phil88 - mk2 16v

[phil88]

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


overview of the project


found it was lot better at making lower sitting welds (this was on the lowest power too)


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


lined up quite nicely





tis amazing how a good camera can lie

[phil88]

hello, bit more done today rust proofed all the back and hopfully will be able to get my back panel on tomorrow.







better never need pulling from the back...

[phil88]

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



need to find some golf at a scrapyard so i can get these missing panels (anyone got any?)



thanks for looking

[phil88]

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





now making a shopping list for the rear subframe  <_<

[phil88]

nothing like a bit of diy packing...   





panel welded on, ground down and por-15ed




my inserts have come, painted a bit of the lamps black but still dont look smoked enough



in the middle of painting my front subframe, i also have a big shopping list for gsf. just need to get my cash sorted.





started to french my tailgate, got an idea for it being a bit more pratical than usual, but i need to find some parts    tis a secret for now.....

nothing is straight forward with my car, lol rust everywhere

[phil88]

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.


and then started on the other side


front subframe coming together a bit


few more bits awaiting the rust preventive treatment,

[phil88]

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.


and then started on the other side


front subframe coming together a bit


few more bits awaiting the rust preventive treatment,

[phil88]

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.

[phil88]

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

[phil88]

bit more painting today

replacement caliper, not sure if its working properly, might mission down to a scrappy


front subby almost finished, just need a 30mm sprocket to release the bearings to paint the hubs.


more primed up bits