Mission: '76 Mk1 GTI replica TargaWest 2012

[GOLFBALLS]

dear oh dear Grant, you are exactly where i was three years ago and i tell you what it is a huge mountain to climb. That said since i have done this before i can give you a hand when i'm back from the mines if you are keen. I finally have the Golf 16s FIA homologation paper work so a mk1 can use a 16v motor up to 1.79L under Cams rulings and still remain in the same class as a 8v heron gti motor if you are keen? I have a heap of good mk1 2 door parts too in my workshop and some good contacts for Golf rally gear

Grant??! It's Wade. Hahahaha!

Yea man I have a lot of work to do!

First time out i'll stick with the Heron lump, and run some simple mods just to get my feet back in the water and my skills back up. Also trying to keep the budget modest.

Speaking of Grant, he's agreed to co-drive with me. He's brave!!

As far as the car goes, well, I've removed the wiring, brake lines and booster and in the process found a few more rust holes. Nothing major though and i'm actually fairly surprised at how little rust there is overall so far.

Pics coming soon.

[GOLFBALLS]

Jeez its been a while here!
I'm actually considering something different for this race car. Not sure whether to either make a speed event sprint series car, improved street/production or stick with targa...
I may even palm it off in favour of a karting venture
The main reason is i have no space, i have another blue mk1 i wanna restore, and i'm thinking about restoring a 1968 Audi Super 90.
Hmmm, decisions decisions

[Volksee77]

hmm i reckon i know someone crazy enough to take on another mk1 tarmac build.

[GOLFBALLS]

hmm i reckon i know someone crazy enough to take on another mk1 tarmac build.

Dude, if you promise to use it and not scrap it, come and pick it up!! I've got spares to go with it too.
I'll let you finish building it and then i'll buy it back once you've done the hard work haha!

But seriously...

[Volksee77]

I have the motivation yes but the time no, it would sit for at least a year before i find the time to start, i've got a 60% 16V still on the go if ever i get a day to have a go

[GOLFBALLS]

Stick it all in the 3-door shell and have a proper mk1 haha

[DubSteve]

I've got GTI stripes in black if you really want a GTI replica

[GOLFBALLS]

I've got GTI stripes in black if you really want a GTI replica

I've got two sets here as well!

[GOLFBALLS]

OK guys. I think i'm gonna call it on this build. Too much going on at once, and when i think about wanting to race, i want to race on a circuit against other drivers.
To do this relatively cheaply it makes far more sense to palm this build off and get into some superkarting at club level. Plus I have NO space left and karts are nice and small!
So, who wants a mk1 2-door shell with a butload of new and used spares??

[GOLFBALLS]

This project car will be going up in the for sale section soon. PM me now if you want to make offers...

[GOLFBALLS]

Unfortunately, this project is going to end up in heap of chopped metal tomorrow, so thats about it for this short lived "build". Admittedly the bodywork was pretty biffed anyway.
OVER & OUT.

[GOLFBALLS]

Thought i'd stick up some pics for fun... those demolition saws are awesome! RIP