Stephy's MK1 Project

[Stephy]

OK...
Here are some pics - there wont be much movement on here as this is "when i have time" project...

Background - picked this little bub up nice and cheap, looked a bit ratty, but the body was straight and relatively rust free, the rust has now been killed and the car totally gutted and ready for a trial fit of the engine then paint.

I have just purchased a 1.8 16v with dellortos, so looking forward to that arriving

Anyways... Enjoy...





When she was intact and running...



Have a brand new front apron for her - genuine too!


It's currently being used for storage...


I have a solidplate brass button clutch


apart from being frightfully grubby - the floor is rust free


No rust


Still no rust

Watch this space - i'll post things as i do them, even if they are few and far between...

[Jace]

Hey Steph.
Looks like it'll be a great project. Your plans sound good.
What colour are you planning on?

[Stephy]

oh - should i keep that a secret...? It's a very bright flat colour - still a long way off yet... Need to get everything fitted and working - then pulled back out again for paint...
I'm having her done in bionic blue - it's a FPV colour, but want to get the VR painted first. Probably white wheels to go with it, a bit out there, but i like pushing the envelope a bit...

[Jace]

Blue with white wheels usually works. Depends on the wheels I suppose.

[Stephy]

Haven't decided yet - there is just too much to choose from, i have a set, but i don't know if i want to paint them... Have the old polo rims, they look pretty smart too... I'll decide eventually.

[Preen59]

Nice dude. Good luck with the build!

Have fun with that 3 puck clutch!! :S

[Jace]

You'd probably know Preeny, will that clutch pull through the firewall?

[Stanton]

Steph thats one smick bodyshell there, not many around with so little rust.
Go Girl.
Chris

[Jarred]

Nice one! looks like a great place to start, and can't wait to see it done!

also, good luck with the race clutch! haha

[GeorgeMK1]

Yeah, I too like where this is going

Love seeing build threads, gives me great inspiration. 16V should be nice too hehe! Cant wait.

Are you going for the looks, or performance with this build?

[GoLfMan]

good start! I'm keen to see the finished result.

again, good luck with that clutch, you sure are going to have a STRONG left leg when your finished!

p.s I'd want to strengthen the firewall where the clutch cable goes through as they have a habbit of pulling through, even with a stock clutch!

[gtimk5]

Go the clutch!!
They work excellently on Mk1 Golfs, used to have one in my old competition golf.
Good luck with the rebuild too Stephy.
Andrew

[Stephy]

Awww thanks guys!
Thanks for the tip about the clutch, i'll get "Mr Bodyworks" to weld something in there for me when he has the car, and yes, have driven a car with one before, when Matt got it for me i wasn't sure if i should be happy or concerned, oh well... Can't say i'll be driving it everyday!
Hope to get engine pics soon - will post them and you can all drool over it too!

[Stephy]

Are you going for the looks, or performance with this build?

Should really check all posts before i reply -

I'm not a Skyline driver... (is that harsh?)
I'm a girl so i can't have performance without style... Actually can't deal without style full stop...

[Preen59]

You'd probably know Preeny, will that clutch pull through the firewall?

The clutch won't make a difference, the pressure plate is the thing that governs the weight on the cable.. So if you are running a heavier pressure plate aswell as the solid centre clutch plate, then yes, it will put more force on the firewall and may cause it to pull through. Depends a lot on what condition your firewalls is in to begin with though..