/snv30547kg3.jpg)
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ello, bit more done today, just finishing odds and ends,
dreaming haha,
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8899/snv30552cu8.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7350/snv30553vr2.jpg)
i drilled the rivets out on the other arch, and was suprised to find only a little bit of rust which is a bonus
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1367/snv30554ki5.jpg)
got the rear beam out without too much trouble, ended up cutting the spring out and a brake hose
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8182/snv30557ig3.jpg)
not looking forward to trying to find out where all these wires go :unsure:
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3086/snv30569um5.jpg)
only thing left in now is part of the gear linkage and the fuel tank+hose. think ill leave those for a day or too, had enough of 20 yr old rust bolts
subframe weighs alot more than i thought it would, zine primer and hammerite should sort it out
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4511/snv30555ez5.jpg)
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A sunny day for once :o
(http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/1523/dsc0020ig5iq2.jpg)
bit more welding, its getting alot neater
(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3503/dsc0007lu2.jpg)
finish the inner arch off with a clean with a wire drill bit and then a coat of por-15
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7650/dsc0019eg2.jpg)
and the replacement panel offered up, looks good :lol:
(http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/9284/dsc0012ui7.jpg)
more of the rust to tackel
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4171/dsc0008ut6.jpg)
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more done today, of all days today was the day i least wanted my welding to be a bit off. half way thought i realised that my gas was running out so had to pop over to machine mart to get some more gas. got some of the Argon/CO2 mix any found it works alot better.
new gas and some spare wire
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5167/dsc0021addedjt5.jpg)
overview of the project
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3784/dsc0007addedks2.jpg)
found it was lot better at making lower sitting welds (this was on the lowest power too)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6190/dsc0029addedek3.jpg)
all welded up, ive seamed it all up because ive heard of stories of spot welding causing rust to come thought the paint after 12 months. To stop it warping the body i welded 1 inch at a time, and used a wet cloth to cool it all down
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1120/dsc0027addedgx5.jpg)
lined up quite nicely
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9499/dsc0017addedct8.jpg)
(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9638/dsc0015addedeb3.jpg)
tis amazing how a good camera can lie
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5499/dsc0011addedyn0.jpg)
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hello, bit more done today rust proofed all the back and hopfully will be able to get my back panel on tomorrow.
(http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9831/snv30598addedmc9.jpg)
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4065/snv30602addedgi6.jpg)
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1644/snv30592addednu2.jpg)
better never need pulling from the back...
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1440/snv30600lu1.jpg)
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got all the V5 and reciepts for the car over the weekend finally. it had a gearbox put into it in 1999 costing £300. and the rest is general servicing stuff.
painting my subframe atm, hopefully with have that finished in the next few days.
also been welding my rear panel on. Bit gutted cause my new gas has already run out. looks like there must have been a loose connection somewhere and its all leaked out :( think im going to look for a bigger bottle so i can fit and forget.
anyways the panel, welded on a bit :( car is looking a bit sorry for itself atm
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2064/snv30603ux4.jpg)
need to find some golf at a scrapyard so i can get these missing panels (anyone got any?)
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6491/snv30604pq3.jpg)
thanks for looking
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thought i better crack on with the referb of the parts ive taken off started with the rear subframe that way i can get the shell rolling again soon
wire bit to take all the rust off,
Hammerite Primer, 2 coats
Hammerite Top Coat, 2 coats
Waxoyl all hidden areas
came out looking like this
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/352/snv30609xr0.jpg)
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1893/snv30610mt2.jpg)
now making a shopping list for the rear subframe <_<
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nothing like a bit of diy packing... :undecided:
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8307/snv30611qq4.jpg)
(http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7707/snv30612nk6.jpg)
panel welded on, ground down and por-15ed
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4741/snv30617qj2.jpg)
my inserts have come, painted a bit of the lamps black but still dont look smoked enough
(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/6130/snv30636oz2.jpg)
in the middle of painting my front subframe, i also have a big shopping list for gsf. just need to get my cash sorted.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7680/snv30640gg3.jpg)
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6506/snv30641gj4.jpg)
started to french my tailgate, got an idea for it being a bit more pratical than usual, but i need to find some parts :P tis a secret for now.....
