78 2-Door Build Thread

[karmen]

try some vinegar on those paint spots circular generous application(cheap rust converter) leave it on a few hrs
white vinegar if you have it
if no go use a rust remover same appl. it worked on my white datto through all the cracks it had.

[sports racer]

Thanks for the tip. Will give it a go.

[sports racer]

Change of plans (temporarily).

I found an original MK2 GTi K-jet 1800 motor (112 hp Euro version) and it would be un-Australian not to put it into a MK1. It's from Alex G's brown 1985 MK2 and it came with Alex's gearbox which has been pinned so should be a good combination for my car.

The plan is to use the plumbing and wiring (including the fusebox) from my MK2 to change it to digi so it should be an easy swap. Plus having the wiring done to CE2 specs makes it easier to do the 16v transplant when I get that motor rebuilt.

It's ironic that my MK2 donor car is the car that Alex G used as his daily while building his awesome MK1.

[sports racer]

Who knows what I can modify (and keep the car street legal) for doing some serious track work?

I want to build the Golf for racing at Wakefield Park but still eligable for historic rego.

[OziBeerMan]

Mate just joined the forum and I'm based in Goulburn. Own a MKV R32. Ever what a catch up let me know.

[dubmc]

Who knows what I can modify (and keep the car street legal) for doing some serious track work?

I want to build the Golf for racing at Wakefield Park but still eligable for historic rego.

Big regret selling this car...was short on money at the time being a uni student.


Can't operate in hindsight I guess.

[Splinters]

Mate just joined the forum and I'm based in Goulburn. Own a MKV R32. Ever what a catch up let me know.

PM’s you mate. [emoji51]

[sports racer]

We need to organise a local meet sometime.

[Shadow_Rusty]

Definitely need to organise a meet up for Canberra region...
Other than you, I haven’t seen them in years.

Another Question is, who will have their car registered first... you or me?

[sports racer]

Definitely you. I've got a few other cars to get back on the road first.

[sports racer]

Mum sold her property so I had to get my cars and bring them home.

First the MK1.





Safely home.



Then the Cupra (doner car). Took 3 hours of wrangling to get it on the trailer.





Lots of hassles getting a car with no suspension on a trailer.



I suppose now the MK1 is home I have no excuse not to get it back on the road.

The plan is (there's always a plan) to fit the MK2 GTi motor first (a real one, not the pissweak Aus version) and get it registered. Eventually the ABF 16v will go in.

[Water Boy]

Is the KR still in it?

[sports racer]

Sold the damaged KR to Brian (GTI Imports) ages ago. The ABF from the Cupra will eventually find its way into the MK1 but for now I have a sweet 1.8 from Alex G's much modded MK2.

Getting a car that hasn't been rego'd for 10 years back on the streets will be much easier with the 1.8. Plus the 1.8 isn't standard, previous owner of the motor said his MK2 was the fastest na 4 cylinder he'd driven.

[sports racer]

I really need to get a garage, the temps all this week won't get into double digits and most nights are below zero so no working on the car until it gets warmer.

Here's how the Golf is looking.



Splurged out on another set of wheels.



Couldn't resist.

15 x 7 and 15 x 8 with as new tyres off a MK1 in Brisbane. Courier says they are ready for pickup from the depot in Canberra.

[sports racer]

Wheels are home, can't fault how they were packaged.



This is why I need a garage.