lowmk1 - with a mk2

[lowmk1]

while im waiting for my parts to turn up i thought i'd do the little jobs that make a big differance...

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[lowmk1]

Going having a look at a bonnet and slam panal tomoz so hopefully should get them.

I started stripping the front end down today and found some strang things...it looks like someone has been here before, theres washers under one side and looks like someone has welded on washers on the other, very weird!! is this normal?







Anyway got the front end stripped, i may even go over the chassie legs with a bit of paint..

[lowmk1]

just an update of where im up to, been working till early hours most nights, its hard graft!!! and im working in the back of my small single garage its not nice!!! plus its freezing!!! :embarassed:


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So this is where im up to now, got a new slam panel but instead of fitting it i wanted to spray it red to match the freshly painted bay...





Just going throught the priming and sanding stage now, should have it painted and fitted to the car by tonight although its friday night and i'll be drinking while im doing it tho so it may end up upside down of somthing hehe..we'll see!!

[lowmk1]

oh and just to show you my working conditions!!!!! :embarassed: well at least its a roof and keeps the rain out!!!




 

[lowmk1]

well after a long hard weeks graft its starting to look like my car again!!

This is how my front slam panel turned out. Not a bad effort with halfords cans!!



and fitted onto the car, i must say the old slam panel was way off!! this lines up so perfect!!!







i even went for a cheeky blip around the estate, ha got some funny looks!!!

i also sorted out an oil leak which turned out to be a dodgy gasket!! so tomorrow jobs include fitting the headlights, and wireing them up along with the bonnet catch and sourcing a new bonnet!!!

 

[lowmk1]

Today i managed to source an original early 7 slot grill for £5, yep a fiver!!!

I am going to be spraying the edge of it making it into a GTI style one as i dont think you can get an early one with the red stripe? also spraying the grill spoiler(bottom part) red to match the car.

Also polished the lower bonnet catch and fitted it today

Still in need of a new bonnet, in tornado red if anyone has one pm me!!!

pics to follow

 

[lowmk1]

cheap grill..



trail fitted..



then i sprayed the grill rail and the actualy grill..



finished product..



just gna wait 24 hours for it to dry then i'll be fitting it!!! also got a picture of the front with the polished bonnet catch

[lowmk1]

How did you get in here?? thanks mate!!!

test fitted the grill today and i think it looks quite good, its not fitted in this fit just "resting". I later fiited it and i couldnt belive how well it fitted!! My old old front end was a right mess!!! the old grills never fitted propper and alsways stuck out at one end...

I still ned to adjust the front bumper as it sags on the n/s but that can wait for another day

quite pleased with myself...

[lowmk1]

ok bit of a sh1t update:

i bought some azev's off here for quite alot of money, turned out they arnt that great even tho they were advertised as being 'freshly refurbed' cant belive they are people out there purly just to rob you blind!!!

So looks like i need to get one wheel refurbed, all the wheels need boring out as its NOT vw fitment, center caps need refurbing along with new bolts and a new key!!!! what a mess!!



nice!!





should look good when i get em sorted, will be in a couple of months now as i cant afford tyres as im skint!!! nice one!



 

[lowmk1]

the smallest and cheapest update EVER!!!



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i was gonna buy some chinese style door handles but i dont think they would of suited mine so i just gave mine a going over with satin black.

Just cant be botherd with the car at the mo with the weather and all, i hope it stops raining soon.

Also got to sort out my electrics, as i have no lights, indicators and wipers!!!