nothing is straight forward with my car, lol rust everywhere
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6872/snv30639pg0.jpg)
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ello, had a nice day for once, got the welder out and started on the rear corners
one side sort of done, welding upside down is an absolute basta*d.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6662/snv30647jt7.jpg)
and then started on the other side
(http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9655/snv30648bt7.jpg)
front subframe coming together a bit
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5993/snv30644kr5.jpg)
few more bits awaiting the rust preventive treatment,
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6365/snv30645ov4.jpg)
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ello, had a nice day for once, got the welder out and started on the rear corners
one side sort of done, welding upside down is an absolute bastard.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6662/snv30647jt7.jpg)
and then started on the other side
(http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9655/snv30648bt7.jpg)
front subframe coming together a bit
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5993/snv30644kr5.jpg)
few more bits awaiting the rust preventive treatment,
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6365/snv30645ov4.jpg)
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getting there! coated the bare metal today to stop any surface rust developing in the damp conditions we have got atm, well pleased with how its looking. still got to use filler but got some small rust patches still to treat.
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8213/snv30657nd5.jpg)
(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5936/snv30658ms6.jpg)
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6522/snv30659of8.jpg)
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simpson came over on thursday to sort some rust under the front arches, found a little bit more than expected so going to have another do next week
few flicks for u all
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4466/snv30001po9.jpg)
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9836/snv30002yp6.jpg)
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8992/snv30666ae7.jpg)
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bit more painting today
replacement caliper, not sure if its working properly, might mission down to a scrappy
(http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/4012/snv30680kj7.jpg)
front subby almost finished, just need a 30mm sprocket to release the bearings to paint the hubs.
(http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/7043/snv30684eu8.jpg)
more primed up bits
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9550/snv30683nh6.jpg)
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simpson came again today to sort the other arch. bit more welding needed on this one
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30700added.jpg)
bracket made up,
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30701added.jpg)
more, welding getting loads better :smiley:
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30702added.jpg)
cut as much of the rust out as we could, then primed it up to stop it rusting from the back, and waxoyled it afterwards
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30705added.jpg)
welded in, much improved, nice solid welds too, no gaps
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30706added.jpg)
then covered it in seam sealer, and did it from the back too
going to be left to set, then painted and waxoyled,
anyone else wants some cheap repairs and trust me with ur car just gimmy a pm :wink:
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I would just like to say thanks Phil, you have done a tremendous professional job, so anyone else near Blackburn give this lad a ring, superb job and great lad. Cheers :smiley:
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haha cheers simpson, was a good day.
im off to uni again tomorrow, golf and all the bits have been safely tucked away till i get back. ill keep u posted
Phil
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Oreete peeps, been a while but im back home for 3 weeks so i though i better get on with it.
Just a little update, my car is currently under a load of crap atm due to the house being renovated. but ill soon sort that out!
just put the rear brushes in tonight
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV31115.JPG)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV31116.JPG)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV31117.JPG)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV31118.JPG)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV31122.JPG)
good old sash clamps,
first one too a while to cut out and put the new one in, but the second one was done in 10 mins :P
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Oh and im looking at finding a 1.3 engine out of a golf or a polo to put in it for a while to get my no claims (and tune my 16v up) so if you have one for sale or know someone please get in touch, cheers Phil
actually forget that cause it will probs cost me loads and its more work.
might just buy a 1.0 lupo to run around in.
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cant believe how cold it has become, might end up doing bits on my car that can be done in the warmth :rolleyes:
got the rear beam on today
(http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9605/snv31131pj7.jpg)
(http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5808/snv31132fh5.jpg)
front subframe is also on but forgot the pics :undecided:
tomorrow ill hopefully get the back wheels on
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rite, thought id better spend a day o the car, so i got all the wheels back on and made a start in the bay, at the moment im thinking of just tidying up the bay, with a decent paint job and a bit of welding up of not needed holes, this is how far i got today...
rear disks..
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6316/snv31151gx6.jpg)
subframe on...
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9355/snv31154tp5.jpg)
sorry for the crap pictures...
