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Offline big_el

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MK1 Project
« on: 16 October 2008, 20:51 »
Hiya, im usually chatting sh!t in the mk4 bit but im interested in doing a mk1 project/restoration.

so i thought best place to answer my questions would be this bit.

i would just like to know what it is like to get hold of parts and what should i look out for when buying one ??


thanks guys.
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Offline dan_b998

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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #1 on: 29 October 2008, 01:05 »
the parts r quite easy to get hold of from ebay an stuff an u can get quite a few modifing parts like angel eye headlights an crystal rear lights an so on

i have a mk1 golf carb with a 1.6 gti lump stuck into it that been lowered alloys an stuff for sale if ur interested only need a small bit of work for the mot bodyworks in good condition can send u some pics if u pm me ur e-mail
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2008, 07:22 »
it depends what you want, mechanical bits are easy to find, trim isnt so easy. if you go for a cab  the seals are now a nightmare to source!
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #3 on: 29 October 2008, 14:00 »
a lot of  mk1 owners don't venture much further than vwgolfmk1.org so parts can usually be sourced from there...

there is crazy quiff's mk1 emporium who has been great for getting parts to me and going out of his way when i've needed them yesterday lol, especially at mot time!

there are also many dudes around here who can help. :D

i just ask teh questions as and when i need to.. mk1's are rarely going to be a cheap project :D
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #4 on: 31 October 2008, 02:27 »
rubjonny u do hav a very good point there the trim parts r a bit of a pain like the front grille sorround
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #5 on: 31 October 2008, 11:29 »
grill trim very least o your worries if you have a cab, trust me  :grin:
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #6 on: 01 November 2008, 01:11 »
don't really need any trim parts tbh just a seat of matchin seats my front ones don't slide backwards an forwards but it mite just b the cables broken or disconnected
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #7 on: 03 November 2008, 10:56 »
prob wrong age for car is all, around 83 the metal brackets on floorpan swapped sides so if you get wrong seats the forward/back handle doesnt work.  If you look underneath at the front you'll see the bracket the slider handle needs to sit in, if you push this across with your finger you'll be able to slide the seat.  If you flip em upside down have a look at the handle, its not that hard to swap the handle over if they arne not height adjust seats.  Also apparently on some seats you can unbolt the belt buckle and swap to the other leg, not looked into this myself.  Last option is to drill off the bracket on the floorpan and swap em over to the other side!
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #8 on: 03 November 2008, 23:27 »
aas far as i know they r standard seats an the car is an 82 model they r hieght adjustable but i will check this out an let u know
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Re: MK1 Project
« Reply #9 on: 03 November 2008, 23:35 »
Quote from: dan_b998 on 29 October 2008, 01:05
the parts r quite easy to get hold of from ebay an stuff an u can get quite a few modifing parts like angel eye headlights an crystal rear lights an so on

i have a mk1 golf carb with a 1.6 gti lump stuck into it that been lowered alloys an stuff for sale if ur interested only need a small bit of work for the mot bodyworks in good condition can send u some pics if u pm me ur e-mail

yeah nice one mate.

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