(http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/7594/snv31160up1.jpg)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8364/snv31164hu3.jpg)
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ive welded all the holes up today and put filler on, just waiting for my second load to dry, then going to sand it ready for painting tomorrow.
this is were it is up to atm
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2496/snv31191qt8.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3695/snv31190ri1.jpg)
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painted it tonight..
just before the spray:
(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5562/snv31193ql3.jpg)
after:
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6527/snv31200rd1.jpg)
it aint perfect, but ill sort out when i have a bit more time
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heyhey, long time since ive posted but ive got a few updates:
twin carbs..... yummy
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0011.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0013.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0015.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0016.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0017.jpg)
started polishing them...
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4379/snv31291qn7.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/carb.jpg)
got some filters for them
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/8577/snv30138ym9.jpg)
so the engine needed sorting.... broken down and split from gearbox
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30139.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/SNV30141.jpg)
head off, lots of gunk to clean off.
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0003.jpg)
clean.
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0005.jpg)
started polishing
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/DSC_0018.jpg)
de-gunked the engine...
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2606/dsc0013cc7.jpg)
think that will be until summer unfortunatly, but im sure ill have some sort of updates inbetween
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Phil im stunned at this project mate, so much work has gone into .. cant wait to see the finished project :afro:
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superb thread!
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got some updates to do, its going to be ready for paint soon...
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5614/dsc0022vz7.jpg)
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paint is on the way, hopefully ill get it started on friday, but ill see
got an new wing, just need the other side now
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/060808/SNV30467.jpg)
Bonnet all rubbed down for paint
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/060808/SNV30468.jpg)
got the compressor and guns got 4 of em
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/060808/SNV30469.jpg)
just started the passengers door
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/060808/SNV30470.jpg)
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sorry i havnt kept you updated but alot has been happening....
Been undersealing
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9483/snv30462bc0.jpg)
ive ended up buying new wings due to the rust on the old ones
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/060808/SNV30467.jpg)
all the paint i needed
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/090808/SNV30483.jpg)
primered....
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9749/snv30492xx1.jpg)
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/6717/snv30493np5.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/160808/SNV30509.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/210808/SNV30520.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/210808/SNV30522.jpg)
then painted...
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/paint/SNV30541.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/paint/SNV30542.jpg)
(http://www.uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/paint/SNV30543.jpg)
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/painted2/DSC_0001.jpg)
wheels have been refurbed too...
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1165/snv30576fu2.jpg)
back off to uni this week so will be a bit quiet till christmas
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Wow :cool:
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getting there...
new brake lines:
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/221208/SNV30996.jpg)
painted mc:
(http://uniwin.co.uk/GolfPics/221208/SNV30997.jpg)
brake lines fitted:
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/926/snv31001zm2.jpg)
brake bais painted too:
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5940/snv31003ih7.jpg)
got it lowered 60mm and got a 16v splitter
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/323/carrd4.jpg)
cheers for looking, Phil
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you really are a marvel! cant wait to see it in the flesh bud let me know when you are back home next? :wink:
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absolutely amazing mate!!! Hope for my mk2 yet me thinks! :rolleyes:
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updates???? :afro:
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hey everyone im still about, just finished uni so dependent of jobs and the like i should have a good summer to hopefully get this car on the road.
a few bits of updates,
£3 indicators :smug:
(http://philmcneill.co.uk/GolfPics/indicators.jpg)
new dampers
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8598/img00065200904092305b.jpg)
topfill rad
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1083/snv31022by0.jpg)
still in need of a polish..
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/774/carmt8.jpg)
hope this keeps you going lol.
Phil
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(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6360/img00239200907141851.jpg)
needing a standard 16v exhaust atm, anyone got one and i will love you long time!
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thought id better do an update...
Well the plan was to finish uni, have a long summer while looking for a job, and get the car fixed. And with the ressession on at the time i thought i might get the car finished. Well that didnt happen, a month after graduating I got offered an internship in london, which then led to a job down there. So the car once again has been sidelined.
But I had a good stint at christmas and is now running, got a few things like i need to bleed the brakes, get some wipers. just little finishing bits, and i should be finished.
not that when its finished im gonna need a car in london.... didnt think that one though!
well here it at the moment...
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8448/dsc0162k.jpg)
Phil